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Hatching a Plan

Emma Whitney, Simon Tomes

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Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in fertility treatment? Join Emma, the embryologist, and her husband Simon for a down-to-earth conversation about making dreams of parenthood a reality. Each episode dives into the science of embryology in a way that's easy to understand, empowering you to ask the right questions on your fertility journey.
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Hi, I'm Daisy. I write about my daily life, my style and my love of city breaks. I spend my time between Cambridge and Sheffield and can always be found with a camera in my hand. Find me at prettygreentea.com or @prettygreentea on Twitter.
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Thousands of women joke about getting knocked up by their gay best friend when they get fed up with dating. Follow my decision to ACTUALLY do it: learning about the single mother by choice community, failed DIY attempts, to choosing IVF.
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DAT Poker Podcast is a poker-focused podcast hosted by three prominent figures in the poker world: Daniel Negreanu, Adam Schwartz, Terrence Chan, and Ross Henry. The podcast covers a wide range of topics related to poker, including strategy discussions, industry news, and entertaining anecdotes from the hosts' experiences in the poker community. The hosts often share their insights into the professional poker circuit, analyze hands, and discuss current events in the poker world.
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In 2017, Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh started her weekly Egg Whisperer Show as a way of promoting fertility awareness. Her goal is to give people answers to questions and topics that aren’t easily found elsewhere on the internet. Delivered with a healthy dose of Dr. Aimee’s signature wit and sweet kindness, she manages to simplify the complex. Information is easy and accessible to all with Dr. Aimee’s help.
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Fertility podcast for ART professionals. Topic reviews for reproductive endocrinology and infertility - REI - fellows and specialists, OBGYNs, coffee talks with world-renowned assisted reproduction technology experts, and human reproduction journal clubs on key and current issues in the field of reproductive medicine and IVF.
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What is PGT? In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm sharing all about Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT). PGT is a revolutionary test we can use as part of IVF, and it analyzes the genetic makeup of embryos before implantation. This screening helps patients identify genetic abnormalities in embryos, ensuring that only embryos with the co…
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To PGT or not to PGT that is the question. Director of Embryology and Genetics, Emma the Embryologist and her husband, Simon, explore all things Pre-implantation Genetic Testing (PGT). Emma shares advice direct from the several years in the lab, including discussions around NHS funding, costs, thawing, refreezing, embryo recovery, brca genes, timef…
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/how-to-deal-with-pregnancy-anxiety-after-a-miscarriage-or-infertility Just being pregnant can put your anxiety into overdrive—even if you haven’t had any fertility issues or faced a pregnancy loss. Everything in your world is changing, including your body, your relationships with other people, and o…
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/how-to-sync-your-mind-and-body-for-fertility-with-guest-lucy-grace-yaldezian Lucy Grace Yaldezian joins me on The Egg Whisperer Show podcast today. She’s a transformational healer and coach, and we’re going to talk about how to sync your mind and body for fertility. We are going to talk about panic,…
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/how-to-make-sure-your-fertility-journey-is-your-doctors-priority-with-dr-rahi-victory Today on The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m joined by Dr. Rahi Victory. Dr. Victory is an OBGYN in Canada, where he has two clinics. I’m excited to have him on the show today to talk about how to become an advocate for yo…
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IVF as a single mom by choice is hard enough, I don't need a cancer scare! Fears of breast cancer are looming as I get a radial scar checked out at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. Having a mammogram under 40 wasn’t on my bingo card for 2024. — Hey, I'm Meredith! I'm becoming a single mom by choice using a known donor; I'm so stoked to be having a baby…
