(music throughout) >>> after a decade of heartbreak and failed attempts, model/actress brigitte nielseng a mom again at 54. but her joyous birth met with criticism. why she says older dads are not held to the same standard. here's abc's kayna whitworth. >> the best part of being a mom at my age is being my age. >> reporter: actress and model brigitte nielsen made headlines around the world when she announced her pregnancy at age 54. >> being a mom, it's like a miracle has come true. >> reporter: in june she and her 39-year-old husband matthias desi welcomes daughter frida. >> he's younger than me. frida will have a gorgeous, wonderful, mature, mom and a fun, exciting, younger dad. >> reporter: the first photo showing nielsen pregnant went viral, sparking a conversation about women having children at an older age. >> it's my life, it's my personal decision. and it's good. if you're healthy and you're happy and you can give love, i think it's perfectly fine. >> reporter: going public as an older mom can often come with scrutiny. >> i feel like there's a little bit of stigma around sometim

actress brigitte nielsen is speaking out about being a new mom.e a mom again at age 54 h. abc's kayna whitworth sat down with her and joins us here in the studio. good morning, kayna. >> reporter: cecilia, good morning. so this is her fifth child, first girl. doctors giving her just a 2% chance of conceiving through ivf but she tells me, for ten years, her and her husband never gave up hope. >> it was like a scream inside. of happiness. >> reporter: actress and model brigitte nielsen made headlines around the world when she announced her pregnancy at age 54. >> the best part of being a mom at my age is being my age. i'm mature. i'm very, very happy. i've never been happier in my life. >> reporter: in june she and her 39-year-old husband welcomed their daughter, frida. >> here she is, my princess is here, oh, my god, i can cry. >> reporter: the couple has spent the last ten years trying to get pregnant. >> ten years. that's a decade. it's even longer. wow. it's a long time, but she is here. we didn't give up. >> reporter: doctors were only giving h