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After tragedy, a Greek couple welcomes a daughter born from an embryo frozen for 22 years
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Key Points:
- A Greek couple, Cristina Rapti-Tzelepi and her husband, welcomed a baby girl this week using an embryo frozen for over 22 years, shortly after the tragic death of their 21-year-old son in a road crash.
- Cristina, 54, faced a strict Greek government age limit of 54 years for women undergoing IVF, creating a narrow 2½-month window to complete the procedure and receive official approval.
- The baby, named Georgia in memory of their late son Giorgos, was born healthy in Athens, symbolizing a new beginning and hope for the family amid their recent loss.
- Dr. Kostas Pantos, the couple’s gynecologist, called for Greece to reconsider its strict age restrictions on IVF, citing the country's declining birth rate and the rights of prospective parents.
- The couple expressed gratitude to their medical team and have not ruled out having another child, potentially by seeking treatment abroad.
