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First Baby Born From In Vitro Turns 30, More Couples Helped

July 28, 2008

In vitro fertilization has now been around for 30 years, helping couples who are having trouble conceiving.  History has been made as the first person born from in vitro (IVF) has turned 30.Hollywood (dbTechno) - In vitro fertilization has now been around for 30 years, helping couples who are having trouble conceiving. History has been made as the first person born from in vitro (IVF) has turned 30.

30 years ago, the first baby born as a result of artificial insemination cane into the world.

Her name, Louise Brown, made history and she continues to do so, as she is now 30-years old.

It is estimated that 3.5 million babies have now been born with the use of in vitro, or IVF treatments.

The process works by taking a woman’s eggs out of her body, and they fertilizing them.

Once they are fertilized, they are put back into her body where a natural pregnancy can take place. It is believed that this process can help 1 out of every 10 couples get pregnant.

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