The first test-tube baby was born in Nghe An

(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of November 17, Nghe An General Hospital officially welcomed the first baby born through in vitro fertilization (IVF) in Nghe An.

This is the first successful IVF case at the hospital after more than 9 months of operation, bringing faith, hope and opportunities to many infertile couples.

The first baby girl of mother Tran Thi T. (Hung Nguyen) was born at 8:20 a.m. on November 17 by cesarean section. After birth, the health of mother Tran Thi T. and the baby were both stable. The baby girl weighed 3.7 kg, and all vital signs were good.

The first test-tube baby was born at Nghe An General Hospital amid the overwhelming joy of the hospital's doctors and nurses. Photo: Hoang Yen

Previously, in February 2017, the Reproductive Support Unit, Nghe An General Hospital was officially established, Ms. T. was one of the first cases to undergo IVF.

During the egg retrieval and embryo transfer process, although many difficulties arose, with the professional support and technical transfer from the National Center for Reproductive Support, the embryo was successfully placed. Two weeks after the embryo transfer, Ms. T. officially received good news.

Up to now, 30 couples have successfully performed assisted reproductive techniques at Nghe An General Hospital.

Also this morning, the second baby girl conceived through in vitro fertilization was born. The mother, Nguyen Thi T. (Dien Chau), had a cesarean section at 9:35 am. The baby girl, weighing 3.7 kg, cried out after 9 months of waiting.

Up to now, 30 couples have successfully performed assisted reproductive techniques at Nghe An General Hospital. The event of Nghe An General Hospital welcoming the first baby born by in vitro fertilization marks an important step forward in the examination and treatment of the hospital and the health sector of Nghe An province.

The application of modern reproductive support methods has met the desire to have children of infertile couples in Nghe An, thereby saving a lot of effort, time and treatment costs for people.

Hoang Yen