The day is observed to commemorate the birth of the world's first IVF baby, Louise Brown, born in 1978.
In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in which an egg is fertilised with sperm in a laboratory before the embryo is transferred to the uterus.
The day aims to raise awareness about infertility, reduce stigma, promote reproductive health, and improve access to fertility care.
IVF may help people with blocked fallopian tubes, male infertility, ovulation disorders, endometriosis, unexplained infertility, or age-related infertility.
Modern IVF practices often use single embryo transfer to reduce multiple pregnancies, and most IVF babies are healthy and develop normally.