Spanish Debate Over Motherhood Late In LIfe.

Tragic Death of World Oldest Mum

The worlds oldest mother has died in Andalucia, aged 69. Maria Carmen del Bousada, who lived in Puerto de Santa Maria, near Cadiz, gave birth to twins in 2006 at the age of 67. Bousada became pregnant after lying about her age and undergoing IVF treatment in the United States. The legal age there is 55, yet she was 67 at the time.

Bousada passed away after losing her battle with breast cancer, diagnosed soon after giving birth. Spanish social services have stated that the twins will not be taken into care and will be taken care for by their godfather, a nephew of Bousada.

Bousada lived in an apartment in the town and was regarded as a discreet women, often seen walking with her children, Pau and Christian, to a local nursery. After giving birth to the children, she expressed her hope to see her grandchildren after her own mother lived to the age of 101.

The birth of the twins ignited debate over fertility treatment and motherhood late in life.