A baby boy named Thaddeus was born from an embryo frozen for over 30 years, setting a record for the longest storage time before birth. Tim and Lindsey Pierce utilized donated embryos dating back to 1994 through embryo adoption. This method, backed by advocates who oppose discarding embryos, emphasizes beliefs that all embryos deserve to be treated as children. Currently, about 1.5 million frozen embryos are stored in the U.S., with many in limbo. Legal questions arise from recent court rulings regarding the status of frozen embryos.
Thaddeus was born from an embryo that had been in storage for 11,148 days, which sets a record for the longest frozen embryo to lead to a live birth.
About 1.5 million frozen embryos are currently being stored throughout the country, with many remaining in limbo as parents wrestle with their options.
Embryo adoption, gaining traction, reflects beliefs that life begins at conception and that leftover embryos deserve a chance at life, similar to children.
Challenges in embryo management include legal issues stemming from recent court rulings, complicating the landscape of frozen embryos and their status.
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