An Ohio couple welcomed a baby boy from an embryo frozen for over 30 years, believed to be the longest storage time prior to birth. Lindsey and Tim Pierce turned to embryo adoption after experiencing infertility for years. The embryo, frozen since 1994, was part of a broader trend where advocates encourage the donation of leftover embryos instead of discarding them. Current estimates suggest around 1.5 million frozen embryos in the U.S. face uncertainty. Legal rulings complicate the fate of these embryos and offer temporary protections for clinics.
Lindsey and Tim Pierce's baby boy, born from an embryo frozen for over 30 years, sets a record for the longest storage time before birth at 11,148 days.
Linda Archerd, who donated her embryos to the Pierces, expressed that all embryos deserve to live just like her daughter did.
Medical experts estimate about 1.5 million frozen embryos are stored in the U.S., with many facing uncertainty as parents decide their fate.
The Alabama Supreme Court's 2024 decision granting legal status to frozen embryos raises questions and led to temporary protections for fertility clinics.
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