A Florida couple who discovered their baby was not genetically theirs due to an IVF mix-up has identified the child's biological parents. Tiffany Score and Steven Mills, who welcomed a baby girl named Shea in December 2025, sued the Fertility Clinic of Orlando and its doctor, Milton McNichol, in January after genetic testing revealed Shea was not their biological child. The couple initially expressed a 'moral obligation' to find Shea's genetic parents but later stated they wanted to keep raising her as their own.
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Genetic testing confirmed that Shea is 100% South Asian, and the clinic identified a South Asian couple as her biological parents. The couple's identity remains confidential. Score and Mills released a statement saying, 'This ends one chapter in our heartbreaking journey, but it raises new issues that will have to be resolved.' They emphasized their commitment to raising Shea as their daughter.
Background and Context
The couple pursued genetic testing after noticing Shea's physical appearance did not match their own. The lawsuit alleged negligence and requested help in reuniting Shea with her biological parents. The clinic and doctor have not disputed the mix-up but have not provided details about the couple's missing embryos. The case raises legal and ethical questions about parental rights and the responsibilities of fertility clinics.