A fertility clinic in Australia has confirmed a critical error in which one woman gave birth to another couple’s child due to an embryo transfer mistake. This incident occurred at Monash IVF’s Brisbane clinic and is being described as a result of “human error,” despite strict protocols in place. Monash IVF revealed the mistake after the birth parents requested their remaining embryos to be transferred to another clinic, during which an extra embryo was found in storage, triggering an internal investigation.

The clinic emphasized its commitment to maintaining patient privacy, including that of the child, and confirmed that the information being shared has been de-identified with their knowledge. This case brings to light the legal and emotional challenges faced by families dealing with IVF mix-ups, similar to the well-publicized case in Georgia where Krystena Murray, after undergoing IVF, gave birth to a child that was not biologically hers.

Source: https://www.foxnews.com/world/in-vitro-fertilization-mix-up-leaves-mother-wrong-baby-clinic-blames-human-error