From Eggs to Pregs

What Happens Behind the Scenes During IVF? | Embryologist Explains IVF Pt. 2 | Ep. 9

From Eggs to Pregs

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What really happens behind the scenes during IVF?

In Part 2 of this special conversation, Dr. Alexa Clapp continues her discussion with Aspire HFI embryologist Jacob Brown, diving deeper into the IVF laboratory and the critical work that happens every day to help patients build their families.

Jacob shares more about the precision, protocols, and teamwork required throughout the embryology process, while offering a closer look at the people responsible for caring for embryos during some of the most important stages of fertility treatment.If you've ever wondered what happens after eggs are retrieved, how embryologists help support successful outcomes, or what life is like inside an IVF lab, this episode provides an honest and educational look behind the scenes.

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