Thanks to modern medical technology, the diagnosis of infertility is no longer a sentence for couples who dream of having biological children. In cases where pregnancy does not occur naturally, partners must undergo examinations. IVF (in vitro fertilization) can help women know the happiness of motherhood with a whole list of pathologies. This procedure helps to become mothers and those who have not yet met their soul mate. The first successful IVF was a real sensation for its time. A child born as a result of such an innovative conception has gone down in history forever!
The first IVF attempts in the world
It is believed that the first attempts to produce fertilization outside the human body were made at the end of the nineteenth century. Many scientists have worked in this area. The first to succeed were Robert Edwards and Patrick Stepto. These talented specialists developed an innovative technology of artificial insemination during the 60-70s of the last century.
Acquaintance with these wonderful scientists changed the life of the spouses - Leslie and John Brown. The couple dreamed of pregnancy for many years. Due to the health problems of the woman, nothing came of it. When there was a proposal to participate as volunteers in the experiment of Edwards and Stepto, the couple agreed. In fact, the Brown couple were not the first subjects. And all previous attempts to conduct IVF were unsuccessful. This Leslie and John decided not to tell.
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Extraordinary miracle
The procedure was successful. On July 25, 1978, Leslie gave birth to an absolutely healthy girl. The newborn was named Louise. The first year of the child was especially carefully observed by specialists. No differences in its development from babies that were born naturally were revealed. It was an undoubted success and a real miracle. Two years after the birth of Louise, doctors Robert Edwards and Patrick Stepto opened their own first-ever IVF clinic in the world. The spouses of Browne once again used the services of this institution, in 1982, the family of Louise's sister, Natalie, was born in the family.
