Don’t judge me! 52-year-old woman explains why she chose a sperm donor

Health & Science

Thanks to science, it is now possible for women to conceive after menopause or postpone their childbearing to a later date. The story of 52-year-old Jemimah Okutu, a secretary, is one of great sacrifice and love. She dedicated her life to raising her siblings on a meagre s...
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