How in vitro fertilization (IVF) works - Nassim Assefi and Brian A. Levine

Explore the science of how in vitro fertilization (IVF) works and how it helps people struggling with infertility have babies.
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Infertility affects 1 in 8 couples worldwide. But in the last 40 years, more than 5 million babies have been born using in vitro fertilization (IVF). How does it work? Nassim Assefi and Brian A. Levine detail the science behind making a baby in a lab.
Lesson by Nassim Assefi and Brian A. Levine, animation by Kozmonot Animation Studio.
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[@GuyWithAnAmazingHat]

As an animator, I am seriously intrigued and impressed by the animation techniques used in this video.

[@bingbonghafu]

It’s looks something like coffee art

[@kecym.4808]

yea

[@hiralahir3750]

Yeah indeed 🥰

[@dark7cupid794]

What is the science in the video called?

[@sigvardbjorkman]

It's really pretty, do anyone know how it was made?

[@adityakhanna113]

The animations as well as the narration are smooth... And magical... It feels like a story, beautifully explained

[@liliian.8932]

Yeah,I think so as well. Every video is worth of seeing)

[@AakashKalaria]

Aditya Khanna Animation is perfect, like you said it was soothing and magical :D

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[@crescent_foxx1014]

I agree! I love how the animation looks like a painting kinda

[@Danyl99]

Aditya Khanna Yaa love ur vids Man!

[@canthischannelget15subswit6]

I'm often laughed at by being born through ivf I always reply with "at least I was planned!"

[@hayato6140]

That's a nice burn, good job🔥

[@unwantedmacguffin5611]

Why would anyone laugh at you?

[@drawndawn3288]

Jessie Joestar cause the real world has a lot of douches and bitches

[@voidnoidoid]

sick burn

[@Tiredofinjustice1]

Planned and very much wanted! My twin girls were conceived by IVF and although it was not the preferable choice I would think of, I’m so grateful to be living in an era where people have hope and are able to be parents despite the fertility issues they may have.

[@barbarajoyjones]

I’m 21weeks pregnant with IVF boy/girl twins. Really excited for April 2023 when they arrive. I put off marriage and children for my career as a doctor. IVF is a lifesaver. Helps me have everything I want out of life. I didn’t have to sacrifice motherhood! ❤

[@nonations7420]

Congratulations 🎊 thank you for sharing these most wonderful news that give hope to many of us.

[@1battery457]

Congratulations! Me and my twin sister were born via IVF. It took my parents two attempts but the technology has improved alot since then. I wish you the best of luck on your journey!

[@rainbowcake8650]

Awww!! You sound like you'll be a great mother! Your babies are cure^^ ik they're not here yet but thats amazing!^^

[@witch_in_a_wheelchair3050]

I'm hoping everything is going well for you three! Good luck ❤❤

[@totalme302]

Yeahh

[@victorlo7910]

That good thing is all IVF babies are “wanted” babies. There are no unwanted and accidental IVF babies.

[@Loraney7585]

Unless they make twins and the mother only wanted 1

[@smallknuckles5708]

@@Loraney7585LMAO

[@TheTimeMage]

but then that would mean the other embryos.... who weren't placed in a mother....

[@davinciflies8448]

The most logical statement ever bro, made the day!

[@emmaritahart]

:d tbh sometimes it's hard to tell if I really was planned or not, because I'm the firstborn, and I was born quite soon after the marriage (18 months?) I sometimes cry thinking about it, but at least I exist!

[@katiecook8195]

My mom was 37 when she had my siblings and I -who are triplets-, and we had been frozen for three years, and we were 3 months premature. We are all VERY lucky to be here.

[@tolgonai9042]

🎉 congratulations

[@GalaxyPrincessK]

I tried IVF once and I lost him sadly, made it 5 months but had some problems with my health and went into labor early, he survived for 28 minutes. His name was Gabriel after the angel. Nothing wrong with the IVF just me, i had another son at 5 months, daughter after him came at 6 months and my twins came at 7½ months, I just have problems carrying kids.

[@ceejaycoco2934]

How many living children do u have?

[@lulubreadddo]

just wanna say im so sorry for your loss, hope you are doing okay

[@rosieg6989]

Sorry for your loss.

