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At 62, Chinese Woman Is Six Months Pregnant After IVF, Says Baby Is Her Late Son's Return

Medical experts warn that pregnancy at 62 carries extremely high risks.

Overview

  • She conceived through IVF several months after her only son died in January 2025, according to reports citing family posts.
  • The expectant mother from Songyuan in Jilin province is undergoing more frequent prenatal checks and travels about 170 kilometres to Changchun for specialist care.
  • Her younger sister, posting under the alias Xiao Wei, shares regular video updates showing the woman calm and active during the pregnancy.
  • Senior obstetrician Chen Min of Harbin No 1 Hospital cautions that complication risks multiply at this age and that delivery would likely require a risky caesarean section.
  • In China doctors are prohibited from revealing fetal sex; the woman has speculated the baby is a boy based on cravings as online opinion remains divided over her decision.