Gifty Anti Shares Journey to Motherhood at 47 After Failed IVF Attempts

Veteran Ghanaian broadcaster and author, Gifty Anti, has opened up about her deeply personal journey to motherhood, revealing the challenges she faced before welcoming her first child at the age of 47.

Speaking in an interview on Joy Prime on April 23, 2026, she recounted the fear and uncertainty she initially experienced due to common perceptions about childbirth after the age of 40.

“I was scared to think of childbirth because I heard it’s impossible to have a child after 40, but I had my first child at 47,” she said.

Gifty Anti explained that her pregnancy required close medical supervision, including a period of bed rest, due to its high-risk nature. She noted that family members had advised her to travel to the United States for delivery because of the complexities involved.

“I remember my cousin wanted me to come to the U.S. to deliver my baby there. That’s because they had to put me on bed rest and all that. I was scared, but the doctor took me through,” she stated.

She further disclosed that her path to motherhood was assisted through In Vitro Fertilization, following several unsuccessful attempts.

“It didn’t happen naturally; I did IVF and I had failed IVFs before this one worked. All the treatment I went through, I have the scars to show for it,” she revealed.

Despite the setbacks, she said she remained hopeful and prayerful throughout the process, even considering adoption at one point.

“I wanted a child. I prayed and told God that if it doesn’t happen, I’m going to adopt a child. At a point, I met my doctor and he told me that my womb is fine, so let’s try. We tried and by the grace of God, it happened,” she added.