[@crystalislamee]

Naw that’s so sad, wishing you the best of luck in future

[@jariatouj5768]

Have you consulted with an endocrinologist to see if they can stitch your cervix. Look up trans abdominal cerclage.

[@sarans97]

This whole video is so calming and beautifully made.

[@manvisaboo5430]

True

[@yongrui7028]

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[@yongrui7028]

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[@yongrui7028]

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[@yongrui7028]

BBC

[@tamarawest9552]

I have PCOS and I remember how I felt when the doctor told me it would be hard for me to conceive I now have 4 children very successful pregnancies. God blessed me!

[@zabssoutherngirl2019]

Amen! 👏🏾🙌🏽

[@jasminabaynosa7526]

You. Undergo in this process

[@FatimaKhan-dx3ek]

You had naturally aur through ivf

[@tamarawest9552]

@@FatimaKhan-dx3ek kzbin.info/door/yTMgLJxCUNHcypL9ugBjxg

[@thejaswanirajesh4693]

How much it cost mam

[@bohochictrish]

I am a proud IVF baby

[@molly4919]

Trisha Cooper same :))

[@lowri974]

Trisha Cooper me too!!

[@naseerwani278]

really

[@IntrusiveDuck]

I'm natural

[@hazeljoypaguirigan4751]

How much it cost?

[@raquelesparza6932]

Got here because of my homework, i dont regret anything. This is beautiful.

[@ltericdavis2237]

That was some of the most interesting animations and art directions I have seen in a while.

[@chan.sorman]

Without IVF, I couldn't be here writing this comment.

[@falfal2165]

I wouldn't be here either without IVF

[@Ghoul_Boi]

Georgie Orman Me too 😄

[@itzmeShanell]

Me three!

[@molly4919]

Georgie Orman samee :)

[@molly4919]

Fal Fal same

[@soshowme9405]

I was born from IVF.... now I feel like an experimented mutant who has superpowers in my genetic code

[@christophersinambela]

Brocoli Anns same here hahaha

[@AleuWolfram]

how do you do ivf? Me and my partner are having a hard time getting pregnant

[@soshowme9405]

BlackJackal oh i havent plucked up the courage to ask my parents yet :v

[@bungeeegummm564]

@@AleuWolfram You should ask questions on Quora (as it has experts about everything there). You shouldn't be trusting youtube's comment section :) Hope you have a good day.

[@coralbachmann6313]

Teamm

[@skiresortbum9935]

Me and my older sister were made via in vitro but I was frozen so my nickname is “popsicle Patty” thank you mom, thank you.

[@ellee30]

Love that.

[@ashar1182]

I went through I VF 3 times. At 4 th attempt I delivered triplet girls. I am very grateful for the doctors and their team.

[@ruthjackson1343]

Do you ever regret all the babies they created and threw out? I've considered IVF too, and I've miscarried naturally, but the thought of having my babies made only to purposely throw out some of them doesn't sit right with me.

[@ashar1182]

@@ruthjackson1343 if they selected one or 2 healthy ones . it is good for you only. They can’t choose all. Chromosome problem occurs in future. No one doesn’t want abnormal kids. Right? Hope for the best and good luck for your journey👍

[@tebmedtourism]

We are thrilled to hear about your successful IVF experience. We would be delighted to learn more about your journey and the challenges you faced along the way.

[@dannyfortuna3633]

As a med student, I ADORE these videos, they are sooo explicative and clear! Im inlove with the work you TED Ed guys are doing, by explaining such complex concepts to society Keep it up!

[@hinahinananoha7783]

IVF is great. But adoption should easier too. So many kids are already here needing love and care.

[@danielfansgroup]

Nadiya Nanoha yeah I hope ppl are that nice but all they do when adobting is becoming picky. they dont want to deal with a child issues he devolp from being orphan thats why some adopted childrens were send back to orphen after being adopted cause they want a well behaved child

[@hinahinananoha7783]

Dan fansgroup That's awful:(

[@saram5354]

A lot of people do choose to adopt but a lot of people still want the experience of having their own biological child. It's a matter of choice and what people want for themselves.

