A test tube baby refers to a child conceived through a process called In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). This advanced reproductive technology involves fertilizing an egg with sperm outside the human body, typically in a laboratory dish. A test tube baby is a child born from the IVF process, where fertilization takes place outside the human body. This method has revolutionized reproductive medicine, providing an effective solution for many individuals and couples facing infertility challenges.
- The first test tube baby is Louise Brown.
- Louise Brown was born on July 25, 1978.
- Her birth took place in Oldham, England.
- The IVF procedure was pioneered by Dr. Robert Edwards and Dr. Patrick Steptoe.
- Louise Brown's parents, Lesley and John Brown, had struggled with infertility.
- Her birth marked a major milestone in reproductive medicine.
- Louise Brown's successful birth demonstrated the potential of IVF technology.
- The event garnered worldwide attention and media coverage.
- Dr. Robert Edwards later won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2010 for his work in developing IVF.
- Louise Brown's birth paved the way for millions of IVF births worldwide.
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