SOC 573 Postmenopausal pregnancy James G. Anderson, Ph.D.

How old is too old? A 59-year old woman in the UK gave birth in 1994 A 63-year old woman in Italy gave birth A 63 year-old woman in California gave birth in 1997 Dr. Severino Antinori helped 47 Italian women over 50 to give birth Worldwide almost 100 women over 50 have given birth

Pros Cons Giving birth is safe Technology available Desire for a biological child Woman’s right Dual standard Older parents better Government has no right to interfere More complications Success of IVF more likely in young women Selfish motives Child’s right to suitable home Chile may outlive parents Government should regulate technology use