A 61-year-old woman has given birth to her own granddaughter in the United States after serving as a surrogate for her son and his husband.

Cecile Eledge was approved for surrogacy despite having already been through menopause.

The sister of Cecile’s son’s partner donated the egg, fertilised by Cecile’s son.

The couple have told media that the birth of their first child was only possible due to the “selfless woman” in their lives.