The birth of the first baby from in vitro fertilization (IVF) on July 25, 1978, ushered in a new era for reproductive medicine. Since then, IVF has become a path to parenthood for millions of people, with over 10 million babies born from IVF around the world¹.

On World IVF Day and World Embryologist Day (July 25), we celebrate the families made possible through IVF and recognize the embryologists, healthcare professionals, researchers and fertility care teams whose work has transformed reproductive medicine and helped make countless family-building journeys possible.

Today, we honor IVF milestones, and the people behind them. After all, the history of IVF is defined by scientific breakthroughs and the patients, physicians, and advocates who made them possible. Every advancement reflects decades of research and advocacy to expand access to fertility care and improve outcomes for those building their families.

In just a few decades, reproductive medicine has seen remarkable progress. Guided by our commitment to advancing the field, we will continue to support scientific innovation and advocacy that can help expand possibilities for patients and providers alike.