# Advances in late-age assisted reproduction

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> Updated: 2026-08-17T09:00:43.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 3.

Advances in assisted reproductive technology, specifically in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) combined with egg donation, are enabling women to achieve pregnancy and childbirth well beyond typical reproductive ages.

Reports highlight various global cases, including women in India giving birth in their 70s and a German professor giving birth to quadruplets at age 65 following treatment in Ukraine. This trend is also observed among high-profile celebrities opting for delayed parenthood.

In Argentina, 62-year-old retiree Mabel Frías from San Nicolás has set what is reported as a national record by giving birth to her first child, a boy named David. The birth occurred on Wednesday, August 12, via a scheduled cesarean section at Hospital San Felipe in San Nicolás de los Arroyos. Because Frías had been through menopause for several years, the pregnancy was facilitated through IVF using donated eggs. The treatment was conducted by specialist Dr. Matías Colabianchi, following a medical evaluation last year that deemed her fit for the procedure.

Obstetrician Romina Ruffini described the gestation as a “wonderful pregnancy” that proceeded without complications despite being classified as high-risk due to the mother's age. David was born weighing 2.75 kilograms. After a brief period of observation in the neonatal intensive care unit, both mother and son were discharged in good health. Frías noted that medical advances made her lifelong desire to be a mother attainable, stating, “I always wanted to be a mother. I didn't give up.”

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Mabel Frías sets Argentine record by giving birth at age 62

Mabel Frías, 62, has set a national record in Argentina as the oldest woman to give birth following an IVF procedure using donated eggs in San Nicolás de los Arroyos.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mabel-fras-sets-argentine-record-by-giving-birth-at-age-62

### 2026-08-15: Mabel Frías gives birth to first child at age 62 in Argentina

Mabel Frías, 62, has given birth to her first child in Argentina via IVF and egg donation, marking a rare medical milestone for the country.

24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mabel-frias-gives-birth-to-first-child-at-age-62-in-argentina

### 2026-08-05: Women Birth After 60 via Egg Donation; Celebs Embrace Late Motherhood

Egg‑donation IVF has enabled births after age 60, with cases in India and Germany, while celebrities like Salma Hayek and Janet Jackson are embracing motherhood after 40, reflecting a trend toward later parent‑

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/women-birth-after-60-via-egg-donation-celebs-embrace-late-motherhood

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