Greek woman, 54, gives birth to baby from embryo frozen 22 years ago
A 54-year-old Greek woman gave birth to a baby girl using an embryo frozen by IVF 22 years ago, months after losing her son in an accident.
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AIA Greek woman has given birth to a baby girl using an embryo that was frozen through in vitro fertilization 22 years ago, just months after her son—born via the same technique in 2004—died in an accident.
Gynecologist Konstantinos Pantos said, “Today’s birth holds special emotional significance for Christina Rapti-Tzilipi,” according to Al Arabiya.
Christina Rapti-Tzilipi is 54 years old, which is the maximum age allowed for IVF procedures in Greece.
She welcomed her daughter after an embryo transfer in December, using one of a group of embryos created through IVF in 2004.
Describing her feelings, Rapti-Tzilipi said, “Joy and sadness were mixed, but my grief faded when I held my beautiful daughter.” Her husband added, “The family was counting the days for a safe delivery.”