# Child-Bearing Seniors Elizabeth Adeney is Pregnant at the Ripe Age of 66 By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-05-19 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elizabeth-adeney References: [buzz.yahoo](http://buzz.yahoo.com/search_ylt=Ak1SAUnE0MOu3_lE8PJclx7Wn414?p=elizabeth) & [yourtango](http://www.yourtango.com/200920561/pros-and-cons-procreating-after-65) She’s been married and divorced, a business woman, and now 66-year-old Elizabeth Adeney is about to be a mother. At 8 months pregnant, Elizabeth Adeney is about to become the [oldest woman in UK history](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becauseofmyage) to have a baby, beating the old record by 4 years. UK [fertility clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reproductive-health-clinic) refuse to treat a patient over the age of 50, so it seems that Elizabeth Adeney was treated [at a clinic in the Ukraine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-fertility-testing-kits), which she is said to have visited last year. Elizabeth Adeney has caused an uproar with her pregnancy, many considering her to be selfish, while others are supporting her decision. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarreworld) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Elderly Pregnancy:** There is a growing trend of older women choosing to have children, creating an opportunity for innovative services and products that cater to their unique needs. - **International Fertility Tourism:** The increasing number of individuals seeking fertility treatment abroad presents an opportunity for the development of comprehensive and convenient fertility tourism services. - **Changing Perspectives on Parenthood:** The controversy surrounding cases like Elizabeth Adeney's pregnancy highlights the need for a broader societal conversation on age-related reproductive choices, opening doors for educational initiatives and support networks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fertility Clinics:** Fertility clinics need to adapt their services to address the growing demand from older women who wish to conceive, requiring new treatment protocols and specialized care. - **Maternity and Baby Products:** The rising number of older mothers presents an opportunity for the development of innovative and age-specific maternity and baby products that cater to their unique needs and preferences. - **Medical Tourism:** The trend of individuals seeking fertility treatment abroad creates opportunities for the medical tourism industry to offer comprehensive packages that include travel arrangements, treatment, and post-treatment care. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elder Athlete-Supported Serum Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longevity-serum.md) - [Vegetable-Themed Condoms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rise-of-horticulture.md) - [Senior Safe Sex Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fcking-old.md) - [Mid-Life Sex Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midlife-sex-festival.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pregnancy Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovum.md) - [Senior Rental Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rent-elderly-people.md) - [Expecting Mother-Themed Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pregnancy-whopper.md) - [Age-Celebrating Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becauseofmyage.md) - [Modern Reproductive Health Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reproductive-health-clinic.md)