After losing son, couple welcomes daughter born from embryo frozen for 22 years
Summary
A Greek couple had a baby girl using an embryo that was frozen for 22 years. The mother, Cristina Rapti‑Tzelepi, gave birth shortly before reaching the government age limit for IVF treatments in Greece.Key Facts
- The couple lost their 21-year-old son in a car accident months before having the new baby.
- The embryo used was frozen for more than 22 years before implantation.
- Greece has a law that stops women from undergoing IVF treatments after age 54.
- Cristina gave birth in Athens to a baby girl named Georgia.
- Her doctor said the age limit law might need to change due to Greece’s low birth rate.
- The couple’s first child was also born through IVF.
- Embryo donation and use of long-frozen embryos are becoming more common worldwide.
- The couple may try for another child, possibly by seeking treatment abroad.
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