A series of pregnancy announcements from celebrities in their 40s is offering welcome news in an aging society where marriage and childbirth are increasingly delayed, making pregnancy in one’s later years a more realistic option for many. Chinese actress Tang Wei recently drew attention after announcing her second pregnancy at the age of 46. The news carried the nuance of an unexpected joy rather than a planned pregnancy, prompting discussion over the possibility of natural conception. For women in a similar age group, that has made the announcement read as a source of realistic hope. Around the same time, other celebrities in their 40s, including Han Da-gam, born in 1980, and Kim Min-kyung, born in 1981, also shared news of their pregnancies. Han drew congratulations after revealing that she became pregnant after just one round of in vitro fertilization. Though their paths may differ, from fertility treatment to possible natural conception, the announcements have struck a common chord: Pregnancy later in life is increasingly becoming part of the public conversation. Actress Choi Ji-wo
