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| Hassidic woman, 65, becomes oldest to give birth in Israel after doctors deliver her baby boy | Hassidic woman, 65, becomes oldest to give birth in Israel after doctors deliver her baby boy |
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| A 65-year-old Hassidic woman has become the oldest to give birth in Israel after conceiving through in-vitro fertilisation, it has been reported. | A 65-year-old Hassidic woman has become the oldest to give birth in Israel after conceiving through in-vitro fertilisation, it has been reported. |
| Haya Shahar, of Bnei Brak, just east of Tel Aviv, gave birth to a baby boy by caesarean section on 18 May, according to The Jerusalem Post. | Haya Shahar, of Bnei Brak, just east of Tel Aviv, gave birth to a baby boy by caesarean section on 18 May, according to The Jerusalem Post. |
| It is believed Ms Shahar, who has been married for 46-years to her husband Shmuel, became pregnant through IVF treatment. | It is believed Ms Shahar, who has been married for 46-years to her husband Shmuel, became pregnant through IVF treatment. |
| The hospital has not confirmed this or disclosed whether sperm was donated or bought from a third party, but doctors who delivered the baby have warned against the dangers of using the treatment on older women. | |
| Dr Tal Biron, obstetrician at the Kfar Saba hospital, told The Jerusalem Post it can be "dangerous" for a woman of 65 to undergo IVF treatment, adding: "There are many possible complications." | Dr Tal Biron, obstetrician at the Kfar Saba hospital, told The Jerusalem Post it can be "dangerous" for a woman of 65 to undergo IVF treatment, adding: "There are many possible complications." |
| Last month The Independent reported how a 65-year-old woman was set to become the oldest person known to give birth to quadruplets, after she conceived through IVF treatment. | Last month The Independent reported how a 65-year-old woman was set to become the oldest person known to give birth to quadruplets, after she conceived through IVF treatment. |
| Annegret Raunigk, from Berlin, who was already a mother-of-13 at the time of reporting, told German broadcaster RTL she was "shocked" when an ultrasound scan revealed she was carrying quadruplets. | Annegret Raunigk, from Berlin, who was already a mother-of-13 at the time of reporting, told German broadcaster RTL she was "shocked" when an ultrasound scan revealed she was carrying quadruplets. |
| Ms Raugnigk said she did not expect any problems with the pregnancy and defended her decision to become a mother again later in life. | Ms Raugnigk said she did not expect any problems with the pregnancy and defended her decision to become a mother again later in life. |
| She said: "I think one needs to decide for one self and not listen too much to the opinions of others. | She said: "I think one needs to decide for one self and not listen too much to the opinions of others. |
| "How does one have to be at 65? One must apparently fit some clichés which I find rather tiring. I think one must decide that for oneself." | "How does one have to be at 65? One must apparently fit some clichés which I find rather tiring. I think one must decide that for oneself." |
| According guidance on the NHS website, the chances of successful IVF treatment decrease with age – while the risk of miscarriage and birth defects increase. | According guidance on the NHS website, the chances of successful IVF treatment decrease with age – while the risk of miscarriage and birth defects increase. |