Surprising Facts About In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

Risk Of Miscarriage Is Similar

Unfortunately, the risk of miscarriage after women become pregnant due to IVF does not change too much compared to the average for women who conceive naturally, which, according to multiple sources, is between fifteen and twenty-five percent. With this in mind, women and their partners can do more to support the pregnancy even before implantation in IVF, which can reduce the risk of miscarriage if this is part of the reason they decided to try IVF in the first place. Consulting with the doctor who will perform the IVF treatment is the best course of action here.

Curious about the history of in vitro fertilization? Continue reading for the next surprising fact.

First IVF Baby Was Born In 1978

July 25th, 1978 is a grand day in history for infertility and treating it. This is the birthday of Louise Joy Brown, who holds the honor of being the first baby born from IVF. This successful birth follows almost ten years of struggling with infertility for her mother, Lesley Brown, who reportedly suffered from blocked fallopian tubes. There was, of course, a lot of attention surrounding Louise’s birth, including hundreds of journalists around the family’s home in Bristol, England, multiple news headlines, and even a reported bomb threat according to some. Despite all of this, however, Louise’s parents were simply happy to have their daughter. There was a lot of controversy surrounding Louise’s birth as well, but thankfully this has dropped significantly in the years following to present day.