Overview

• A human error during an IVF procedure in February 2025 led to a woman giving birth to a child that is not genetically hers after the wrong embryo was implanted.
• The mistake was discovered when a discrepancy in stored embryo numbers emerged during a transfer request to another clinic.
• Monash IVF has launched an internal investigation and reported the incident to Queensland's regulatory authority for assisted reproduction technologies.
• Legal experts suggest the case could set a precedent regarding parental rights if the genetic parents decide to assert claims over the child.
• The incident has damaged Monash IVF's reputation, with its stock dropping by 35%, compounding previous controversies surrounding the company.