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Argentine woman becomes mother at 62 through IVF

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mabel Frías became a mother for the first time at age 62 in Argentina after undergoing in vitro fertilization with donor eggs.
  • The medical procedure was deemed possible because her uterus was healthy, despite Argentina's age guidelines for assisted reproduction.
  • This case highlights a global trend of women delaying motherhood and is considered exceptional within Argentina.

Mabel Frías, a retiree in Argentina, fulfilled her dream of motherhood at 62, giving birth to her son David on August 12, 2026. The successful in vitro fertilization treatment, led by specialist Matías Colabianchi in Rosario, utilized donor eggs. While Argentine regulations offer age guidelines, doctors determined Frías's uterus was healthy enough for the procedure.

This event reflects a growing global trend of women postponing childbirth. Frías's obstetrician, Romina Ruffini, described the pregnancy as "wonderful" and the birth as "beautiful." The baby boy weighed 2.750 kilograms at birth via Cesarean section.

Frías faced skepticism from friends and family who doubted her decision. "I had friends and family not believe me. They thought I was delirious," she told Clarín. Undeterred, she pursued her desire to become a mother, overcoming external concerns about her age. She now begins a new chapter with her healthy son, whom she describes as the center of her happiness. This birth is noted as exceptional in Argentina's current records.

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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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