She gave birth to her granddaughter at age 61 so that her son could become a father

A 61-year-old woman from Nebraska, USA, lent her belly to her son Matthew and his partner Elliot so that they could become parents. This is how, thanks to badisted procreation treatment, she successfully completed the pregnancy of her granddaughter Uma.

Cecile Eledge underwent a series of studies that confirmed that she was able to conceive a postmenopausal child. In fact, they transplanted a single embryo with total success.

Controversy

This case has had a considerable impact beyond the United States, where the family protagonist of this story resides. Ethical debates are going on about the surrogate pregnancy and the age of the pregnant woman. The egg was donated by Elliot's sister, inseminated with Matthew's sperm.

An expensive dream

Matthew Eledge is 32 years old and is married to Elliot Dougherty, 29 years old. To form a family was a burning desire for both. doctors of pregnancy and delivery.

An important message

The couple decided to make this story public to raise awareness. They want to share their experience and show that there are many types of families, even in conservative countries like Nebraska.

antecedents

• Year 2016 in Greece: Anastbadia Ontou started the son of her daughter at 67 years old.
• Year 1996 in the UK: Edith Jones, 51, became the first pregnant grandmother in the country.
• Year 1987 in South Africa: Pat Anthony, 48, gave birth to the triplets of her daughter in South Africa.