The birth of Louise Brown – the world’s first “test-tube baby” – has been ranked alongside the moon landing as one of the most significant events for mankind in the 20th century. It was the catalyst for IVF techniques that have revolutionised fertility treatment.

Now Louise reveals the impact that being a born a celebrity has had on her life and that of her family.

Front Cover of paper back books, Louise Brown: 40 years of IVF. Cover shows Louise as a baby.

Special 40th anniversary edition of My life as the world’s first test-tube baby.

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Cover of Hardback Book. Louise Brown "My Life as the word's first test-tube baby. Cover shows a smiling Louise Brown.

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“There aren’t many people that can say they were world famous within hours of being born” Louise Brown

At 11.47pm on July 25, 1978, Louise Brown was the first person ever to be born through science rather than as the result of two people having sex. The birth was hailed as a “miracle” by the world’s media, making her instantly famous.