Getting pregnant when you are older

While most people wouldnt choose to wait until their 70s to have their first child, unlike Indian parents Mohinder Singh Gill (right), 79, and Daljinder Kaur, 70, many are postponing parenthood for a variety of reasons. Photo: AFP

There is a trend developing among women, where many choose to wait longer before starting a family.

Women (and men) may want to first build their careers, be in a relationship with the right partner, be financially and emotionally stable, or any combination of these factors.