Families in Bradford have shared photos of their miracle babies for World IVF Day. 

The annual celebration, marked on July 25, celebrates the birth of Louise Brown - the first baby born through the IVF technique in 1978.

It has sparked a series of inspirational messages on the Telegraph & Argus' Facebook page.

A number of mothers reflected on their IVF journey whilst sharing hope to those going through the often long and emotional process. 

Beth Carr underwent five rounds of IVF in eight years.

Little Milan was born after the final embryo transfer.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Kathryn Alleyn Craven's son, left, and little Milan, rightKathryn Alleyn Craven's son, left, and little Milan, right (Image: UGC)

Kathryn Alleyn Craven's son was born in August 2009 after three rounds.

She expressed her gratitude to Mr Beck and the Reproductive Medicine Team at Bradford Royal Infirmary. 

Siobhan McCarron Hussain shared two important messages for parents undergoing IVF: "Never give up" and "Dreams can come true".

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Siobhan McCarron Hussain's little one was born in 2017Siobhan McCarron Hussain's little one was born in 2017 (Image: UGC)

Siobhan's little one was born in 2017 at Bradford Royal Infirmary after 10 rounds of IVF.

It is 19 years since Debbie Fitzmaurice's daughter was born after two rounds of ICSI, a type of IVF treatment. 

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Debbie Fitzmaurice's daughter, left, and Amie Dunn's daughter, Minnie, rightDebbie Fitzmaurice's daughter, left, and Amie Dunn's daughter, Minnie, right (Image: UGC)

She was helped by Mr Beck and Miss Sharma. 

Amie Dunn's daughter Minnie was brought into the world through IVF. She is now four years old. 

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Helen Roddis' daughterHelen Roddis' daughter (Image: UGC)

Helen Roddis paid thanks to the IVF team at Bradford Royal Infirmary and Leeds Teaching Hospitals.

Helen's daughter was born in 2016.