Jivuben Rabari and her husband Maldhari, 75, from Mora village, Gujurat state, western India, have just welcomed their first son through IVF.
Wanting to have children at the age of "1-0-2", this elderly couple was advised by Dr. Naresh Bhanushali - who directly practices IVF procedure, who warned the family about the risks of pregnancy . at this age, but Jivuben Vallabhai Rabari is still determined to do it.
Naresh Bhanushali said: "When the couple went to the hospital, we were told it would be difficult for them to have a baby at such an old age, but both were determined to do it despite the small percentage of success. one of the rarest cases I've ever seen. It's a miracle.
Although they have been married for more than 45 years, Jivuben Rabari and Maldhari have never been parents. Nearly half a century together, the couple tried many ways but failed.
Although the mother did not have any comorbidities, considering the risk of high blood pressure and declining health due to age, the doctor performed a caesarean section after 8 months of Jivuben Rabari's pregnancy.
The baby was born and the mother was completely healthy. However, some of Jivuben's relatives have offered to take the baby and raise it in case anything bad happens to the elderly parents.
Currently, there are still no documents to prove her exact age, the doctor said is about 65 to 70 years old.
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) states that any woman of any age can get pregnant with medical help as long as she has a normal uterus. usually, even if the person no longer has ovaries.
Dr. Naresh Bhanushali, a fertility specialist, is responsible for assisting Mr. and Mrs. Rabari, who have encountered a unique situation unlike any other. Dr. Bhanushali recounts, "When they came to see me, I told them that it would be challenging to conceive at their advanced age, but they insisted and pleaded to proceed with the treatment."
