"In My Eyes, I'm Still 28"... Chinese Woman Gives Birth to Son at 58 and Daughter at 60

Gave Birth Again Two Years After Having a Son at 58

A 60-year-old woman in China, who lost her only child four years ago, has become the center of attention after giving birth to another child just two years after having a son.

A 60-year-old woman, identified as A, gave birth to a baby girl at the Central Hospital in Zhumadian City, Henan Province, China. This is her second advanced maternal age birth, following the delivery of a son two years ago. Photo captured from the South China Morning Post (SCMP).

On October 3, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that a woman identified as A, aged 60, recently gave birth via cesarean section to a healthy baby girl weighing 2.8 kilograms at the Central Hospital in Zhumadian City, Henan Province, China.

There is a story behind A's decision to go through with a so-called "advanced maternal age" pregnancy. During China's "one-child policy," she raised an only child, but, tragically, lost her son four years ago. Living in grief after losing their child, the couple decided to try for another baby. Initially, her husband was concerned about her age and health and tried to dissuade her, but A's determination was unwavering. Just two years ago, at the age of 58, she gave birth to a son, and now she has delivered her second child, a daughter.

Regarding the critical views from those around her, A said, "In my eyes, I still look 28," and added, "I don't care about criticism from others." She went further to say, "I'm happy that my son and daughter can rely on each other and won't grow up lonely."

A family history of longevity was also a factor behind her decision to undertake another "advanced maternal age" birth. Her father lived until the age of 100, and her mother, now 94, still has good eyesight and hearing and is healthy enough to go up and down stairs on her own. Inheriting her parents’ robust constitution, A remained healthy throughout her pregnancy, continuing to handle household chores and prepare meals herself. As a result, A is confident she can be with her two children until they reach adulthood and get married.

Zhang Hualian, the obstetrician at the hospital where A gave birth, stated, "A had a son at 58 and a daughter at 60," adding, "It is rare for a woman to become pregnant at that age in China."

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