Melbourne Cup winner Michelle Payne expecting first child at 40
Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup at 30, is expecting her first child with Gabriel Ribeiro at 40, conceived naturally.
Why it mattersPayne's journey reflects a shift in Australian life: mothers are now having children later, at an average age of about 31 and rising, choosing careers and personal growth first.
AustraliaThe story shows how Australian women now have greater freedom to delay motherhood to pursue their own goals, without the social pressure that earlier generations faced.
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