Their Son Died. Months Later, Woman, 54, Has Baby From 22-Year-Old Embryo
At 54, Christina Rapti-Tzelepi gave birth to her daughter in Athens following IVF using embryos frozen on March 17, 2004.
A Greek couple welcomed a healthy baby girl into their family, born from embryos frozen 22 years ago, after they lost their only son in a car accident. Christina Rapti-Tzelepi, 54, gave birth to her daughter in December 2025 using IVF at Genesis Athens Clinic. The couple had previously frozen 12 embryos in 2004 when they were unable to conceive.
After losing their son, George, in October 2025, Christina and her husband Konstantinos decided to try again despite the 54-year age limit for IVF in Greece. The couple's gynecologist, Dr. Konstantinos Pantos, worked closely with them to ensure Christina's safety during the pregnancy and birth. The couple expressed their desire to change the legislation regarding IVF age limits, as Christina is now ineligible for further treatments.
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