Omkari Panwar

Omkari Panwar became the world's oldest mother on June 27, 2008, when she gave birth to twins, one boy and one girl, at the age of 70. The twins weighed two pounds each and were born one month premature, but are healthy.The Sun: Gran, 70, Gives Birth to Twins (July 3, 2008)

Panwar, a grandmother of five, and mother of two adult women, beat out the previous record-holder, Adriana Iliescu, who gave birth to a daughter in 2005, at the age of 66.The Sun: Gran, 70, Gives Birth to Twins (July 3, 2008)

In order to get the expensive in vitro fertilization treatment, Panwar and her husband, Charan Singh Panwar, reportedly used his entire savings, mortgaged his small land parcel, sold his livestock and took out a credit card loan.The Sun: Gran, 70, Gives Birth to Twins (July 3, 2008)

"If I am the world's oldest mother it means nothing to me. I just want to see my new babies and care for them while I am still able."—Omkari PanwarWorld Records Academy: World Record Set by Omkari Panwar

"The desire for a male child has always been there, but God did not bless us with a male child. Now, we are very grateful to God, who has answered our prayers."—Charan Singh PanwarWorld Records Academy: World Record Set by Omkari Panwar