Woman gives birth to twins at 57
November 7, 2010 - A 57-YEAR-OLD woman, believed to be the oldest mother to give birth in Australia, has delivered IVF twins.
The Sunday Herald Sun can reveal the woman gave birth by Cesarean section on Monday at King Edward Memorial Hospital in Perth.
The case is believed to have set an Australian record.
Sources said the woman, who is believed to be from India, had IVF treatment with donated eggs in India before delivering twins in Perth this week.
She is understood to have spent the duration of her pregnancy in WA and was accompanied by a man, believed to be her husband.
This Pregnancy Over 40 story was found on News.com.au
Read more: Woman gives birth to twins at 57
Originally posted in November 7, 2010.
Photo Credit: AAP Source: AAP | News.com.au
All rights reserved
TODAY'S BOOK SUGGESTION:
Fully Fertile: A 12-Week Holistic Plan for Optimal Fertilityby Elisabeth Heller, Tami Quinn, Jeanie Lee Bussell
-- The healing powers of traditional yoga, Oriental medicine, nutrition, and other mind/body techniques are accessible with this do-it-yourself manual for women who are struggling with infertility or just looking to improve their odds of conception.
Natural methods based on Integrative Care for Fertility™ use a holistic approach to demonstrate how a home-based holistic fertility program can improve mind, body, and spirit, and in turn maximize chances for conceiving.
Photographs are provided to illustrate the proper yoga postures, and interspersed stories from yoga practitioners and experts present real-life struggles of infertility patients and victories that will inspire all women who are trying for a healthy pregnancy and birth.
Paperback: 248 pagesClick to order/for more info: Fully Fertile
Start reading Fully Fertile on your Kindle in under a minute!Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.
Category: 56+, donor eggs
0 comments