Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Baby Born From 30-Year-Old Frozen Embryo Makes History
A baby named Thaddeus was born from an embryo frozen for 30 years!
The embryo was made in 1994 using IVF.
The parents, Lindsey and Tim, adopted the embryo.
The embryo donor, Linda Archerd, wanted to donate it to a married, white, Christian couple.
It is a record because the embryo was frozen for so long.
The parents are happy to have a baby!
Thaddeus Daniel Pierce was born from an embryo frozen for 30 years.
The embryo was created in 1994 using IVF.
Parents Lindsey and Tim Pierce welcomed their son on Saturday.
Linda Archerd, the embryo donor, had the embryo created via IVF.
The adoption process was facilitated through Nightlight Christian Adoptions.
- Who
- Thaddeus Daniel Pierce and his parents, Lindsey and Tim Pierce and the embryo donor, Linda Archerd.
- What
- A baby was born from an embryo frozen over 30 years ago.
- When
- Born Saturday, 2024. Embryo created in 1994.
- Where
- Ohio, USA.
- Why
- The embryo was created via IVF, and the parents adopted the embryo.
Embryo Donor Perspective
Parents Perspective
Embryo Donation Preference
Embryo Donor Perspective
Linda Archerd wanted to give her remaining embryos to a married, Christian, white couple who lived in the United States.
Parents Perspective
There are no stated opposing views.
- Baby's Name
- Thaddeus Daniel Pierce
- Birth Date
- July 26, 2024
- Embryo Frozen Date
- 1994
- Embryo Storage Duration
- 30 years
- Parents
- Lindsey and Tim Pierce
- Embryo Donor
- Linda Archerd
- Method
- IVF and Embryo Adoption
