How I had twins naturally after 40 years’ marriage — 63-Year-Old midwife

A Miracle Beyond Time - The 63-Year-Old Midwife Who Bore Twins After Four Decades of Waiting

In a world where medical science often dictates the boundaries of possibility, the story of Mrs. Janet Ajibola, a 63-year-old midwife from Nigeria, stands as a profound testament to faith, resilience, and the mysteries of life. 

After 40 years of marriage and countless disappointments, she welcomed twin boys into her arms, not through the aid of modern reproductive technologies like IVF, but naturally, defying both medical expectations and societal assumptions.

Mrs. Ajibola’s journey was anything but ordinary. Born on December 17, 1962, she spent much of her life serving as a teacher before retiring voluntarily from the Lagos State Ministry of Education. Her calling then shifted toward ministerial work and midwifery, where she dedicated herself to caring for pregnant women and delivering babies. Ironically, while she helped countless mothers bring life into the world, her own arms remained empty for decades.

Alongside her husband, Pastor James Ajibola, now 75, she endured the whispers of society, the silent ache of childlessness, and the relentless pressure that often weighs heavily on couples in similar circumstances.

The breakthrough came on October 3, 2025, when she delivered twin boys, her first children. 

For Mrs. Ajibola, this was not her first pregnancy, but it was the first that carried to full term and resulted in living children.

The couple’s joy was magnified by the sheer improbability of the event. At an age when most women have long closed the chapter on motherhood, she experienced what many have called a miracle. Their story has since resonated across Nigeria, inspiring those who continue to hope against hope.

The birth was celebrated not only within their family but also in their community. Guests attended the naming ceremony of the twins, not merely as participants but as witnesses to a divine confirmation. 

In a society where desperation for children sometimes drives couples to extreme measures, from surrogacy to illicit adoption, the Ajibolas’ steadfast reliance on faith and patience offers a counter-narrative rooted in perseverance and spiritual conviction.

Beyond the personal triumph, Mrs. Ajibola’s experience raises broader questions about the intersection of faith, medicine, and human endurance.

While science may struggle to explain such occurrences, stories like hers remind us that life often resists neat categorization. Her role as a midwife adds a poignant layer: she who had long ushered others into motherhood finally stepped into that role herself, proving that even after decades of waiting, joy can arrive in unexpected ways.

This editorial is not merely about a rare biological event; it is about the resilience of the human spirit. 

Mrs. Ajibola’s testimony underscores that hope, though delayed, is never denied. Her twins are more than children, they are symbols of faith rewarded, perseverance vindicated, and love sustained through the long silence of waiting. 

In celebrating her story, we are reminded that miracles, however defined, still happen, and sometimes they arrive when least expected, rewriting the boundaries of possibility.