(CFP)

Sheng Hailin, a retired lady from Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, has been recently reported as the oldest woman to ever bear children in China.

On October 13, 2009, Sheng received in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment and went on to give birth to twin girls in May 2010 at the age of 60. Sheng gave birth to her first daughter in 1980, who died from carbon monoxide poisoning in 2009. Sheng and her husband eventually decided to have another child.

In November 2013, the Chinese Government announced couples could have two children if at least one parent is an only child.