An older woman made waves online when she revealed that at 64, her mother is expecting a baby.

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Suni, a TikToker, shared a surprising video on her mom's pregnancy at 64, which has gone viral. In the video, Suni's mom is seen in a doctor's office, discussing her pregnancy. The video has sparked widespread reactions and humor among viewers. Suni initially expresses disbelief, to which her mom responds in shock. The video highlights the emotional journey of dealing with such unexpected news.

Her mom is shocked and worried about her pregnancy at eight weeks, too old for having kids. Suni jokingly suggests twins, making her mom even more stressed.

The clip ends with Suni making a lighthearted comment about the practical aspects of the scenario, turning to her mom and asking, "Who's going to look after the baby? Who's going to take care of the baby?" They both burst into laughter, with her mom teasingly responding with a witty comeback: "What am I supposed to do? Who's going to look after this baby?"

This video ignited a wave of laughter among TikTok users who couldn't resist commenting on the unusual circumstances. One user made a joke, "Adult diapers and Pampers are going to cost a fortune," making a lighthearted jab at the mother's age and the challenge of dealing with diapers for people of all ages. Another user was equally confused, commenting, "Who cares about the baby — I'm still getting my monthly check at 64?! No sirrrrrr."

Information from the CDC shows that an increasing number of women are deciding to start their families at an older age. As of 2021, almost 19 percent of pregnancies in the U.S. occurred in women aged 35 and up, up from just 7.4 percent in the year 2000. This trend is particularly prevalent among White and Asian women, though it is also observed among different racial and ethnic communities.

The reasons for women having babies later in life include societal, personal, and technological reasons. Women often delay having children to focus on education, careers, and financial stability. The rise in the average age of marriage also means couples wait longer to have kids. From 2006 to 2019, birth rates for young women (20-24) fell by 38%, while rates for older women (30s and 40s) went up. The increasing cost of raising children, especially in cities, is making couples wait to have children until they are financially ready.

Thanks to improvements in fertility treatments like IVF, it's now simpler for women to have babies later in life. This medical progress is a major factor in why more women over 40 are getting pregnant and, to a certain degree, it's becoming more accepted.

Pregnancies after 35 are riskier, with more chances of miscarriage and other problems. Women like Suni's mom, at 64, need extra care to have a safe pregnancy.