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A 55-year-old woman from Rajasthan's Udaipur district has given birth to her 17th child. Remarkably, some of her own grandchildren were present for the celebrations of their new aunt or uncle's arrival. The family, belonging to the Kalbelia community, struggles with severe poverty and has no history of formal education. Despite the high risks associated with such a late-term pregnancy after numerous births, both mother and baby are reported to be healthy.

Key Points: Rajasthan Woman Rekha Kalbelia Gives Birth to 17th Child at 55

  • Rekha Kalbelia gave birth at 55 years old at a Udaipur health center
  • Five of her 17 children died shortly after being born
  • Her married children already have kids making her a grandmother
  • The family faces extreme poverty with no education history
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Rajasthan: 55-year-old woman gives birth to 17th child; grandchildren join in celebrations

A 55-year-old woman in Rajasthan delivers her 17th child, becoming a grandmother to her own newborn's nieces and nephews amid severe financial hardship.

"No member of the family has ever gone to school - Kavara Ram Kalbelia"

Jaipur, Aug 27

In a rare incident, the 55-year-old Rekha Kalbelia, wife of Kavara Ram Kalbelia, gave birth to her 17th child at the Community Health Centre in Jhadol block of Rajasthan’s Udaipur district, drawing her relatives and well-wishers, including her own grandchildren.

Residents of Lilavas village, Rekha and Kavara, have had a total of 17 children over the years. Of these, five, four boys and one girl, died shortly after birth. The couple now have 12 surviving children: seven sons and five daughters.

According to Kavara, two sons and three daughters are married. These married children have two to three children each, making Rekha a grandmother many times over, even before the birth of her youngest child.

The family’s financial condition remains dire. Kavara, who works as a scrap dealer, said he had to borrow money at interest to arrange the weddings of his children. “No member of the family has ever gone to school,” he admitted.

Dr. Roshan Darangi, who oversaw the delivery, said Rekha initially claimed it was her fourth childbirth.

“Later, we came to know that she had already delivered 16 children, five of whom had died. With so many previous deliveries, the uterus becomes weak and the risk of excessive bleeding increases. The mother’s life could have been in danger. Fortunately, everything went well,” she said.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While we celebrate the miracle of life, we must question why such large families persist in poverty-stricken areas. No education, financial struggles - this cycle needs to break.
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Meera T
The resilience of Indian women never ceases to amaze me! But at what cost? The family's financial condition is heartbreaking. Scrap dealer father borrowing for weddings 😔
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Aman W
This shows how rural India still lacks awareness about family planning. Government schemes exist but aren't reaching everyone. Healthcare workers need to do more outreach.
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Sarah B
The grandchildren celebrating with their new uncle/aunt - what a unique family dynamic! Wishing the family all the happiness and better days ahead ❤️
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Rajesh Q
Doctor Roshan deserves appreciation for handling such a high-risk delivery successfully. Our rural healthcare workers are true heroes!

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