World IVF Day: On July 25, 1978 the First IVF Baby Was Born
On July 25, 1978 the first IVF baby was born, which is why today is named World IVF Day.
World IVF Day
World IVF Day
World IVF Day is a day to remember how truly amazing science is. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) encompasses a series of carefully timed steps before and after sperm and egg are combined in a laboratory to produce an embryo. It is the most effective fertility treatment available, offering the highest success rates per cycle of any Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). Though the technology has been around since 1978, there have been updates to techniques that have improved its success allowing it to be used for medically required and elective reasons alike.
IVF can be such a difficult thing to go through - physically, mentally, and emotionally, and it is never a guarantee, but it offers so much hope to many and has helped create over 8 million miracles worldwide. To me, that's worth celebrating.
So, whether you've recently received the news that IVF is your best option, you're in the thick of IVF, or you're reading this while finally holding your miracle, I see you. You are not alone. There are so many of us out there who have taken this path and are forever connected by this unique experience in more ways than I could list.
If you're a doctor, embryologist, or someone helping others achieve the dream of having a family, we celebrate you today too.
Medical Disclaimer:
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