Way back when, the term “fertility treatment” wasn’t in vogue. 

Instead, children born via assisted reproductive technologies were often referred to in the media (and conversation) as “test tube babies.”  Fast forward 30 years and infertility has become a household word (though a still misunderstood concept on many fronts, something this blog is dedicated to remedying through information.)

This past week, a momentous occurrence took place when the first American “test tube” baby, Elizabeth Carr (b. 1981), became  a mom on Thursday, August 5.

Though Carr did not use any kind of fertility treatments to conceive (always the first question she seems to be asked!), her coming “full circle” emphasizes that reproductive health has grown to be mainstream in only a generation or two.  Not only is this exciting from a social perspective, but it’s fascinating from a medical one as well. 

We wish Carr the best as she begins her life as a mommy… and we thank her for continuing to share her world with everyone.