Adriana Iliescu made headlines in 2005 when she became the world’s oldest mother at 66 after having her daughter Eliza through IVF. Despite facing criticism for her age, Adriana has remained a devoted parent. Now 17, Eliza is excelling academically and plans to pursue higher education. Adriana, 83, continues to work as an author and lecturer and has arranged for Eliza’s future by appointing her IVF doctor as her legal guardian. Their story is one of resilience and a strong mother-daughter bond.
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