A 66-year-old German woman, Alexandra Hildebrandt, has defied the odds by giving birth to her tenth child without any fertility treatments. Last week, she welcomed her son, Philipp, via C-section. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Remarkably, both mother and baby are in good health.

A Rare and Unexpected Pregnancy

Despite the low chances of conceiving naturally at her age, Hildebrandt became pregnant without IVF or fertility medication. She embraced the news with joy and confidence. “A big family is not only something wonderful, but above all, it is important for raising children properly,” she told TODAY.

Related News

Furthermore, her family spans a wide age range. Her youngest child is just two years old, while her eldest is already 46. Yet, she remains energetic and optimistic. “I feel like I’m 35,” she told Bild, expressing her happiness.

Doctors Call Her Case Highly Unusual

Since pregnancies at her age are rare, her delivery attracted medical attention. Professor Wolfgang Henrich, director of the Clinic for Obstetric Medicine, oversaw the procedure. He acknowledged the uniqueness of her case. “Her age and number of C-sections are an absolute rarity in obstetric medicine and represented a challenge,” he told Bild.

Nevertheless, her pregnancy went smoothly. According to Henrich, her strong physical and mental health played a key role. “Because of her particularly good physical constitution and mental strength, Ms. Hildebrandt managed the pregnancy well,” he said. As a result, her delivery was completely uncomplicated.

Healthy Lifestyle as a Key Factor

Hildebrandt firmly believes that her lifestyle helped her conceive. She follows a strict routine. “I eat very healthily, swim regularly for an hour, run for two hours, don’t smoke or drink, and have never used contraception,” she told Bild. Through her experience, she hopes to inspire others to embrace larger families.

Growing Trend of Older Women Giving Birth

While doctors say fertility declines after 30, more women over 50 are giving birth. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1,230 women aged 50 and above gave birth in 2022, compared to 1,041 in 2021. In contrast, only 144 such births were recorded in 1997.

Ultimately, Hildebrandt’s story challenges conventional beliefs about motherhood. With good health and determination, she has shown that anything is possible—even at 66.