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Amidst the controversy surrounding the recent birth of a child to the late Punjabi rapper Sidhu Moose Wala’s middle-aged parents via IVF, medical experts are sounding alarms about the health risks associated with pregnancy at an advanced age.
Sidhu Moose Wala’s mother, Charan Kaur, reportedly underwent IVF treatment at the age of 58, raising concerns about the potential health implications for both mother and baby. According to doctors, such pregnancies pose significant risks due to maternal age and the limitations outlined by Indian regulations on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART).
Under the Indian Government’s 2021 ART Act, the age limit for fertility treatments is set at 50 for women and 55 for men. However, Charan Kaur’s pregnancy occurred beyond this recommended age limit, prompting authorities to seek clarification from the Punjab government.
Dr. Nymphaea Walecha, Senior Consultant in Infertility Medicine at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, emphasized the health risks associated with advanced maternal age. Older mothers face increased chances of pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes, hypertension, and preterm birth, which can pose serious threats to maternal health. Additionally, babies born to older mothers are at higher risk of low birth weight, premature birth, and genetic abnormalities due to older eggs.
Dr. Aruna Kalra, Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, echoed these concerns, highlighting the heightened risks for both mother and baby in pregnancies occurring after the age of 50.
Furthermore, medical experts pointed out the challenges that older parents may encounter in meeting the physical and emotional demands of raising a child. Dr. Rohit Gutgutia, Medical Director of Nova IVF Fertility, emphasized the potential impact of age-related conditions on parental longevity and the well-being of the child.
As the controversy surrounding late pregnancies continues to spark debate, medical professionals stress the importance of adhering to age limits for fertility treatments to safeguard the health of both parents and newborns.
