As many have heard by now, this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine went to Dr. Robert Edwards who, along with Dr. Patrick Steptoe, pioneered IVF. Click here to check out the NYT article.
Reading the article, it's a shocking reminder at just how new it all is. It was especially poignant to read about the women who tried IVF before it was perfected, taking various dosages of medication in the hopes of achieving implantation, many losing their babies, many probably losing hope. By these women trying and failing the unknown, the doctors were able to ultimately improve the process and achieve successful pregnancies. I'd love to speak with one of these women.
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