America’s “First IVF Baby” Visits Chicago

Covered by the media since she was three cells old, Elizabeth Carr is the first baby born via in vitro fertilization in the United States. Now, age 40, she revisited Chicago for a book signing and to kick off the globally renowned Midwest Reproductive Symposium international (MRSi) on Wednesday June 8, 2022. Attended by physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, scientists, and business experts in reproductive medicine, MRSi celebrated 20 years of revolutionary advancements in reproductive medicine and brought together a vast network of multi-disciplinary education and discussions on the frontlines of innovative reproductive science.

Carr, a passionate advocate for those fighting for fertility rights, joined MRSi Founder & Executive Chairperson, Dr. Angie Beltsos, during opening ceremonies to share her story and release of her new book Under the Microscope: The USA’s First IVF Baby. In addition, England’s Louise Brown, the world’s “first IVF baby,” joined the conference via video for a champagne toast.

It was 2017 when Carr was last in Chicago attending MRSi and meeting Louise in person for the first time. The conception of both Brown and Carr marked the beginning of millions of IVF procedures and babies world-wide.

“We were thrilled to host Elizabeth and celebrate the miracle and scientific breakthrough of IVF,” explained Beltsos. “Each year, MRSi strives to unveil, introduce, and showcase innovative and unique research as well as persons in the world of fertility.”

“It was an honor to be featured alongside the top experts in reproductive medicine at MRSi,” explained Carr. “It was a privilege to share the stage and my story with some of the best minds driving innovation and advancing reproductive science.”

MRSi was established in 2003 by Dr. Angeline Beltsos, MD, FACOG, to enhance the education of hundreds of nurses, doctors and other professionals in the world of reproductive health. The Symposium encourages attendees to share best practices and discuss topics relevant to reproductivemedicine enabling all to provide patients with the highest outcomes. For more information, please visit. www.MRSImeeting.com.