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What is IVF and who is it for? What does a full IVF cycle look like? What is the lowest AMH for IVF? What injections are required? Plus many more questions answered during this insightful episode of Hatching a Plan with Emma the Embryologist and her husband, Simon Tomes.By Emma Whitney, Simon Tomes
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/how-to-be-emotionally-resilient-during-fertility-treatment-with-guest-abbe-feder "Is it possible to become emotionally resilient, so that you can handle all of the things that you face as a fertility patient without feeling overwhelmed and triggered constantly?" I get this question all. the. time, a…
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/healing-pcos-with-lifestyle-changes-with-guest-dr-dylan-cutler Today on The Egg Whisperer Show podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Dr. Dylan Cutler to talk about healing PCOS with lifestyle changes. You guys, we just said “healing” PCOS. We're not talking about treating, we're talking about heali…
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I’m excited to be joined by Dr. Nidhee Sachdev from OC Fertility. We are going to talk about fertility support for the South Asian community. In this conversation, we’re talking about PCOS and diabetes, cultural views about sex, reproduction, and sexual dysfunction. We also talk about how to talk about fertility and fertility treatment with family …
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This Week On DAT Poker Pod: Daniel, Adam and Terrence are back with: 00:00 Introduction and Recap Of Summer Camp for Poker Players 3:20 Happy BDay DNegs! 04:00 The Success and Popularity of the World Series of Poker 12:00 Mixed Reviews on the Coverage and Commentary 20:00 Debate Over the Amount of Rake Charged 24:00 The Possibility of a Smoking Ban…
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I'm talking about everything you need to know about being an egg donor. If you are a young woman who is considering donating your eggs, first, I want to say thank you for considering embarking on this altruistic journey. Your gift will change the lives of a family for generations. Your gift is truly the gift of life. I also want you to be well info…
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In this episode of the Egg Whisper Show, I’m joined by Judy Simon and Dr. Angela Thyer to discuss how to support fertility through dietary choices. They share the insights they also teach in their program 'Food for Fertility,' the benefits of plant-based diets, and how specific nutrition can aid women and men on their fertility journey. Additionall…
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IVF success isn’t just getting pregnant - it’s a lot of steps along the way. In her journey to becoming a single mom by choice, Meredith decided to celebrate her embryos after they passed preimplantation genetic screening with an EMBRYO REVEAL PARTY - a modern twist on a traditional gender reveal party. Support the Show. --- Hey, I'm Meredith! I'm …
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Today, we’re talking about “Everything you need to know about progesterone” with the CEO and Founder of Proov test, Dr. Amy Beckley. With a PhD in pharmacology, and a history of infertility, Dr. Beckley created a test to confirm successful ovulation at home by tracking PdG. She founded MFB Fertility, Inc. and invented the Proov test in her own base…
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/london-is-the-reason-with-kristin-mcquaid Today, I’m so honored to have Kristin McQuaid joining me to talk about a very touching and powerful topic: support for surrogate mothers and intended parents through infant loss. Kristin and her husband, Steve, started a non-profit organization in honor of t…
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In this episode of the Egg Whisperer Show, which originally aired on the Fertility Docs Uncensored podcast (hosted by Dr. Abby Eblen, Dr. Susan Hudson, and Dr. Carrie Bedient). Dr. Aimee discusses the significance of checking fallopian tubes as a vital part of fertility evaluations. The panel delves into the various methods used for tubal testing, …
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/fertility-support-everything-you-need-to-know-for-yourself-and-others This episode is all about how to care for yourself, and includes loving tips on how family and friends can support someone in fertility treatment, too. Self-care is anything but selfish. It can come in the form of setting healthy …
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Meredith is sharing news from her fertility doctors at Kindbody this week - her frozen embryo transfer (FET) has been scheduled! She goes over the process, why her and her doctor chose a controlled FET and plans for her BLASTOSHOWER - an embryo sex reveal. TOPICS COVERED 00:53 Getting the physical PGT-A results and planning the BLASTOSHOWER! 02:23 …
