For 39 years, a Nigerian couple comprising a Nigerian professor, Samuel Olu Otunbusin prayed and hoped fervently for a child of their own.
The wife, 67, went from one hospital to another in Nigeria and beyond, particularly India to have the fruit of the womb to no avail.
They consulted countless medical doctors, thereby going through various tests and procedures. In spite of the tremendous challenges, they didn't despair.
Just few days ago after the many years of endless wait, Professor Otunbusin who hails from Ogun State and his wife Ajibola got their hearts' desire: a baby at last; and it was a boy. He was successfully delivered via Caesarean Session (CS).
Mrs. Otunbusin put to bed at Atoke Medical Centre, Abeokuta, making her the latest in a long line of women who have benefited from In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF).
The new father and mother were beside themselves with joy at the hospital soon after the baby arrived.
Professor Otunbushin said the baby's arrival was the fulfillment of a revelation he had 35 years ago.
“God revealed to me 35 years ago about the birth of my son Oluwatobi,” he said, as he savoured the moment.
Mrs. Ajibola on her part narrated how her efforts to have a child took her and the husband to various specialist hospitals in Nigeria and India.
“This might be hard to believe but I am 67 years old and I have been married for over 39 years. I have done several IVFs both in India and in Nigeria that failed.
“At several points, I had said to myself: 'So I will die without a child of my own?'
“But I never gave up on God. I held on to the belief that at the appointed time, God would remember me. And my husband kept encouraging me.
“In 2018, I was directed to St. Ives Fertility Centre by the Holy Spirit. I started the procedure with joy and I ended it with joy from above.”
She advised other women who are encountering challenges with childbearing not to lose hope.
She urged them to remain positive and try all medical methods while also looking up to God for the fruit of the womb.
The medical team was led by the Head of IVF unit, Dr Babatunde Okewale.
It would be recalled A 72 year old Indian woman Daljinder Kaur and her husband had a son in April 2015 through IVF after trying unsuccessfully for 46 years to have a baby without medical help. She is believed to be the world's oldest mother.
Similarly, Mrs. Otunbusin may be the oldest mum in Nigeria.
The joy of motherhood
knows no bound. Hence, being a mother, having to call a baby by name is
the greatest wish of every woman. For those who are yet to have this
dream fulfilled, it can really be a source of worry and anxiety. But
sometimes, the longer one waits to have something done, the better the
happiness that follows when it eventually happens.
A Nigerian woman named Ajibola Otunbusin has every reason to be happy as
she becomes the oldest woman in Africa to successfully give birth by
means of In-vitro fertilization, popularly referred to as IVF.
The woman who gave birth to a baby boy on Saturday, October 20, at Atoke
Medical Centre in Abeokuta had been waiting for over 39 years for the
fruit of the womb. The medical team which put in concerted efforts to
ensure that her dream came through was led by the Head of IVF unit Dr
Babatunde Okewale and his hardworking team.
Ajibola's husband Professor Otunbusin to whom she had been married for
these entire 39 years was elated that his wife had put to bed. But
according to him, he was never disturbed by their infertility problem
because he had full faith that she would conceive.
67-year-old Nigerian woman becomes the oldest IVF mother in Africa after
giving birth to baby boy
67-year-old Nigerian woman becomes the oldest IVF mother in Africa after
giving birth to baby boy
READ ALSO: Meet 44-year-old woman who has 16 kids and has spent 10 years
of her life pregnant (photos)
According to him, about 35 years ago, it had been revealed by God that
he and his wife would welcome a special baby. The new mother also
confirmed this assertion with her own words: ”God revealed to me 35
years ago about the birth of my son Oluwatobi”
Ajibola who was very happy at the birth of their promise child also took
time to narrate her ordeal all through the agonising time of waiting.
This she did in an interview with The Lagos Times Read more: https://www.legit.ng/1199463-67-year-nigerian-woman-oldest-ivf-mother-africa-giving-birth-baby-boy.html
The joy of motherhood
knows no bound. Hence, being a mother, having to call a baby by name is
the greatest wish of every woman. For those who are yet to have this
dream fulfilled, it can really be a source of worry and anxiety. But
sometimes, the longer one waits to have something done, the better the
happiness that follows when it eventually happens.
A Nigerian woman named Ajibola Otunbusin has every reason to be happy as
she becomes the oldest woman in Africa to successfully give birth by
means of In-vitro fertilization, popularly referred to as IVF.
The woman who gave birth to a baby boy on Saturday, October 20, at Atoke
Medical Centre in Abeokuta had been waiting for over 39 years for the
fruit of the womb. The medical team which put in concerted efforts to
ensure that her dream came through was led by the Head of IVF unit Dr
Babatunde Okewale and his hardworking team.
Ajibola's husband Professor Otunbusin to whom she had been married for
these entire 39 years was elated that his wife had put to bed. But
according to him, he was never disturbed by their infertility problem
because he had full faith that she would conceive.
67-year-old Nigerian woman becomes the oldest IVF mother in Africa after
giving birth to baby boy
67-year-old Nigerian woman becomes the oldest IVF mother in Africa after
giving birth to baby boy
READ ALSO: Meet 44-year-old woman who has 16 kids and has spent 10 years
of her life pregnant (photos)
According to him, about 35 years ago, it had been revealed by God that
he and his wife would welcome a special baby. The new mother also
confirmed this assertion with her own words: ”God revealed to me 35
years ago about the birth of my son Oluwatobi”
Ajibola who was very happy at the birth of their promise child also took
time to narrate her ordeal all through the agonising time of waiting.
This she did in an interview with The Lagos Times Read more: https://www.legit.ng/1199463-67-year-nigerian-woman-oldest-ivf-mother-africa-giving-birth-baby-boy.html
The joy of motherhood
knows no bound. Hence, being a mother, having to call a baby by name is
the greatest wish of every woman. For those who are yet to have this
dream fulfilled, it can really be a source of worry and anxiety. But
sometimes, the longer one waits to have something done, the better the
happiness that follows when it eventually happens.
A Nigerian woman named Ajibola Otunbusin has every reason to be happy as
she becomes the oldest woman in Africa to successfully give birth by
means of In-vitro fertilization, popularly referred to as IVF.
The woman who gave birth to a baby boy on Saturday, October 20, at Atoke
Medical Centre in Abeokuta had been waiting for over 39 years for the
fruit of the womb. The medical team which put in concerted efforts to
ensure that her dream came through was led by the Head of IVF unit Dr
Babatunde Okewale and his hardworking team.
Ajibola's husband Professor Otunbusin to whom she had been married for
these entire 39 years was elated that his wife had put to bed. But
according to him, he was never disturbed by their infertility problem
because he had full faith that she would conceive.
67-year-old Nigerian woman becomes the oldest IVF mother in Africa after
giving birth to baby boy
67-year-old Nigerian woman becomes the oldest IVF mother in Africa after
giving birth to baby boy
READ ALSO: Meet 44-year-old woman who has 16 kids and has spent 10 years
of her life pregnant (photos)
According to him, about 35 years ago, it had been revealed by God that
he and his wife would welcome a special baby. The new mother also
confirmed this assertion with her own words: ”God revealed to me 35
years ago about the birth of my son Oluwatobi”
Ajibola who was very happy at the birth of their promise child also took
time to narrate her ordeal all through the agonising time of waiting.
This she did in an interview with The Lagos Times Read more: https://www.legit.ng/1199463-67-year-nigerian-woman-oldest-ivf-mother-africa-giving-birth-baby-boy.html
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