Sanja Maletić Says a Decade of Fertility Struggles Did Not End Her Hope of Becoming a Mother

Folk singer Sanja Maletić’s path to motherhood involved years of difficult treatment and uncertainty, according to the account of her personal story. Away from the stage and the attention that comes with her career, she faced a decade-long struggle with infertility and underwent repeated rounds of in vitro fertilization. The experience reportedly took a physical and emotional toll. Maletić also faced health concerns after being diagnosed with a thyroid condition and Hashimoto’s syndrome, adding another challenge as she continued to hope for a child. The story describes the years of treatment as a test for both her wellbeing and her marriage. Her husband, Branko, was a key source of support during the hardest moments, according to the account. When setbacks left her discouraged, she continued pursuing the possibility of becoming a parent, despite the strain and the uncertainty surrounding each new attempt. Maletić eventually gave birth to a daughter, Vanja, at the age of 51. The arrival of her child marked a life-changing moment after years of waiting and medical treatment. The account presents her daughter as the outcome of a long-held wish that she had refused to abandon. Now, Maletić is urging women facing difficulties conceiving not to lose hope. Her message, as reported, is that age should not by itself extinguish a person’s hopes when the desire to have a child remains strong. Her story has drawn attention to a private struggle that ran alongside her public career, and to the support she says helped her keep going.