Louise Brown is the world’s first test-tube baby and she has just given birth to a child of her own naturally.The baby was said to be a boy. Louise, 28, an administrative assistant, and her husband Wesley Mullinder, 37, were said to be delighted at his safe arrival.
The birth of Louise on July 25, 1978 made headlines around the world. It was the culmination of 12 years' research by a British team headed by Dr Robert Edwards and Dr Patrick Steptoe.
The success paved the way for infertile couples all over the world to have children through IVF techniques. Unlike her parents, Louise was able to conceive naturally and did not need IVF treatment.
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