'Like a sci-fi movie': US baby born from 30-year-old frozen embryo breaks record
Published: 7/31/2025

A US couple gave birth to a baby boy from a 30-year-old frozen embryo, breaking a world record in assisted reproduction. The embryo was created by Linda Archerd in 1994 and was adopted by Lindsey and Tim Pierce through a Christian embryo adoption program. The successful birth, deemed like a "sci-fi movie" experience by the couple, highlights the growing trend of embryo adoption and the potential for long-term embryo storage.