The IVF Blueprint

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.

• "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
• “An essential, expertly crafted guide that demystifies every step of the IVF journey with clarity, compassion, and authority. Whether you're just starting or seeking alternative routes, The IVF Blueprint is the roadmap every hopeful parent deserves—thorough, practical, and deeply empowering.”
  Zaraq Khan, MBBS, MCR. FACOG, Chair, Department of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Mayo Clinic and co-author of Mayo Clinic Guide to Fertility and Conception, 2nd edition
• “In this empowering resource, the doctors behind the Fertility Docs Uncensored podcast shed light on in vitro fertilization. . . .They succeed in demystifying the science behind egg stimulation and retrieval and embryo transfers. Furthermore, they offer compassion and sensitivity. . . . An informative guide for people hoping to take charge of their fertility.”
  Publishers Weekly