The birth of the world's first "test tube baby" has been announced in Manchester.Louise Brown was born shortly before midnight in Oldham and District General Hospital.
Weighing 5lb 12oz (2.61 kg) the baby was delivered by caesarean section because her mother, Lesley Brown, was suffering from toxaemia.
The consultant in charge of the case, Mr Patrick Steptoe, said: "All examinations showed that the baby is quite normal. The mother's condition after delivery was also excellent."
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First Test Tube Baby Born
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Posted on: July 25, 2008 10:00 AM, by Greg Laden
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Happy 30th birthday to Louise Brown :)
Posted by: Beowulff | July 25, 2008 11:34 AM