Rospalela (second from left) with her family of five, including one year old Nayla Medina (centre)
PETALING JAYA: Defying biological norms and societal expectations, Malaysia’s “silver mums” are embracing motherhood well into their 50s - thanks to evolving social trends and advances in reproductive technology.
According to the Statistics Department (DOSM), the number of women giving birth at 50 and above rose from 36 in 2022 to 58 in 2023.
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