Read here about the global IVF and fertility events, projects and conferences that I am involved in worldwide. Here you can keep up to date on everything to do with my life as the world's first IVF baby.
Launching ProPlodnost in Prague
I visited the Czech Republic for the first time to support the IVFCube Fertility Clinic in the official launch of ProPlodnost.
International fertility
An increasing number of people are travelling internationally for fertility treatment and the International Fertility Company helps many with emotional and practical support.
Launching Joys & Beginnings in India
On my 45th birthday I was pleased to become an ambassador for Joys & Beginnings, a new forum in India powered by Apollo Fertility that is promoting compassionate conversations about infertility.
New book launched about my origins!
In January 1979, Robert Edwards and Patrick Steptoe delivered a lecture detailing the ten-year clinical and scientific research programme that led to my birth.
Tambre Fertility Clinic, Madrid celebrates 45 years.
When I was born in July 1978 the Tambre Fertility Clinic in Madrid had already been founded by Dr Cabellero Peregrin to help women who were trying to have babies.
Officially opening In-OVO Fertility clinic in Belfast, Northern Ireland
I visited Northern Ireland for the first time to officially open the In-OVO Fertility Clinic, a state-of-the-art facility in Belfast.
Think Tank event in Berlin, Germany
Some amazing discussions and lively debate was prompted when I gave a keynote talk at a Think Tank in Berlin, Germany organised by Fertilly
“Home” to Manchester for a talk
Travelling to Manchester to give a talk to the North of England Reproductive Medicine Group I realised that in many ways I was going “home”.
A great event in Bristol
The Bristol Centre of Reproductive Medicine (BCRM) in my home city has recently moved into a fantastic new state-of-the-art clinic close to the junction of the M5 and M4 at Aztec West, Bristol.
Visiting Therapie Clinic, Dublin
I took a trip to Ireland around my 44th birthday to tour Therapie Fertility in Dublin, Ireland’s most affordable fertility clinic, which opened its doors on my birthday in 2021.
BBC One Show
I recently presented an item on the BBC One Show, watched by five million viewers in the UK.
The ‘I am’ campaign
The aim of the campaign is to show the world how strong us TTC warriors are, and that we need the support at work from our employees,
Interview with Progenesis
It was great to reach across the world and speak to Dr Nabil Arrach, CEO of the Progenesis Academy in San Diego, USA and talk about how IVF began with my mum and dad.
Back to Bourn Hall for filming
I was delighted to meet up with staff and old friends at Bourn Hall Fertility clinic in Cambridgeshire, UK.
“40 Years of IVF” Chinese translation
The book “40 Years of IVF” telling the story of my birth and life has been translated into Mandarin Chinese by the Chinese Society of Reproductive Medicine.
Louise Brown #IVFandproud to support Ferring pharmaceuticals campaign celebrating IVF families
When Louise Brown was born in 1978 she was the first IVF baby in the world. Now, IVF is a worldwide phenomenon with thousands of organisations devoted to fertility issues. Each month Louise Brown looks at an organisation and explains what they do and how they support fertility issues.
Visiting the Çamlıbel Foundation in Istanbul
The struggle to afford IVF treatment is the same for women all over the world, so I was delighted to go to Istanbul, Turkey as a guest of Professor Dr Teksen Çamlıbel, who is setting up a foundation to support women who can’t afford treatment
Louise Brown appears at the Ain Shams Obstetrics and Gynaecology International Conference in Egypt
My mum had a fascination for Egypt. In fact when she died in 2012 we had a holiday booked and she was looking forward to seeing the pyramids. Her sudden death meant we had to cancel. So, it was amazing to stand by the Great Pyramid of Giza in Cairo this year and pay tribute to mum.
Science Museum celebrates 40 years of IVF
A new exhibition will open at the Science Museum in July to mark the 40th birthday of IVF
Happy conception day to me… and 40 years of IVF
Today marks 40 years since my conception on 10 November 1977!
Following many years of incredible work by Prof Robert Edwards and Dr Patrick Steptoe, they pioneered a technique that would allow my parents to have me and to go on to give millions of other couples the chance to have children.