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Woman, 101, Gives Birth To Become The World Oldest Mother by Dolypson04(m): 11:28am On May 04, 2016 |
In Napoli, Italy, Anatolia Vertadella, a 101-
year-old woman, has given birth to a nine-
pound baby, named Francesco, after a
controversial ovary transplant widely criticized
by medical professionals because of her
advanced age.
The illegal and controversial surgical operation
was done in a private clinic in Turkey, where
European laws on ovary transplants do not
apply.
According to the centennial mother who does
not wish to disclose the name of the clinic
where the operation was undertaken, “I am
very grateful to all the team of doctors
who decided to go on with the operation,” she
admitted in tears. “I am so grateful to have
given birth to my 17th child. This is a true
blessing and a testament to the power of
the creator,” she told local reporters.
“For so long, I have felt useless to God, I
could not procreate since I turned 48 years
old when I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
For a long time I believed God was punishing
me for only bearing 16 children, but in his
godly generosity, he has granted me with
fertility once again,” acknowledges the
century-old fervent Catholic.
Although he admits the procedure is highly
controversial, Dr. Alexandro Popolicchi believes
the ultimate decision was up to his patient
to make.
“Who am I to judge if it is the proper thing
to do? She has given birth to a beautiful
baby and this miraculous birth is definitely a
gift from God!” he told reporters.
“The operation was completely legal in
Turkey and undertaken by a handful of expert
surgeons. The lady is in great health for her
age and I predict she has still a many good
years in front of her to share with her
child. So many children are born in this world
unwanted or by accident. Is it not a beautiful
thing to know this child comes to life in a
loving home?” he asked reporters.
Although Miss Vertadella’s husband has passed
away since 1998, the century-old widow has
managed to find a sperm donor to make the
birth possible. “I met Francesco’s father on
the internet while trying to find a father
for my child. This 26-year-old man is a
Catholic and that is all that is important to
me.
“I wanted my child to be born in a union
sanctified by the Catholic Church. I know we
are not married and that he will not play a
part in Francesco’s life, but I have written to
the pope to ask his absolution. I have also
named my child after the pope in his honor
and so I believe he should find a place in his
heart to forgive me in this particular
situation. I still love my deceased husband
and desire to stay a widow until I leave this
earth, but I needed the seed of this young
fervent Catholic to fulfill God’s will,” she
explained.
The world’s oldest mother was previously
believed to be Malegwale Ramokgopa, a woman
born in South Africa in 1839 who allegedly
gave birth to twins three days after
celebrating her 92nd anniversary on October 3,
1931.
http://m.guardian.ng/news/woman-101-gives-birth-after-ovary-transplant/
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Re: Woman, 101, Gives Birth To Become The World Oldest Mother by Nobody: 11:41am On May 04, 2016 |
end time things |
Re: Woman, 101, Gives Birth To Become The World Oldest Mother by SweetieConstie(f): 11:48am On May 04, 2016 |
Awwww! This is incredible... God works wonders indeed! |
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