An important occurrence took place in a clinic in Lima, Peru, on May 14, 1939: a healthy newborn boy weighing 60 kilos was delivered. However, the mother’s age of just 5 years and 7 months was what really made this delivery exceptional.
Born in Ticrapo in 1933, Lina Medina became the youngest mother in history, defying medical conventions. Growing up in an eight-sibling household, Lina’s early years seemed ordinary until her parents started to notice a noticeable increase in her belly.
Lina and her father traveled to a clinic in Pisco to seek medical assistance. There, Dr. Gerardo Lozada made the startling revelation that Lina was seven months pregnant at the age of five.
After more investigation, it was discovered that Lina had completely formed reproductive organs, which was unusual for someone her age.Medical authorities chose to closely monitor Lina rather than terminate her pregnancy, despite the contentious circumstances surrounding it. Lina gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Gerardo by cesarean section at a historic event.
After the birth, Lina and her son went back to their hometown and led a peaceful life. Dr. Lozada persisted in her support, seeing to it that Gerardo had a quality education.
Journalists and scholars were curious, but Lina never gave herself away, staying out of the spotlight for the rest of her life. After a while, she got married and had Raul Jr., another kid.
Sadly, Gerardo died of cancer at the age of forty, leaving a tremendous legacy in his wake. The youngest mother in history, Lina had a modest life until her passing in 2015, which put an end to an incredible tale.
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