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/reaching-your-peak-fertile-potential-with-guest-dr-lorne-brown Today on the Egg Whisperer Show podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Lorne Brown Dr. Brown is the founder of Acubalance Wellness Center in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Once an accountant, he left his career as a CPA to receive a Doctorate …
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/how-to-get-pregnant-the-egg-whisperer-way Would you like to learn how to get pregnant, The Egg Whisperer Way? What you learn from this show has the potential to change your life forever. Ask yourself: 1. What do I want? Be specific. example: I’m 32 years old and I want to have a baby. I want to do i…
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Read the full show notes: https://draimee.org/ivf-failure-and-recurrent-pregnancy-loss-with-guest-dr-geoffrey-sher In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Geoffrey Sher of Sher Fertility Solutions. He is an internationally renowned fertility expert. He trained under “The Fathers of IVF, ” Drs. Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards in the UK. In 1982 he est…
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/trailblazing-the-sperm-donor-industry-with-dylan-morgan-of-cascade-cryobank Join me on the latest episode of the Egg Whispers Show as I dive deep with Dylan Morgan from Cascade Cryobank! Cascade Cryobank is revolutionizing the sperm banking industry with the first Early Disclosure program in the Uni…
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/exploring-platelet-rich-plasma-prp-for-ovarian-rejuvenation In the latest episode of 'The Egg Whisperer Show,' I had the pleasure of diving deep into the revolutionary use of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in ovarian rejuvenation in a webinar originally hosted by Pete Freeman of Paragon Biologics, and a…
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Meredith got her PGT-A test results a week early! Watch as she shares the news with family and friends, talks about next steps, and shares tips for maintaining sanity during the process. Frozen embryo implantation comes next…stay tuned! ITEMS MENTIONED Jujube Dr BFF Bag: https://amzn.to/3LfQp5f SMBC COMMUNITIES SMBC Official: https://www.singlemoth…
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/pregnancy-after-ivf When you're pregnant after IVF, you’re likely beaming with joy while at the same time trying to keep negative, worrisome thoughts in check. If you’re like so many of the fertility patients I see, then you may be hyper-aware of your body, emotions and sensitive to the what-ifs of …
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/when-it-comes-to-your-fertility-what-is-fact-vs-fiction I know there are a lot of fertility myths out there, and some can be downright perplexing if you’re trying to do everything you can to have a successful pregnancy. And, when you’ve been a fertility doctor for a while, let me tell you, you will …
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On today's podcast episode, I'm joined by Dr. Kristin Bendikson and Dr. Dana McQueen, and we're discussing lifestyle factors and miscarriage. This discussion is part of a series on miscarriage and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). Dr. Dana McQueen is with RMA in San Francisco, and Dr. Bendikson is the director of clinical development at KindBody. She…
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/family-formation-law-with-guest-amanda-troxler Amanda Troxler has been practicing family formation law since 2013. She represents hundreds of Intended Parents, Donors, and Surrogates a year. Additionally, Amanda has personal experience in third party assisted reproduction, having been an egg donor. …
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PCOS is one of the most common and most misunderstood conditions that we treat as reproductive endocrinologists, and this week I'm delighted to be joined on the podcast by Dr. Lucky Sekhon of RMA of New York to talk all about it. PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome, and that name can lead to some confusion. A lot of people think that they pro…
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Meredith has embryo news!! Aside from sharing which zygotes made it to blastocyst status, she's going over best practices for checking in on a friend who is undergoing IVF. Support the Show. --- Hey, I'm Meredith! I'm becoming a single mother by choice using a known donor; I'm so stoked to be having a baby with my gay best friend. After a few tries…
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/how-to-get-pregnant-in-3-months-or-less-with-science “Dr. Aimee, how soon will I be able to get pregnant?” This is the most common question I get from my patients. I get it. By the time you come to see me you’ve been preparing for pregnancy for a year, three, sometimes longer. I appreciate how emoti…
