Supermom at 66! German Woman Gives Birth to 10th Child via C-Section

New Delhi: A 66-year-old woman, Alexandra Hildebrandt, gave birth to her 10th child, a baby boy named Philipp, on March 19 in Germany. The most unusual part is that at this age she did not use fertility drugs, and had no difficulty conceiving.

The baby boy, Philipp, was delivered through a cesarean section (C-section) at Charité Hospital in Berlin. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and was “healthy.” He gets along perfectly with his siblings, who are aged between 46 and 2. Alexandra is already the mother of nine other children.

Philipp joins his siblings: Svitlana, 46; Artiom, 36; Elisabeth, 12; Maximilian, 12; Alexandra, 10; Leopold, 8; Anna, 7; Maria, 4; and Katharina, 2.

66-Year-Old Woman German Woman Gives Birth to 10th Child Without IVF

Alexandra, despite her busy schedule as the managing chairwoman and director of the Wall Museum at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, has received positive feedback from her relatives and friends about the arrival of her 10th child, according to People.

In an interview with the German newspaper Bild, Alexandra shared that she doesn’t smoke or drink, and has never used contraceptives. Alexandra added that she lives a healthy lifestyle, which she gives credit for keeping her fit and active even in old age.

In an email to Today, Alexandra wrote, “A big family is not only something wonderful, but above all, it is important for raising children properly."

Expert Warns of Risks as Old Woman Conceives Naturally

Dr Brian Levine, a practice director at New York City’s CCRM fertility clinic, told TODAY that the chances of a 66-year-old conceiving without medical help are "extremely low." He also highlights the significant health risks involved, including higher chances of hypertension, gestational diabetes, and preterm labor.

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Levine, who did not treat Hildebrandt, added that the risk of chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome, increases significantly with age. He also noted that if Hildebrandt has polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting the ovaries, it’s possible she hasn't reached menopause, which could explain her ability to conceive naturally at 66.