63-Year-Old Midwife Welcomes Twins Naturally After 40 Years of Marriage

At 63, most women have long closed the chapter on motherhood, but Mrs. Janet Ajibola defied the odds. After more than 40 years of marriage and numerous setbacks, she joyfully welcomed not one, but twin boys—without IVF. In this interview, she shares her extraordinary journey.

Congratulations! You recently had twin boys after a long wait…
Not just one baby—I had twins, two boys! I delivered them on October 3, 2025.

These babies came at 63. Are they your first children?
Yes, they are my first children. But it wasn’t my first pregnancy. I will turn 63 this December; I was born on December 17, 1962.

Tell us a bit about yourself.
I retired from the Lagos State Ministry of Education as a teacher. That was a voluntary retirement many years ago. Since then, I’ve devoted myself to ministry work.

What do you do now?
I am an evangelist and a midwife. I assist with deliveries and care for pregnant women at Christ Apostolic Church.

How long have you been married?
Over 40 years—our marriage will mark 41 years in February 2026.

Why did it take so long to have children?
I had pregnancies before, but scans would show no fetus, and I was diagnosed with fibroids. I had surgery in 2009 at Babcock University Medical Centre, but the fibroids returned. Again in 2013, scans showed no pregnancy. People suggested many solutions, but we chose to rely on God’s promises.

About a year ago, someone confirmed I was pregnant, but I never reached her again. Earlier this year, another person examined me, prescribed immune boosters and pregnancy medication, and then travelled. Eventually, someone else tested me and confirmed I was carrying twins. I prepared, went for delivery, and by God’s grace, on October 3, I gave birth naturally.

Completely natural?
Yes, completely natural.

During pregnancy, did your stomach show?
It was slightly visible, but not pronounced. Some people suspected I was pregnant, but it wasn’t obvious.

Did you experience typical pregnancy symptoms?
Yes, I felt movement, which is why I continued scans despite conflicting results.

Did you undergo IVF?
No. Some suggested it, but we refused. Financially, it wasn’t feasible, and we trusted God instead.

Are the twins identical?
Yes, they are identical.

How did you and your husband cope during 41 years without children?
We remained steadfast in faith. My husband constantly reminded me that confusing scan results should not shift our focus from God. He often quoted Matthew 6:33: “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.”

We received encouragement from family, church ministers, and friends, and our home was always filled with children—relatives’ and friends’—which helped us emotionally. When people heard we finally had children, they were surprised.

How did your in-laws react?
I never met my mother-in-law, but my father-in-law, a man of God, encouraged me to trust God. Other opinions didn’t bother me; I focused on God’s promises.

Did being a midwife affect your personal journey?
It was by special grace. I continued my ministry caring for pregnant women, never letting my personal situation interfere. I kept faith quietly, always believing my time would come.

What advice do you have for women waiting on children?
Every journey is different. Delays may occur for many reasons, and only God truly knows why. Patience and trust in God are vital.

Even after numerous tests—checking everything from blocked tubes to male fertility—we remained hopeful. Delay is not denial. Trust God’s timing, even when others doubt or mock. God has a reason for every delay, and He can turn challenges into testimonies.