[@naseerwani278]

true

[@IntrusiveDuck]

Ilovekpop Got7 yea And the picky ones want perfect kids not ones with disabilities or mental disorders or no legs and arms Stuff like that It's sad Just take the kid

[@lauramojica7275]

As a IVF baby this was pretty trippy to watch, either way it is still amazing!

[@tebmedtourism]

I would very much like to know your feelings as a person born IVf

[@PapuaBroadcaster]

My child born this way. Thank GOD and the doctors.

[@sofitocyn100]

God didn't let you conceive naturally though

[@kevinkarvaski7767]

@@sofitocyn100 and? He’s still the greatest. When a door is closed a window is opened. We can view it as spite or we can view it as grace. Those that believe in the kingdom know that all things work together for the good of god. No matter how complicated they seem in the moment. God bless your fam, original poster 🙏🏻

[@liviwaslost]

@@sofitocyn100 God still let the doctors help though. God works in mysterious ways.

[@veravanophoven_]

I was BORN this way :)

[@liviwaslost]

@@veravanophoven_ my cousin was born this way.

[@cchiri]

The animation work was outstanding! Very beautiful.

[@poiuytrew09876]

It's Ebru art by Garip Ay

[@phangirl2043]

In vitro fertilization can be a touchy subject, but when used the right way for the right reasons it can be very useful to people who need it. Ways it can be useful for people is if the husband or wife has infertility or if either of them has a cancer that doesn’t allow them to be able to conceive or for homosexual couples who can’t conceive naturally. Just because someone is unable to make a child doesn’t mean they can never have any ever. This is a way for people to be able to have their own child, with their own genetic makeup. The people who are unable to have their own children shouldn’t be punished. In vitro fertilization is their way out of their sticky situation. Yes, it may not be natural but we have the technology to give people a child even when they may not be able to normally. It is not like the parents are specifically “picking out” their child. They are randomly taking eggs out of the woman’s ovary and fertilizing them with a random sperm from the male and putting the finished product back in the woman’s uterus after about five days to finish its development before birth. Essentially, everything is happening, just not in the body. But, this is what has to happen for some people so they can have a child. No one should be denied the gift of a child, no matter how it came about.

[@hinahinananoha7783]

phangirl !! Why is it tricky question?

[@blackdevildrake]

Theеee Rеаl ED Cure is оver 300 Yеeеаrs Old! twitter.com/7a4537061018a73c1/status/804602507225808896 Hоw in vitrо fertilizatiоn IVF works Nassim Assеfi аnd Briаan А Levine

[@valorwarrior7628]

even at the expense of mothers who would lose their children at the time of birth?

[@rusokana3642]

@@valorwarrior7628 yeah, it’s a pretty sticky situation to be honest. We need a way where the baby can be born without the mother’s body .Unfortunately, the technology is not advanced enough for that for now, which is why 100% willing women should do it.

[@wolfstar675]

It's only a "touchy subject" for religious Neanderthals

[@CrackSmonka]

Overwhelming animation. Water color drops, loved it. One of the best I've seen so far from Ted videos.

[@ashantal5172]

Thank God for IVF!!! That's how I conceived my little princess!!

[@Creatorsan]

It's how me and my triplet siblings were made. (My parents were older than 35 at the time) We were premiees at about 26 weeks in I think. (We definetly were not full term. Mother had complications) Although that is to be expected with multiples..

[@kevwoodworth9119]

I love this video it has beautiful animation and it also makes IVF easy to understand and I love how IVF has changed women’s lives . My heart goes out to people that didn’t know that IVF existed and thought they couldn’t have a baby when there dream was to have one. And if you are made fun of because you are an IVF baby remember you were just born in a different way doesn’t matter you are no different than every other person you were just born in a different way🤰🤱🏻👨🏼‍🍼🧑🏽‍🍼👶🏻🥰

[@qualateel1076]

How much was everything?

[@Trilliman707]

​@@Creatorsanwell if ur mother had u when she was the most fertile early early 20s like at 22 that wouldn't be a problem encourage ur children to have kids young and do t allow them or atleast try not allow them to have them any later all they doing is taking away time from your grandkids and your parents which will be ur grandkids great grandparents since they had u late ur grandkids probably want see them

[@Creatorsan]

@@Trilliman707 My mother had me at 38 years old. Plus she had other complications with her health. If she was able to have a 4th kid, she would've. That never happened due to her fertility problems.

