Rising Numbers of Women Delaying Childbirth: Experts Offer guidance for Pregnancy in Your 40s
New Delhi: A growing number of women areโข choosing to start families later inโ life, โขleading to an increased focus on theโ unique considerations surrounding pregnancy in one’s 40s. While challenges exist, medicalโ professionals emphasize that a healthy pregnancy andโ prosperous delivery are achievable with proactive preparation and appropriate care.
The trend of delayed โคmotherhood – driven โฃby factors like career aspirations, financial stability,โ and personal fulfillment – is reshaping family planning. This shift necessitates a deeper understanding โฃof the potential health implications andโ available optionsโ forโ women considering pregnancy โฃafter 40.โค Experts say that with informed decisions, lifestyle adjustments, and medical support, women canโ navigate this journey safely and experience the joys of motherhood.
Both Dr. Sood and Dr. Chennamaraju highlight that age-relatedโค declines in fertility are a โprimary concern. Though, advancements โคin โขreproductive โtechnology and a โขgreater emphasis on preventative healthcare โare empowering women to โovercome these obstacles.
“Age may influence fertility, butโ science, โawareness, and โself-care can make a tremendous difference,” explains dr. Sood. Thisโฃ includes maintaining a healthy weight, adopting a balanced diet, managing stress, and avoiding smoking and โคexcessiveโ alcohol consumption.
Potential โฃcomplications โduring pregnancy in one’s 40s โcanโ include gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and anโ increased risk of chromosomalโฃ abnormalities in the baby. Regular prenatal screenings and close monitoring by a healthcare provider are crucial for early detection and management of these risks.
Dr. chennamaraju emphasizes the importance of individualized medical guidance and emotional support. “Every woman’s journey is unique with the right medical guidance and emotional support, pregnancy in the 40s can be both safe and fulfilling.”
The article was published on October 30, 2025, by Swati Chaturvedi, a seasoned media and journalismโฃ professional with over 10 yearsโฃ of experience at News18.