Hilary Swank Revealed Why She Waited To Conceive Naturally At 47, 'I Would Have Had Kids Earlier'
Hilary Swank once spoke about embracing parenthood in her late 40s and how it felt different.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleHilary Swank is beaming with happiness as she is expecting her third child at 52 with her husband, Philip Schneider. The actress is set to become a mother three years after she welcomed twins. The two-time Oscar winner announced the news on her social media and revealed that the family of four will welcome a fifth member soon.
Hilary Swank conceived her twins at 47
Hilary Swank entered parenthood late, giving birth to her twins, Aya and Ohm, in 2023 when she was 48. While women often fear their biological clock ticking, Hilary focused on her career without compromising her chances of becoming a mother. The stunning actress froze her eggs at age 37 and later conceived naturally via her frozen eggs at age 47.
In an interview with Women’s Health, Hilary spoke about her journey to becoming a mom later in life. She spoke about getting pregnant at 47 and shared:
“I would have had kids earlier. I’m not saying I actively waited until 47. But that was a magical time in my life, when it all culminated. It was the right time for many reasons. Thankfully, I could freeze eggs for later. It takes some of the pressure off.”
The actress added that freezing eggs gave her more flexibility with timing, and while she knew not every egg would be viable, the option offered reassurance and flexibility. After welcoming her babies in her late 40s and navigating parenthood in her early 50s, Hilary felt her approach to parenting changed.
The actress also revealed that she would have been a completely different parent if she had embraced motherhood earlier. Elaborating on the same, she stated:
“I’m a very different parent than I would’ve been, even in my early 40s. I’m much more patient. I’m much more understanding. I am much more, I think, interested in a different way than I would’ve been. I have an established career, so I’m not divided. I’m able to really sink in and be present with them and be a hands-on parent.”
Hilary Swank advocated body positivity after welcoming her twins
Unlike other actresses who rush back to their leaner selves after pregnancy and motherhood, Hilary did the opposite. She challenged the notion of "bouncing back" after childbirth, instead advocating a mindset of “bouncing forward”. She spoke about embracing a new body post-pregnancy, rejecting the pressure to return to her old self.
In a long Instagram post, Hilary shared her thoughts on the pressure to return to her pre-pregnancy body. The P.S. I Love You star revealed that her priority during and after her pregnancy was never about her weight or looking a certain way.
She said that her focus was on staying strong and energised so she could support her children. She also wrote on her social media that she never thought about bouncing back, but rather bouncing forward into a new body. As per Hilary, ‘Our bodies change, and yes, it’s absolutely incredible.”
What do you think about Hilary Swank’s take on her late pregnancy?
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