Meet Petri Dish Princess, the inspiring true story of Elizabeth Carr, the first baby born through IVF in the United States.
More than 12 million babies have now been born through IVF worldwide, but in 1981, Elizabeth's birth changed history and gave hope to millions of families dreaming of having a child.
Written by award-winning journalist and Infertile AF podcast host Ali Prato and beautifully illustrated by Fede Bonifacini, Petri Dish Princess celebrates the love, courage, science, and perseverance behind every family-building journey.
Whether your family was created through IVF, surrogacy, donor conception, adoption, or another unique path, this heartfelt story reminds children that there is no one "right" way to become a family—and that every beginning deserves to be celebrated.
Perfect for:
Families created through IVF
Fertility clinics and waiting rooms
OB/GYN and pediatric offices
Schools and libraries
Baby showers and keepsake gifts
Anyone who believes every family story matters
Meet Petri Dish Princess, the inspiring true story of Elizabeth Carr, the first baby born through IVF in the United States.
More than 12 million babies have now been born through IVF worldwide, but in 1981, Elizabeth's birth changed history and gave hope to millions of families dreaming of having a child.
Written by award-winning journalist and Infertile AF podcast host Ali Prato and beautifully illustrated by Fede Bonifacini, Petri Dish Princess celebrates the love, courage, science, and perseverance behind every family-building journey.
Whether your family was created through IVF, surrogacy, donor conception, adoption, or another unique path, this heartfelt story reminds children that there is no one "right" way to become a family—and that every beginning deserves to be celebrated.
Perfect for:
Families created through IVF
Fertility clinics and waiting rooms
OB/GYN and pediatric offices
Schools and libraries
Baby showers and keepsake gifts
Anyone who believes every family story matters