The oldest verified person to give birth was a 74-year-old woman, Erramatti Mangayamma, from southern India. She gave birth to twin girls in 2019 through in-vitro fertilization (IVF). While there are unverified claims of older women giving birth, Mangayamma's case is currently documented as the oldest.
Several sources corroborate this information:
- USAToday: Reported on Mangayamma's birth of twins at age 74, stating she may be the oldest woman ever to give birth. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/parenting/2019/09/06/oldest-woman-to-ever-give-birth-has-twins-at-74-years-old/2231598001/
- Advisory.com: Confirmed Mangayamma as the oldest person ever to give birth at age 74 via IVF. https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2019/09/10/oldest-mom
- CBS News: Mentioned Daljinder Kaur, believed to be at least 70 years old, who gave birth to a son; however, Mangayamma's case surpasses this. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/woman-in-her-70s-may-be-oldest-ever-to-give-birth/
It's important to note that many pregnancies at older ages involve IVF with donor eggs, significantly increasing the chances of conception. Natural pregnancies after menopause are extremely rare due to the cessation of ovulation.
The reported ages of older mothers vary, with several cases documented in the 50s, 60s, and 70s, often utilizing assisted reproductive technologies. However, Erramatti Mangayamma's case remains the most widely reported and verified instance of the oldest person to give birth.
