New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- With Katrina Kaif and Bharti Singh both embracing motherhood in their 40s, conversations around pregnancy after 35 - often called "advanced maternal age" - are gaining renewed attention.

On October 6, comedian Bharti Singh, 41, announced she is expecting her second child with husband Haarsh Limbachiyaa, two years after welcoming their son Laksh. Weeks earlier, Katrina Kaif confirmed her first pregnancy at 42. Both announcements reflect a growing trend: more women are choosing to have children later in life - a decision that's increasingly common but comes with a few added health considerations.

According to Dr Neelam Suri, senior consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, more women ...