[@rabia1180]

I love Ted-Ed and I hope you guys keep making videos forever. Truly helpful and interesting stuff. You hit all the criteria: making it easy to understand for anyone and everyone and keeping it as interesting as possible. You have no idea how as a student, how much I appreciate your content

[@tiaramason1678]

My journey with IVF Mexico just began and I’m very happy to have them be part of my ivf journey…everything is going quite good…impatient to see my baby grow day by day! Thank you!

[@AleuWolfram]

how do you do ivf? Me and my partner are having a hard time getting pregnant

[@pazzieanneknexx809]

"FSH" WHY ARE THERE FISH IN MY OVARIES?!

[@thefluffyoctopus5543]

Pazzie Anne Knexx Fishes without eyes are very common in ovaries, believe it or not.

[@thelittleredhairedgirlfrom6527]

Pazzie Anne Knexx That explains the smell.

[@rayyansaud6806]

Pazzie Anne Knexx ^

[@woongaboonga]

lol

[@terrariaman8454]

*f e e s h .*

[@arianadidomenico5695]

Aye I'm one of those over 5,000,000 babies

[@brysonfetters7680]

Ariana DiDomenico Me too :D

[@nicolemiles3106]

Ariana DiDomenico what?

[@christophersinambela]

me tooooooo

[@IntrusiveDuck]

I'm not

[@mintytoffee2847]

So am I

[@zarinaa1135]

This is one of the most beautiful, mesmerizing and enchanting pieces of animation I'll ever see in my life. And I want to work in animation!

[@AdnanBirmani]

Thank you for providing this information. Infertility breaks my all dreams of having a baby. My husband supports me in every difficulty. Now we are thinking to go for IVF.

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[@mariasmith7318]

Im so grateful for the video. It has a lot to learn from. I never knew that IVF is more advanced now. The medication advancements are getting better every day now. IVF and surrogacy are truly a blessing for so many infertile people. I wish these treatments get legalized soon all over the world.

[@MsKrisJb]

We don’t need more clones. Science will never replace real life. Only bring harm to it with its imitations. In disguise as a blessing but certainly is not.

[@isabelwilliams1378]

IVF is a very complicated process. But it is a blessing. Many people opt for it. They get their babies via this process. I also opted for IVF. My baby boy was born healthy. He is 2 years old now. I am really happy to choose IVF.

[@marieantoinette1234]

Could this video be more, simple, informative and easy to watch ? The best I’ve seen on IVF!

[@sarahconnor13]

One of my friends was born via IVF and he has a twin sister. Honestly I think it's pretty cool that he got made in a test tube.

[@ShotoFromUA1244]

You have to love a TED-Ed video. They're amazing. My entire class goes crazy when they are told they are going to be watching a TED-Ed video

[@irinaklaus277]

First of all, incredible animation. Secondly, superb statistical analysis. Thirdly, enormously informative, as well. Thank you so much for this video. I'm glad you guys made this. It's going to help so many people. Thank you @garip ay for this animation. It was really, really good!

[@ericleathers4592]

I feel so calm right now. The animation, music and narrator was mesmerizing

[@ammyalen7633]

This is just amazing. The way it was all explained. I am so sure that this would help people out with their IVF.

[@brocklee3768]

The animation graphics were absolutely outstanding! I believe my brain absorbed more knowledge and less distraction because of this, thank you!

[@Archanakoul]

This animation was the best of all. It just made everything feel connected. Bravo!

[@euphoricanimal]

This was a very informative and beautifully made video. Kudos to everyone involved in the making & thanks a lot. Keep up the good work guys. :D

[@cookiesyruplover]

5 years later and this video is still as beautiful as it is educational!

[@janetjones2290]

This is really great. IVF is really a blessing of science it has helped so many people. I am glad that I support it. I hope people learn from this. It's very informative. Take care.

[@abigailtheweirdo1107]

My mom and step father are having a baby, I’ll be my new little brother, yeah it’s a boy, they made him the normal way, they have friends that for years couldn’t get pregnant, but on my moms wedding day they said that they where having a baby, it was a IVF, I’m happy for them after all this time they are finally gonna have kid, and I’m happy imma have a little brother I pray for people that want kids :)

[@PeterNerlich]

Wow. You've created a true masterpiece there.

