SOC 573 Postmenopausal pregnancy

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SOC 573 Postmenopausal pregnancy

• James G. Anderson, Ph.D.

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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

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Pros Cons

• Giving birth is safe
• Technology available
• Desire for a biological child
• Womans right
• Dual standard
• Older parents better
• Government has no right to interfere

• More complications
• Success of IVF more likely in young women
• Selfish motives
• Childs right to suitable home
• Chile may outlive parents
• Government should regulate technology use