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Meet the World's 'Oldest Baby' Born From Frozen Embryo

8/1/2025

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Meet Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, the world's "oldest baby," born on July 26 in Ohio from an embryo frozen in 1994. Adopted by Lindsey and Tim Pierce, this remarkable story showcases the evolving landscape of embryo adoption and the significant impact of IVF in modern family-building.

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Meet Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, the world's "oldest baby," born on July 26 in Ohio from an embryo frozen in 1994. Adopted by Lindsey and Tim Pierce, this remarkable story showcases the evolving landscape of embryo adoption and the significant impact of IVF in modern family-building.