Woman who had twins at 58 is likely Singapore's oldest mum

Posed photo of a pregnant woman. This is only the second time here a woman aged 55 and older has given birth since the ICA started publishing registration records in 1989. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - A woman aged 55 and older gave birth in March, making her one of Singapore's oldest mothers.

The woman, whose age was not specified, gave birth to a boy and registered his birth in March, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) told The Straits Times.

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