'Like a sci-fi movie': US baby born from 30-year-old frozen embryo breaks record

Jul 31, 2025
BBC News
'Like a sci-fi movie': US baby born from 30-year-old frozen embryo breaks record
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Record-Breaking Frozen Embryo Birth Captures Media Attention

A Frozen Embryo From 1989 Comes to Life After 30 Years

A recent news story that's garnered considerable attention exemplifies the incredible advancements in fertility technology: a US baby was born from a frozen embryo that had been preserved for over 30 years. The embryo, which was frozen in October 1989, thawed and transferred to the mother via IVF, broke the record for the longest-frozen embryo successfully brought to birth. While experts emphasize the remarkable nature of this event, they also urge us to remember that IVF and embryo freezing have yielded numerous success stories over the years. This event provides us with a moment to reflect not only on the astounding progress made, but also the emotional dimension of fertility treatments. The story of this extraordinary birth serves as a testament to both the technological and human aspects of fertility care, highlighting the importance of continued research and empathy in this field.

Original source: BBC News