Summary
A baby boy was born in Ohio from an embryo that had been frozen for more than 30 years, possibly setting a new world record. The parents, Lindsey and Tim Pierce, adopted the embryo from Linda Archerd, who created it in 1994 through IVF (a process where an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body). This case is notable for the long duration the embryo was frozen before resulting in a successful birth.
Key Facts
- A baby boy was born in Ohio from a 30-year-old frozen embryo.
- This could be the longest time an embryo has been frozen before a live birth.
- Lindsey and Tim Pierce are the couple who adopted and gave birth to the baby.
- Linda Archerd, who created the embryo in 1994, chose not to discard or donate it anonymously.
- Archerd kept the embryos in storage and paid for it for years.
- She used a Christian embryo adoption agency called Nightlight Christian Adoptions.
- Archerd selected the Pierces based on her preferences for a married Caucasian, Christian U.S. couple.
- The IVF procedure was carried out by Rejoice Fertility clinic in Tennessee.
