Naija Blog reports that in a historic medical event, Thaddeus Daniel Pierce was born on July 26, 2025, in Ohio, United States, from what is believed to be the oldest known frozen embryo ever used to achieve a live birth.
Thaddeus was born healthy to Lindsey and Tim Pierce, the adoptive parents of an embryo that had been preserved for more than three decades.
A Story of Hope and Medical Advancement
The story began in the early 1990s when Linda Archerd underwent in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and had four embryos created. One of those embryos led to the birth of her daughter, now 30 years old. The remaining three were frozen and stored.
After going through a divorce, Linda made the emotional and life-changing decision to donate the remaining embryos to a couple in need. Her choice eventually led to the selection of Lindsey and Tim Pierce, who had been searching for a chance to start a family.
Faith-Based Fertility Clinic Takes the Lead
The embryo transfer was performed by Dr. John Gordon, a renowned fertility specialist, at a faith-based clinic that specializes in embryo donation and pro-life IVF services.
This unprecedented case has made headlines globally, with medical experts applauding the development as proof that cryopreserved embryos can remain viable for decades under the right conditions.
A Miracle Birth That Breaks Records
Though previously held records have seen frozen embryos survive 20–27 years, Thaddeus Daniel Pierce's 30+ year journey from embryo to birth has set a new global standard.
This development could reshape the conversation around embryo storage, adoption, and reproductive technologies worldwide.
