The pregnancy of 58-year-old, Siddhu Moosewala’s mother has once again triggered the debate about the ethical considerations of the health risks, societal implications, and the ethical boundaries of IVF (In-Vitro Fertilization) in elderly women.
The ART law of India passed on the 25th December 2021, has restricted the age of a woman undergoing IVF to 50. This was a welcome development after thoughtful consideration of the pros and cons of pregnancy at an age when a woman is most likely to enter the phase of being a grandmother.
