Even though the world's first 'test-tube baby' was born in 1978, in-vitro treatment was not a common topic of conversation for several decades after that. Infertility has often been stigmatized for cultural and social reasons, and many myths have circulated about IVF. These were often why some couples did not trust modern medicine or kept their treatment a secret.
However, as people became more familiar with new technologies and watched the enormous progress of assisted reproduction, they began to see IVF as a unique chance to become parents. As awareness of the technique spread, the social view of IVF changed. We suddenly learned that infertility affects approximately one in six couples! Moreover, many of us found such a couple among our family or friends.
Famous couples whose babies were conceived thanks to the IVF technique also helped open up the topic of infertility and assisted reproduction. Chrissy Teigen, Brooke Shields, Courteney Cox or Michelle and Barack Obama. All of them shared their difficult journey to parenthood with the world. At the same time, they gave hope to many couples showing that assisted reproduction can help them too.
The feelings of English model Cressida Bonas, which she shares in a recent article, can undoubtedly be identified by all those who struggle with infertility. But her story has a happy ending as well. After the first IVF cycle, she managed to get pregnant, and she and her husband recently welcomed their first son into the world.
All these stories show us that becoming parents is not always easy. But at the same time, they are clear evidence that there are many ways to have the desired child in today's world. And that the most important step is the first one.
Is this your story, too and are you starting to lose hope? Let us help you. The Unica clinic specialists team has excellent long-term results and can find an individual solution even in your case. Contact the treatment coordinator and take your first step towards your dream baby.