[@queren9973]

It's so exciting to see this video because I'm one of those children!♥️

[@imdyinginside9772]

The sound effects, psychadelic aesthetic of the af the animation and her voice is so relaxing

[@aleefcharles1759]

The animation is beautiful.thanks for sharing it.i faced infertility problem many years.i had no baby.but the blessing treatment of ivf i become mother.thanks to ivf i am spending a verry happy life with my kids.its the safest treatment.best wishes for all infertility patients

[@shaetaylor4455]

they make making a baby sound like... oh I'm bored let's go make a baby

[@IntrusiveDuck]

Shae Taylor lmao

[@lintonfr]

It's too ez to do it 😞

[@iris3865]

😂

[@theperfectionist]

This video is so good that I became pregnant watching it as a male.

[@malevolentthedragon]

Underrated comment

[@samiabed2206]

lol

[@Electroblade360]

You W H A T

[@katedp7825]

I watched it cause it was recommended and the video looked interesting.

[@edgemadefoxe367]

Congratulations

[@NigraXXL]

The lesson was great but man the animation was FANTASTIC! This should be shown in schools. It is simply great

[@anushkagoel6664]

What a gorgeous, GORGEOUS animation and beautiful voice of the narrator!!

[@Eltoca21]

Instead of calling it "artificial baby making", how about calling it assisted baby making or assisted egg fertilization...

[@navneethkrishnan3412]

They are called Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs)...

[@kevwoodworth9119]

Indeed I don’t have kid’s but I think it’s just a little help getting pregnant 🤰 don’t be embarrassed about being an helped baby be proud you are the results of how far humanity’s come and how excepting society is there is still a long way to go but I think this video explains it and the animation is beautiful 🤗🤰🤱🏻

[@milosjanic1038]

oh no, the word police

[@tradgothmiku]

I'm an IVF baby!! It's so cool to know how it works.

[@juliettehamelle1747]

Can I just say that even though this is an instructional video, it is absolutely beautiful? Look at that animation! :)

[@Ninon67]

Again, the animation and lesson itself is beyond amazing. It's Divine.

[@alebolan483]

I’m so grateful for modern medicine! After 4 years of secondary infertility, IVF made me a mom again.

[@Trilliman707]

How old are u

[@alebolan483]

@@Trilliman707 why do you want to now my age?

[@Trilliman707]

@@alebolan483 because you probably put this harm on urself wouldn't be a problem if u have kids at ur peak which is early 20s ur probably aging going on 40 having children which is still a problem bc now u neglected alot of blessings you could of had if u had them younger now ur time with ur children gonna be neglected ur just gonna die sooner on them and have less time with them and the inevitable will happen way sooner and no u also took away time from ur kids when it comes to older relatives they will also have less time with them u should feel ashamed for not having them sooner tell ur kids to get married young and have kids young

[@alebolan483]

@@Trilliman707 I don’t know where you’re from but I definitely didn’t want to have kids in my early 20’s because I was in college. I had my first child at 26 and my twins at 33. It’s such ashamed that you’re on the internet just trolling. Get a life!

[@ainoaguy]

I love the visuals for this video.

[@katiea3269]

My husband is missing his vas deferens. I have pcos. We’re starting the IVF process and we couldn’t be more excited. People saying “adopt”. It’s not that easy. And other than our issues we’re completely healthy adults. We deserve to create a part of ourselves. Is it expensive? Yes. Is it controversial? Sure. But we plan to have every embryo we create become a loved part of our family. That’s our biggest thing. We won’t let a healthy BABY go unloved. We understand what it entails. And we accept the journey we’re on.

[@tebmedtourism]

Why didn't you choose Iran for IVF? It would significantly reduce the costs.

[@daniyalraja8790]

Thanks to the team for making the video. It is really helpful for couples like us. I was finding such videos from a long time. At last I found these videos out which are really helpful for me. I can't conceive and someone told me about IVF. I don't know much about this so I decided to search it on internet. Your video really helped me a lot to know what this all is. Thanks for helping me out. I am really happy to see this video. Best of luck!

