Olympic champion Alysa Liu says “It is what it is” on being born through IVF: Why her story gives hope to the families considering IVF

Olympic skater Alysa Liu's IVF birth story helps normalize assisted reproduction globally. Her father chose surrogacy and donor eggs, which shaped her family's journey. Liu's simple "It is what it is" response removes shame from conception methods. This attitude reassures hopeful parents that conception does not define a child's worth. Families are built through love and care, regardless of genetic origins.