Historical Events tagged with "oldham"

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Health & Medicine

Birth of Louise Joy Brown, IVF Pioneer

July 25th, 1978 46 years ago

Louise Joy Brown was born in England, becoming the first human conceived via in vitro fertilization (IVF). The groundbreaking medical technique, developed by Dr. Robert Edwards and Dr. Patrick Steptoe, allowed doctors to fertilize an egg with sperm outside the body and then implant it into the uterus. This successful birth marked a significant milestone in reproductive health and opened new avenues for couples facing infertility issues. Louise was born at Oldham General Hospital in Manchester, and her arrival brought hope to many couples around the world seeking to conceive.

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