Michelle Obama used IVF to conceive Malia and Sasha after devastating miscarriage

Michelle Obama, while appearing on Good Morning America, revealed that they 'had to do IVF' to conceive Sasha, 17, and Malia, 20
UPDATED NOV 9, 2018

Former First Lady Michelle Obama recently revealed that she conceived both her daughters, Sasha and Malia, through IVF. Reports state that she and her husband, former President Barack Obama, sought professional help after Michelle suffered a miscarriage 20 years ago.

Michelle, while appearing on Good Morning America, admitted feeling "lost and alone" after the tragedy and added that she didn't know how common miscarriages were because we don't talk about them. "We sit in our own pain, thinking that somehow we’re broken. So, that's one of the reasons why I think it's important to talk to young mothers about the fact that miscarriages happen, and the biological clock is real,” she said.

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