In a heartwarming and astonishing turn of events, 101-year-old Apatolia Vertadella, hailing from Italy, has welcomed her 17th child, a healthy baby weighing 3.3kg. This incredible feat has sent shockwaves through the online community, leaving everyone around her in awe and disbelief. With 16 children already in her care, the question on everyone’s mind is, how could a woman of her age possibly become pregnant and give birth?

It’s a well-known fact that a woman’s chances of conceiving significantly decrease after the age of 40. This happens because, at this stage, the ovaries no longer produce eggs regularly each month. Therefore, according to conventional wisdom, Apatolia, at 101 years old, should not have had the opportunity to become pregnant and give birth.

However, Apatolia had a hidden story that she chose to reveal amidst the astonishment of those around her. At the age of 48, after already having 16 children, Apatolia was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. To save her life, she made the brave decision to undergo surgery to remove her ovaries, relinquishing the possibility of becoming a mother.

Now, with the desire to have her 17th child, Apatolia requested a new ovarian transplant to enable her to conceive once more. This highly controversial and illicit surgery was conducted secretly at a private clinic in Turkey. Tearfully, Apatolia expressed her deep gratitude to the doctors who had agreed to perform this life-altering procedure.

Though Apatolia’s husband passed away in 1998, she found a sperm donor to help her realize her dream of having another child. Consequently, Apatolia now holds the record as the oldest mother to give birth at the remarkable age of 101, surpassing the previous record held by Malegwale Ramokgopa, a South African mother who gave birth at the age of 92.

In certain countries, such as Turkey and India, ovarian transplant surgery remains relatively uncommon. This procedure is typically performed on cancer patients seeking to have children and individuals who wish to change their gender.

Despite the controversy surrounding this type of surgery, Apatolia’s family and friends have expressed their happiness and unwavering support for her courageous decision. This extraordinary story has ignited a spirited debate on the ethical and moral aspects of such medical procedures, ensuring that it will remain a topic of discussion for some time to come.