[@shaynataggart6649]

I’m carrying my IVF/ ICSI baby right now, she’s due Early October

[@zayan8404]

May god bless her. Sending all the support

[@iriswatson3614]

What a great piece of work it was! I am so impressed. You have explained everything so well. the video is just adorable. I so appreciate what you have done. thanks for making such informative video. Thanks a lot for using your skills for such sensitive procedure. Keep up the good work!

[@ChinchillaBONK]

The animations in this video is beautiful and much better than I expected

[@autahassan143]

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[@MalaysianTropikfusion]

This is one of the most beautiful TED Ed videos yet, both animation-wise and subject-wise =)

[@PlaywithGio732]

This video made me feel motivated as I am waiting for 2years to get my owb baby with natural pregnancy. if it can’t happen at least we have hope with this IVF process.

[@duckiebee2831]

As selfish as it may sound, not everyone wants to take care of someone else's child. It could even be for health reasons, you may not know about conditions the child could have. The last thing you want to do is bring a child into your house if you can't care for them properly. It's also a very complicated and lengthy process ( and usually expensive ) process and not everyone has time, patience and money for it. Sometimes people completely forget about the wellbeing of the parents also. It's not all about the children - there has to be balance. Also, it's really personal preference - most couples prefer to have a baby they're genetically related to, some women may even prefer to experience pregnancy as they feel it's more 'worth the wait' and can bring you closer to the child AND your partner. Again, it's not selfish - it's preference. Every Time there's something about IVF, there are so many people saying 'just adopt', not everyone wants to. No one should feel pressured into a choice different from their preference. Especially for one so life changing.

[@spoidalbynature]

+Duckie bee Your right, not only does it sound selfish, it just plain out is selfish. I'm not saying they can't, but let's keep it real and just say they are selfish people for that decision.

[@_Flioness_]

there is also a age limit for adoption. Or was. cause thats the reason my parents chose IVF instead of adoption.

[@oliviaswann4686]

I don't think IVF should be funded AT ALL on the NHS. (I'm English). Believe it or not, it is. I'm 35, married with PCOS but I cannot comprehend how IVF should be 'free' and state funded. Having a baby is not a medical necessity when there are so many more urgent needs for the funding.

[@IntrusiveDuck]

MarktheSpark exactly That's the sad part

[@sibm3941]

You don't have to be infertile to adopt. Fertile couples choose to have biological children all the time instead of adopting. People who want IVF have just as much right to want to have biological children. It's not their duty to adopt. If anything it is everyone's.

[@JuneMoons]

The visuals of this video are amazing.

[@boy638]

As for the method of injecting one sperm into the egg, may i know how do they choose the best sperm among the millions?

[@boy638]

미셜비 sounds like it might be a long and tedious process

[@salma5202]

미셜비 Except that a sperm doesn't need to "swim" if it's already directly inserted into the egg. The flagellum is there for the sperm's journey through the uterus and to the egg only.

[@armanypeguero8300]

They just say fuck it I guess but if they did study the sperm they could determine genetic traits such as a possible skin tone and avoid passing on genetic diseases

[@11inaK27]

I guess anyone of em ?

[@CrxyLinda]

They weed out the defective ones, two tails, swimming in circles, etc, since they only need the head for the genetic materials, the defective ones may not fertilize correctly and cause defects in the baby as well.

[@priyamorin2461]

I had 2 ectopic pregnancies by the time I was 25. Spent 5 years saving to do ivf. Had my son. 5 years later just transferred my last 2 frozen embryos. I think I'm pregnant but will take the test tomorrow morning. If I am it will basically be an unimaginable joy that i thought impossible for me. Ivf is so hard. So many variables. Although if it were free I would do it again.

[@askosefamerve]

Were you pregnant?

[@priyamorin2461]

@@askosefamerve I was but ended up not being viable. I had a positive pregnancy test at home but the blood work and ultrasound at the clinic showed that the embryo was too small. Miscarried after I stopped all the medication. It's a tough road. Doing better now might try one more round of ivf.

[@HelloImCarter]

Please, please, PLEASE upload the making of this video.

