LONDON, England (Reuters) -- A 63-year-old British hospital consultant is set to become one of the world's oldest mothers after undergoing fertility treatment, the Italian doctor who treated her said on Thursday.
Patricia Rashbrook, a child psychologist from Lewes, East Sussex, was given in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment last October, Severino Antinori told Reuters.
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Woman, 63, 'delighted' by pregnancy
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Also, that poor child might have to take care of the parents when it is in it's teens. Knowing John and my health conditions, diabetes and all and right now we are younger than her. Just think what Our conditon with be in 15 years. The baby will not be babysitting it's siblings. It will be babysitting it's parents.
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There is no way I would want to be tied down to a baby at that age. I would want to be retired and hopefully traveling. And she won't be able to do a whole lot with her kid. Especially if it is a boy and he wants to play ball or other active things. She will never be able to keep up.
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I can't even begin to imagine 63.
People have menopause for a reason. 
What's this lady going to do when this kid's a teenager? Will she still be alive? Is she going to be able to be there for him/her when she's needed? Besides, what about when the kid needs near constant attention, is she going to have the energy to do so?
Nothing wrong with procreation, but please think first.
What's this lady going to do when this kid's a teenager? Will she still be alive? Is she going to be able to be there for him/her when she's needed? Besides, what about when the kid needs near constant attention, is she going to have the energy to do so?
Nothing wrong with procreation, but please think first.
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Well I know some people who are raising their grandkids at that age, so it not that much different. The doctors told me that I might not be able to have a baby easily either because of suspected endometrios. Personally, I would not do it that old. But, if it is her life dream to have a baby, then go for it. She looks terrific for being 63! I never would of guessed she would of been a day over 40! I hope I look like that at that age!
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Unfortunately at her age, there's a much higher risk of a birth defect. The risk of having a baby with Down Syndrome at age 25 is only 1 out of 1100. By age 35, it jumps to 1 out of 350. By age 40, it's 1 out of 100. If you're pregnant at age 45 or older, the risk is 1 in 25. I'm not sure how much it's increased if you're 63, but that risk is certainly high.
I don't agree with her choice to have a baby at that age, but I hope and pray it will be healthy.
I don't agree with her choice to have a baby at that age, but I hope and pray it will be healthy.
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southerngale wrote:Unfortunately at her age, there's a much higher risk of a birth defect. The risk of having a baby with Down Syndrome at age 25 is only 1 out of 1100. By age 35, it jumps to 1 out of 350. By age 40, it's 1 out of 100. If you're pregnant at age 45 or older, the risk is 1 in 25. I'm not sure how much it's increased if you're 63, but that risk is certainly high.
I don't agree with her choice to have a baby at that age, but I hope and pray it will be healthy.
I think the egg was donated.
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True, she does have a higher risk of birth defects than a 30 year old. But then the same is true for these young kids who go get pregnant and then drink and do drugs WHILE they are pregnant. Bottom line is this baby will be loved no matter what. That is a good thing.
Now, with this being said, if I COULD have a child would I do it at my age (45). No, I would not. I am too set in my ways at this point in time. When my maternal instincts kick in, I spend time my MANY great nieces and/or nephews. I am the favorite aunt, they all think I am cool
The good thing about that is I can give 'em back 
Now, with this being said, if I COULD have a child would I do it at my age (45). No, I would not. I am too set in my ways at this point in time. When my maternal instincts kick in, I spend time my MANY great nieces and/or nephews. I am the favorite aunt, they all think I am cool
The good thing about that is I can give 'em back
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