Bourn Hall Clinic

Bourn Hall Clinic (pronunciation: /bɔːrn hɔːl klɪnɪk/) is a renowned fertility clinic based in Bourn, Cambridgeshire, England. It is recognized as the world's first IVF clinic, established by Sir Robert Edwards and Patrick Steptoe, who were pioneers in the development of IVF.

Etymology

The name "Bourn Hall Clinic" is derived from its location in the village of Bourn, Cambridgeshire, England. The term "clinic" is derived from the Greek word "κλίνειν" (klinein), which means "to slope, lean or recline". Hence, it is a place where patients recline to receive medical treatment.

History

Bourn Hall Clinic was established in 1980 by Sir Robert Edwards and Patrick Steptoe, following their successful development of the IVF procedure. The clinic was set up in Bourn Hall, a historic manor house in Cambridgeshire. The first IVF baby, Louise Brown, was born in 1978, two years before the clinic was officially opened.

Services

Bourn Hall Clinic offers a range of fertility treatments, including IVF, ICSI, Egg donation, Sperm donation, and Embryo donation. The clinic also provides fertility preservation services, such as Egg freezing and Sperm freezing.

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