We’re often taught that there’s a perfect time for everything — a timeline that society expects us to follow. But what if true greatness lies in doing things at our own pace, when we are fully ready? Television star Drashti Dhami has become a mother after nine years of marriage. The actress welcomed her baby daughter with husband Niraj Khemka today. The couple had tied the knot back in 2015. They announced the news with a special post on Instagram.
Drashti's journey reflects a deeper truth that many women today are embracing — late motherhood. Becoming a mother after years of focusing on your career or personal growth is an experience that reshapes your priorities, your purpose, and even your sense of identity.
Whether you’re a public figure or a woman from a middle-class background, the shift into motherhood requires mindful adaptation. Actresses like Drashti, Deepika Padukone, Bipasha Basu and Kareena Kapoor may have access to resources that make this transition smoother, but the lessons are universal.
Here's how to gracefully navigate motherhood later in life.
Shift Your Priorities
For years, you may have focused on building a career, achieving goals, and mastering your craft. You’ve pushed limits, broken boundaries, and expanded your horizons. But when you become a mother after years of focusing on personal growth, something magical happens — you begin to see the world through a new lens.
The key to balancing motherhood and work is all about understanding that life is not a competition, it’s a journey. The first step is to let go of the notion that you must do it all at once.
Our tips:
1. Embrace balance by setting boundaries that respect both your work and your family life.
2. Create a flexible schedule that allows for uninterrupted time with your baby while also carving out space for your work.
3. Communicate openly with your employer. Explain that this new chapter requires adjustments, but stress on your ongoing commitment to excellence. Many companies today are offering flexible work hours and remote options that can allow you to stay in the game while still being present for your child.
4. Seek support from family and friends. You don’t have to do everything alone. Greatness is achieved when we lean on others and accept help without guilt.
Adapt to Parenthood As A Couple
If you’ve spent nearly a decade with your partner before welcoming a child, you’re entering parenthood with a foundation of love, respect, and understanding. This bond, carefully nurtured over the years, can be your greatest asset as you both transition into a new chapter.
With a child, your roles will shift. Suddenly, you’ll find that the routines and habits that once defined your relationship are evolving. This is where mindful communication and adaptability come in. A couple that thrives in this new stage is one that can grow together, adjusting their roles with grace.
Our tips:
1. Reassess your roles in the household. Who will take on what responsibilities? It’s important to have open conversations with your partner about how to share the parenting load, especially when both of you are juggling careers.
2. Create rituals that allow you to reconnect. Whether it’s a weekly date night, or even a daily 15-minute conversation after the baby goes to sleep, maintaining intimacy and emotional connection will strengthen your relationship.
3. Manage expectations. Parenthood is transformative, and there will be challenges, but when you approach these hurdles together with patience and understanding, your relationship will emerge even stronger.