The 53 year old became mom to a baby boy recently
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has set another example before others by embracing motherhood for the second time at the age of 53. The host of the reality competition series "The Face" has revealed the gender of the child. In an instagram post, Naomi has revealed about her baby son. No further detail is available on this.
"It’s never too late to become a mother"
"My little darling, know that you are cherished beyond measure and surrounded by love from the moment you graced us with your presence. A True Gift from God ����, blessed ! Welcome Babyboy. #mumoftwo It’s never too late to become a mother," she has posted on Instagram.
Motherhood is eternal
Naomi Campbell became another celebrity to be added to the list of those who became mothers at a later age. In the past, Halle Berry, Salma Hayek, Madonna, Celine Dion, Janet Jackson became mothers after the age of 40. In 2009, after giving birth to her daughter Valentina at the age of 41, Salma Hayek had told media that it is actually easier to be a mother in the 40s. “They lied when they said you get old when you’re 40. The best is the 40s," she told USA Today.
Wrong-ing biological clock
These moms have wronged biological clock and the understanding around it. So, what is biological clock? As per the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, after 35 a woman enters advanced maternal age. "This age cutoff was selected based on evidence of declining fertility and concern surrounding increasing risks for genetic abnormalities identified in the offspring of pregnant women older than age 35 years," it explains.
So, what's filling this gap?
Advancement in medical science, the growing affinity to try these newer options and the increasing awareness among women on career and ambitions is bridging the gap between the reproductive age and motherhood. Assisted reproduction methods like egg freezing is helping moms have babies at a later age.
Let’s talk about late fatherhood!
Actors like Robert De Niro, Al Pacino became fathers in their 70s and 80s. Robert De Niro has welcomed his seventh child at the age of 79. Al Pacino is all set to become a dad at the age of 83.
Late parenting has benefits, you might not be aware of
Becoming parents at later age is a visible and growing trend these days. There are several benefits associated it with. In late 30s and 40s, a person becomes more stable financially. Emotional and relationship maturity also increases in late age. Many people, who are career oriented are choosing to be parents later.
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