The oldest woman to give birth is widely recognized as Erramatti Mangamma (or Mangayamma) from India, who delivered twin girls via IVF at the age of 74 in September 2019, setting a new record for geriatric pregnancy. Her birth surpassed previous records, including that of Daljinder Kaur Gill (72) and Maria del Carmen Bousada Lara (66).
The oldest verified mother to conceive naturally (listed currently as of 26 January 2017 in the Guinness Records) is Dawn Brooke (Guernsey); she conceived a son at the age of 59 in 1997. Mangamma gave birth to twins at the age of 74 through in-vitro fertilisation via caesarean section in Hyderabad, India.
Anthea fell pregnant at 50 - the oldest known natural pregnancy in Australia. But she certainly hadn't planned it.
51 and pregnant?! Yes, it is absolutely possible to conceive even at the age of 50, but it is important to be aware that not only are the chances very low, but also they are unlikely to have conceived and stayed pregnant entirely naturally.
There is no set oldest age when you can get pregnant naturally, but fertility starts to decline as you age.
The risks of miscarriage and stillbirth are higher in people who are older than 35. Also, multiple pregnancy is more common when you are older. As the ovaries age, they are more likely to release more than one egg each month. Some fertility treatments also increase the chance of a multiple pregnancy.
Janet thinks it was a “gift” to give birth at age 50. Janet did what many think it's impossible — conceive at nearly fifty years old. At the time, she was married to businessman Wissam Al Mana and, by all public accounts, was able to get pregnant naturally.
Age 40-44 – if you don't use contraception for a year and have regular sex, up to 20% of women will become pregnant. Age 45-50 – the chances are more like 10% Over 50 – the chance of pregnancy is significantly lower. Over the age of 55 – the chance of pregnancy is low enough for all women to stop using contraception.
Celebrities who had children over 50
Janet Jackson (50): The pop icon surprised fans in 2017 when she welcomed her first child, son Eissa Al Mana, at the age of 50.
The rarest birthdays in Australia are February 29 (Leap Day), followed by public holidays like Christmas Day (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26), New Year's Day (Jan 1), and Australia Day (Jan 26), with December being the least common month overall for births, as obstetricians often avoid scheduling non-emergency C-sections or inductions on holidays.
The oldest woman living is Ethel Caterham (UK, b. 21 August 1909), who is 115 years and 252 days old, as verified by LongeviQuest, in Surrey, UK on 30 April 2025. This record was verified by supercentenarian research organisation LongeviQuest. Comments below may relate to previous holders of this record.
Preterm birth: Preterm labor occurs more often for older mothers, but there are several reasons why a preterm birth may be medically necessary. Giving birth prior to full-term development can mean a low birth weight and other increased health risks to the baby.
Baby girls are born with 1 million to 2 million eggs, but by puberty, only about 300,000 remain. After the age of 37, egg quantity and quality decline more rapidly, and by age 50, fewer than 1,000 eggs are typically left.
Common Signs of Infertility in Women
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) states that women of any age can conceive naturally or with medical assistance if they have a “normal uterus,” even if they lack ovaries or ovarian function. There are many women who conceive after 35, but this comes with certain risks for both mother and child.
Perimenopause, the transition to menopause, is often broken down into four overlapping stages focusing on menstrual cycle changes: the Late Reproductive Stage (slight cycle variations), Early Perimenopause (cycles vary by 7+ days), Late Perimenopause (cycles 60+ days apart, skipping periods), and finally, Menopause (12 months without a period), marking the end of perimenopause's hormonal fluctuations. Symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and brain fog can appear in any stage, though they often intensify in later stages as hormone drops become more significant, especially progesterone.
Both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the North American Menopause Society recommend that women continue contraceptive use until menopause or age 50–55 years. The median age of menopause is approximately 51 years in North America but can vary from 40 to 60 years.
Maintaining a healthy pregnancy is not hard when you know how to do it! The three golden rules are to always listen to your doctor's advice, eat healthy, and stay active. Remember, don't focus only on your baby's growth because ultimately keeping yourself healthy is the first step to keeping your baby healthy!
Your doctor may have told you to follow the 5-1-1 rule. This means that you should call your doctor and head to the hospital when: Your contractions are coming every five minutes, or more frequently. Each contraction lasts one minute or longer. This pattern has been consistent for at least one hour.
You can't prevent a chemical pregnancy. Most chemical pregnancies happen when there's a problem in the embryo's DNA that prevents it from developing. There's a good chance that the next embryo and the ones that follow will develop without a problem.
Main. Gina Rodriguez as Jane Gloriana Villanueva, a 23-year-old, religious Latina virgin who becomes pregnant after being artificially inseminated by mistake. At the time she was dating Michael Cordero, a Miami police officer.
Supermodel, Naomi Campbell, Became a Parent Again at 53 years old.
Cameron Diaz, 52, Reportedly Used A Surrogate To Have Baby No. 1 After Trying IVF, Acupuncture, & Supplements. She and husband Benji Madden just welcomed their second child, Cardinal. Cameron Diaz is returning to film after welcoming two children with husband Benji Madden.