[@aliceblake9983]

The animations were incredible. Such an informative video. This easily explained the process of IVF. Very informative for people. It was almost as if this was a story. excellent job.

[@social.2184]

Very nice explanation and excellent presentation. TedEd never fails to disappoint us.

[@user-lu4xp7iv8c]

My favorite part of the animation was when the development of the placenta turned into a mother holding her baby. 3:26 That was really cool

[@youaremyunicorn8252]

Thanks to this technique I have 2 beautiful, healthy smart lovely daughters, that have been a blessing to our family and life for 12 years.🙏🏻😇

[@mirandajames9459]

Hey! This is such a good video. Thank you for giving us such important information in this beautiful video. A lot of people believe in so many myths about IVF. A lot don't exactly understand what it is. I was one of these people. This video explains everything.

[@payalsahi7152]

It's because of your animation and narration skills that every vedio on your channel feels like a story which can be understood very well!!

[@ishtenyobahtop9380]

The animation and voice-over for this video is brilliant !

[@sandrawhite7968]

Superb video, once again. IVF is such a brilliant process. It's all because of science. We're really in debt of science. There's no harm in admitting it, either. Science has helped us in every walk of life. And now it's helping create life!

[@kayleighperry6200]

Beautiful animation. And a great choice of narrator for a sensitive topic.

[@emmanuelasare735]

The narrator did an amazing job. The content is fantastic as well

[@lindarussell7920]

Hi. I hope things are good at your side. This is one of the most interesting videos I have ever seen. You have presented the information in a beautiful manner. Hats off to you. IVF is truly a blessing for the infertile couples. Much support to all those who are going through this. I hope to see more such unique videos from you. Stay blessed. :))

[@carolinelorio9481]

I’m an in vitro baby, and, like they said, I’m living a normal, healthy life!

[@PrashantMaurice]

visuals of this video are at a whole different level....... good job TEDeD for pushing boundaries......

[@mollyhawks9664]

All you need to know about IVF is in this Video. Great job.

[@shoaibjaved2633]

beautifully animated!

[@stephaniestallin635]

It is really a good thing to see that scientists are making a progress for it. I know people have been doing good for this purpose. I hope everyone should be freed from this curse of infertility.

[@aubreyjeff7112]

Ted has always been my favorite. It's a great video. So good to watch. It's great to know what actually goes inside oour body. Too bad it didn't work for me. But it is successful for a lot of people. Great work!

[@nachannachle2706]

Beautiful artwork, narration and information. Thanks TedEd!

[@showaibzaman400]

It feel like dreaming.😊 wonderfull lesson.

[@mayaravieira7599]

So interesting and cool information!

[@shamainshamain5021]

Cant believe such brilliant animation cud be done. Its not animation its magic like pure magic

[@maryjoyabejuela447]

Now I know😍😍 Thanks TED-Ed it's a very big help for me because I'm taking the Licensure Exam for Teachers 😊😊

[@MarcioLiao]

WoW... This video was beautiful...

[@ThelastAnaconda]

i though babys came from storks ...wtf....

[@austinspurlock4647]

Oh my god please tell me you're joking

[@pyr0maniacyt363]

Nope, they come from jizz and eggs

[@crisptomato9495]

Oh you sweet summer child

[@indranilbose9454]

Yeeeaaahhhh, you shouldn't have come here. Welcome to what the internet is crazy about.

[@nesswhopees]

I so hope you're just a young kid omg

[@angelalott2383]

The animation in this video is stunning!

[@pheobe1237]

Well wow, Whoever did this. It's really great. The work is awesome. Information is pretty clear. I could use this in my tuition to help the children know about this process. It really helped them understanding the process better. I am very happy to watch this video. Thanks a lot.

[@mollyhawks9664]

This is a very informative video. It does not only show how IVF works but also tell in depth what is going on inside your body when considering natural birth. Great video and Great job. Keep uploading good content like this.

[@BestFitSquareChannel]

Kudos… well done… thank you...

[@anitacourt7919]

That is so great. This is something worth watching. All people looking into IVF must have a look into this. It is quite informative. It may clear your doubts. More power to all of you. Baby dust on your way.

[@vijayalakshmi8044]

awesome animation and fantabulous narration