P3. World’s oldest mom gave birth to twin boys at 66 and was called selfish by her own family – now there is a sad update

Maria Carmen del Bousada, from Cadiz, Spain, became the oldest mother in the world at 66 after using IVF to conceive twins. Despite criticism, she believed everyone should choose when to start a family. Tragically, she passed away from cancer in 2009, just three years after giving birth. Her children, Christian and Pau, are now well cared for by her family. Maria’s story highlights the importance of personal choice in motherhood, no matter the age.