The Ivf Blueprint - by Abby Eblen & Carrie Bedient & Susan Hudson (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The definitive guide to IVF from leading physicians who have helped thousands of patients successfully navigate fertility treatment--and will demystify the process for you.

Wherever you are in your fertility journey, you're bound to have questions. What should I ask at the first doctor visit? Are there supplements that might give my ovaries that extra kick? Do I have a good chance of getting pregnant?

Drs. Abby Eblen, Carrie Bedient, and Susan Hudson get real about what you can really expect from IVF--and simplify the complex world of fertility to give you the best possible chance of success. The IVF Blueprint covers every aspect of the process, from preparing for IVF to egg retrieval, recovery, embryo transfer, and more, including valuable insights on:

• The science behind IVF and egg freezing

• Step-by-step explanations of each procedure

• Strategies to maximize your odds of success

• Emotional and physical considerations during treatment

Combining deep expertise, their personal experiences as IVF patients, and the candid style of their Fertility Docs Uncensored podcast, Drs. Abby, Carrie, and Susan are there with you for every step of the way, sharing everything they know to help you welcome your newest family member.

Review Quotes

"If you ever wished you could sit down with your fertility doctor and get the real info on everything going on in IVF, from egg freezing to supplements, to why a cycle didn't work and how it could work better next time, here's your chance. Better yet, in The IVF Blueprint, it's compassionate, smart, female reproductive immunologists giving you the inside scoop."--Amy Klein, author of The Trying Game

"These doctors truly know what they're talking about. They've lived and worked through every aspect of the IVF journey--inside and out--and it's clear from every page that they genuinely care. Their experience, insight, and compassion shine through, making The IVF Blueprint an invaluable resource for anyone navigating this path."--Randine Lewis, PhD, author of The Infertility Cure, The Way of the Fertile Soul, and Birthing the Tao

About the Author

Abby Eblen, MD, MSHS, is a board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. In 2022 and 2023, she was named as one of Nashville's Top Docs by Nashville Lifestyles magazine. Her practice, Nashville Fertility Center, was recently named as the 13th best fertility practice in the United States in 2023 by Newsweek magazine. She is currently an Assistant Professor for the University of Tennessee Nashville OB/GYN Residency program. 

Carrie Bedient, MD, is board-certified in obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive endocrinology & infertility. Dr Bedient is the Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Mountain View OB/GYN residency and a clinical assistant professor for the Kirk Kerkorian College of Medicine at University of Nevada Las Vegas. She currently is a partner and Director of Egg Donation at the Fertility Center of Las Vegas.  

Susan Hudson, MD, is a board-certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility and obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Hudson practices at Texas Fertility Center in New Braunfels and Corpus Christi, Texas. She currently serves as medical director for an Ovation-network andrology lab within her clinic. She served as Chair for the Texas Medical Association Council on Practice Management Services in 2019-2021 and is an active member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and the Comal County Medical Society.