Why the Health Ministry is concerned about Sidhu Moose Wala’s mother delivering a baby at age 58

Health By Chetana Belagere Mar 22, 2024 Read the article

Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur, the elderly parents of the late rapper Sidhu Moose Wala, joyfully announced the arrival of their baby, conceived through IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation).

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The Union Health Ministry called upon the Health Department of the Punjab government for an explanation regarding the allowance of IVF treatment for 58-year-old Charan Kaur.

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The couple pursued IVF nearly two years after the tragic loss of their only son, who was murdered on 29 May, 2022, in Punjab’s Mansa district.

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Balkaur Singh, the father, accused the Punjab government of harassing him over the birth of his second son.

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Dr Devika Gunasheela, explained that the new ART Law, after established a “hard stop” age limit for IVF at 50 years for women and 55 years for men under the ART Regulation Act 2021.

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The decision to stop at the age of 50 was taken while keeping in mind the physical and emotional risks associated with late pregnancies,” Dr Devika explained.

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According to the law, violators of the Act can face fines ranging from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh for the first contravention.

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Interestingly, the law permits women above 50 years to undergo IVF in India if they meet stipulated medical and mental health criteria.

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