Hilary Swank announces third pregnancy at 52

Hilary Swank has stunned her fans by revealing she is expecting her third child at the age of 52, following the birth of twins three years ago. The "Million Dollar Baby" actress shared the exciting news on social media with a video of her family dancing to glowsticks, which then displayed her growing baby bump. In the caption, she hinted that her next project is set to release in December.

Swank and her husband, Philip Schneider, who is also 52, welcomed their twins, daughter Aya and son Ohm, three years ago. Dr. Kameelah Phillips, an OB-GYN, emphasized that it's exceptionally rare for a woman in her 50s to become pregnant, as most women are entering menopause at this age. Despite this, Dr. Phillips explained that a woman's uterus can still carry a pregnancy through IVF, even if her ovaries have slowed down.

Given Swank's age, she is likely being closely monitored by a high-risk pregnancy team. The medical risks for pregnant women in their 50s include gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, diabetes, and an increased likelihood of a C-section delivery. Speaking to CBS Sunday Morning two years ago, after the birth of her twins, Swank reflected on the beauty of balancing motherhood with her acting career, noting that she could fully immerse herself in her new role as a mother without any distractions.