28/08/2026
🧬👶 Making Babies: The History of Sydney IVF
What began as a pioneering idea has transformed the way families can grow.
IVF research in Australia dates back to the 1970s, with Australian scientists making groundbreaking contributions to fertility treatment. Sydney’s first IVF pregnancy was achieved in 1982, an important milestone in the history of fertility care in NSW — followed by the birth of the state‘s first IVF baby in 1983.
Since then, IVF has continued to evolve through advances in embryology, freezing technology, genetic testing, and reproductive science.
✨ From pioneering science to modern fertility care — the journey continues.
📸 Thank you to Genea Fertility for kindly sharing photos used in this post.