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Research and experimentation lasted over 10 years.

Efforts began in the late 1968 and succeeded in 1978.

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Dr. Robert Edwards – reproductive biologist.

Dr. Patrick Steptoe – gynecologist and laparoscopy specialist.

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Baby's Name: Louise Joy Brown

Mother's Name: Lesley Brown

Father's Name: John Brown

Reason for IVF: Lesley Brown had blocked fallopian tubes, which made natural conception impossible. IVF (in vitro fertilization) was used to help the couple have a baby.

Date of Birth: July 25, 1978

Country of Birth: United Kingdom

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• Scientific expertise in reproductive biology and gynecology.

• Laboratory facilities for egg retrieval, fertilization, and embryo culture.

• Medical equipment for laparoscopic egg collection and embryo implantation.

• Volunteers, including women willing to undergo experimental procedures.

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• The project did not receive official government funding from the UK due to ethical and political controversy at the time.

• Funding mainly came from:

Private donors.

Some support from Bourn Hall Clinic