In 2019, 61-year-old Cecile Eledge from Nebraska made an extraordinary sacrifice by giving birth to her own granddaughter.
Her son, Matthew Eledge, and his husband, Elliot Dougherty, had struggled with infertility and longed to start a family. After exploring various options, they turned to in vitro fertilization (IVF), and Cecile offered to be their surrogate, despite having gone through menopause.
After thorough medical evaluations, doctors determined she was healthy enough to carry the pregnancy. The egg used was donated by Elliot's sister, while Matthew's sperm was used for fertilization.
Cecile became pregnant and, on March 25, 2019, gave birth to a healthy baby girl named Uma Louise Dougherty-Eledge. Weighing 5 pounds, 13 ounces, Uma's arrival marked a deeply emotional moment for the family.
Cecile’s selfless act allowed her son and his husband to fulfill their dream of parenthood, strengthening their bond in a truly remarkable way.
Her son, Matthew Eledge, and his husband, Elliot Dougherty, had struggled with infertility and longed to start a family. After exploring various options, they turned to in vitro fertilization (IVF), and Cecile offered to be their surrogate, despite having gone through menopause.
After thorough medical evaluations, doctors determined she was healthy enough to carry the pregnancy. The egg used was donated by Elliot's sister, while Matthew's sperm was used for fertilization.
Cecile became pregnant and, on March 25, 2019, gave birth to a healthy baby girl named Uma Louise Dougherty-Eledge. Weighing 5 pounds, 13 ounces, Uma's arrival marked a deeply emotional moment for the family.
Cecile’s selfless act allowed her son and his husband to fulfill their dream of parenthood, strengthening their bond in a truly remarkable way.
In 2019, 61-year-old Cecile Eledge from Nebraska made an extraordinary sacrifice by giving birth to her own granddaughter.
Her son, Matthew Eledge, and his husband, Elliot Dougherty, had struggled with infertility and longed to start a family. After exploring various options, they turned to in vitro fertilization (IVF), and Cecile offered to be their surrogate, despite having gone through menopause.
After thorough medical evaluations, doctors determined she was healthy enough to carry the pregnancy. The egg used was donated by Elliot's sister, while Matthew's sperm was used for fertilization.
Cecile became pregnant and, on March 25, 2019, gave birth to a healthy baby girl named Uma Louise Dougherty-Eledge. Weighing 5 pounds, 13 ounces, Uma's arrival marked a deeply emotional moment for the family.
Cecile’s selfless act allowed her son and his husband to fulfill their dream of parenthood, strengthening their bond in a truly remarkable way.
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