Australian IVF Clinic Admit Embryo Mix-Up Resulting in Baby Born to Wrong Mother

Spotlight on IVF Regulation Over Embryo Mix-Up

IVF regulation is in the spotlight after a mix-up that led to a woman giving birth to a baby not related to her, with little chance the genetic parents can claim custody. Leading fertility clinic Monash IVF revealed a woman at a Brisbane facility had another patient’s embryo incorrectly transferred to her due to “human error.” The mistake was picked up in February after the birth parents asked for their remaining embryos to be transferred elsewh…

Shocking mix-up! Woman gives birth to stranger’s baby after fertility doctor implants wrong embryo

A woman in Brisbane gave birth to another couple's child due to an IVF mix-up at a fertility clinic. Discovered in February 2025, the case raises legal concerns over parental rights and calls for stronger safeguards in Australia's assisted reproduction industry.

Australian Woman Gives Birth To Stranger's Baby In IVF Mistake

A woman in Brisbane, Australia, gave birth to another couple's child due to an IVF mix-up at Monash IVF, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The error, discovered in February 2025, occurred when the wrong embryo was implanted during treatment at the clinic. The birth parents noticed discrepancies when attempting to transfer remaining embryos to another clinic.  According to ABC News, legal experts suggest that under current Aus…

In vitro fertilization mix-up leaves mother with wrong baby, clinic blames 'human error'

An Australian woman gave birth to another couple’s baby after an IVF embryo mix-up at Monash clinic, now under investigation for what it calls "human error."

Woman gives birth to stranger's baby after 'nightmare' IVF mix-up

Experts say it's not legally clear who the child's rightful parents are.

An Australian woman unknowingly gave birth to a stranger's baby after receiving another patient's embryo from her in vitro fertilization (IVF) clinic due to "human error," the clinic said.