Their Son Died. Months Later, Woman, 54, Has Baby From 22-Year-Old Embryo
Summary
A couple in Greece used embryos frozen 22 years ago to have a baby girl after their son died. Christina Rapti-Tzelepi, 54 years old, had the baby through IVF just before Greece's age limit of 54 for fertility treatment.Key Facts
- The couple froze 12 embryos in 2004 during IVF treatment to have children.
- Their son George was born via C-section but died in a car accident in October 2025.
- After their son's death, they decided to use the frozen embryos to try for another child.
- Christina was close to Greece's legal age limit of 54 for IVF treatment, so they acted quickly.
- The baby girl was born healthy in early 2026 at Genesis Athens Clinic.
- Greece has an age limit of 54 for women to get IVF because of health risks and biological limits.
- The couple is asking for changes to Greece’s IVF age laws to help others in similar situations.
- Their doctor, Dr. Konstantinos Pantos, noted the parents’ strong grief during the pregnancy process.
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