A historic birth has taken place in Ohio, as a baby boy has been born from an embryo frozen for over 30 years, setting a new record.
Lindsey Pierce, 35, and her husband Tim Pierce, 34, of London, Ohio, welcomed baby Thaddeus Daniel Pierce on July 26, after a successful embryo transfer using an adopted embryo frozen in 1994.
The embryo was obtained through in vitro fertilization (IVF) and was stored in a laboratory for future use.
The Pierces adopted the embryo through an embryo adoption agency after trying to conceive for seven years.
Dr. Alok Patel, a board-certified pediatrician and ABC News medical contributor, noted that the age of a frozen embryo does not necessarily pose a risk.
“If these eggs are frozen properly and they are thawed and pass screening, they can be just as healthy as an embryo created today,” Patel explained.
The Pierces said their goal throughout the process was simply to have a baby, without considering the record-breaking implications.
“We didn’t go into this thinking about records — we just wanted to have a baby,” Lindsey Pierce stated in a release.
The miracle birth has sparked hope for many couples struggling with infertility, and serves as a testament to the advancements in reproductive technology.
For more information on embryo adoption and IVF, individuals can contact local fertility clinics or organizations specializing in assisted reproduction.
`Rejoice Fertility` in Knoxville, Tennessee, facilitated the Pierces’ embryo adoption.