Vanessa Hudgens, Gina Rodriguez Announce Baby Number 2: Does Becoming A Mother After 35 Carry Risks?

Vanessa Hudgens and Gina Rodriguez are pregnant with their respective babies

In photos: Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker (Araya Doheny/Getty); and Gina Rodriguez and Joe LoCicero (John Nacion/FilmMagic), and Canva

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Updated Jul 13, 2025 | 06:50 AM IST

SummaryVanessa Hudgens and Gina Rodriguez, both over 35, recently announced their second pregnancies. While more women now choose to have children later in life, experts note increased risks after 30, including fertility challenges, miscarriage, and complications. Studies link advanced maternal age to conditions like autism, Down syndrome, and pregnancy-related health issues for both mother and baby.

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