In a medical marvel that has stunned the world, a 76-year-old Ethiopian woman has given birth to her first child, becoming one of the oldest first-time mothers in recorded history.
The woman, whose identity has been kept private, delivered a healthy baby boy via cesarean section at a fertility clinic in Addis Ababa. The birth was made possible through in vitro fertilization (IVF), a process she and her 79-year-old husband undertook after decades of childlessness.
Doctors at the clinic hailed the delivery as a remarkable achievement in modern reproductive medicine. “This case challenges the boundaries of age and motherhood,” said Dr. Yonas Tadesse, the fertility specialist who led the procedure. “She showed extraordinary strength and determination.”
The couple expressed their overwhelming joy. “God has finally blessed us,” the new mother said with tears in her eyes. “We waited our whole lives for this moment.”
Though rare, late-age pregnancies made possible by assisted reproductive technology have become increasingly common, especially in countries like India, Nigeria, and now Ethiopia. However, medical experts continue to caution against the risks of advanced-age pregnancies.
Still, the 76-year-old’s successful delivery has inspired hope across the globe and sparked conversations about reproductive choices, access to fertility treatments, and the evolving definition of motherhood. This historic birth is expected to be documented in medical journals and may even qualify for a world record.