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/how-to-live-a-happier-healthier-life-with-samantha-harris I'm so excited to be interviewing Samantha Harris on The Egg Whisperer Show podcast. Samantha is an Emmy-winning TV host, and the author of the bestselling book Your Healthiest Healthy: 8 Ways to Take Control, Help Prevent and Fight Cancer, a…
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In episode two of Hatching a Plan. Simon and Emma, who are married, discuss donor sperm in an informative and lighthearted way. Emma, the fertility expert, shares her knowledge about why people use donor sperm, what to consider when choosing a donor, and the legalities involved (focusing on the UK). The episode is aimed at anyone who is considering…
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Are you considering IVF or other fertility treatments? Feeling overwhelmed by the process and clinic options? This episode is for you! Join Emma, a highly experienced embryologist, and her husband Simon for a casual and informative chat. They'll be diving deep into the world of fertility, specifically focusing on the Vienna Consensus. In Episode 1 …
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This Week On DAT Poker Pod: Adam and Terrence are back with Daniel Negreanu, Ross Henry, Adam Schwartz, Terrence Chan 0:00 Intros 1:05 Begin 50k PPC Talk (No DNegs) 3:00 Lower Turnout This Year 7:25 What Makes The PPC Prestigious 11:28 The Commentary 14:15 How Daniel Got There - 1st Hand Review 15:40 Big Stud Pot 19:50 Big Fold 3 Handed 28:00 The E…
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Recording of live IVIRMA Journal Club. Dr. Belén Aparicio presents an article comparing different machine learning algorithms involving embryo grading and morphokinetics to predict embryo euploidy. Drs. Laura Rienzi and Denny Sakkas comment on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in IVF and in the embryology lab, followed by Q&A from the audien…
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/dor-decreased-not-depleted-ovarian-reserve There are a lot misunderstandings around what the term DOR means. Often times when people first hear about DOR, they believe that that the "D" of DOR means "depleted" ovarian reserve. This is not true! To set the record straight, DOR means "decreased" ovari…
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/getting-the-most-our-of-your-first-visit Regardless of who you see for fertility care, you deserve the best—personalized treatment. I realize that not everyone can come to see me, and I won’t be around forever. This information is a valuable resource as you begin your fertility journey, whoever it i…
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Dr. Meivys Garcia is joining me on the podcast today! She is an amazing Canadian fertility doctor, and she's guiding us through her approach to fertility care when a frozen embryo transfer doesn’t work. She will describe every step, one at a time. We will also get personal. Knowing the heartbreak of having failed embryo transfers during her own fer…
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Meredith came out of her most recent egg retrieval with very different results! What were the differences in treatment? Did she keep calm, cool, and collected this time? Will this be her last retrieval? STAY TUNED. Support the Show. --- Hey, I'm Meredith! I'm becoming a single mother by choice using a known donor; I'm so stoked to be having a baby …
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/fighting-for-fertility-with-filmmaker-larkin-mcphee I am delighted to have Larkin McPhee joining me today on The Egg Whisperer Show. She is going to bring attention to something that is near and dear to my heart, and that is her new NOVA special, Fighting for Fertility. I have had the pleasure of wo…
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/supporting-fertility-with-mind-body-strategies-techniques-with-dr-alice-domar As you know, I encourage all fertility patients to support themselves throughout their fertility journey from a mind and body perspective. I’m beyond delighted to have Alice D. Domar, Ph.D back on the podcast to talk about…
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/guiding-you-through-infertility-with-the-infertility-doulas-tia-chapinski-and-daniella-virijevic In this compelling episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh welcomes Tia Chapinski and Daniella Virijevic, co-authors and Infertility Doulas, to share their powerful stories of navigating …
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I’m delighted to have Dr. Christine Maren joining me today on The Egg Whisperer Show to talk all about how your thyroid impacts your fertility. I know you’re going to love this show because she loves talking about thyroid as much as I love talking about fertility! We’re talking about what tests should be checked for your thyroid, how often you shou…
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/becoming-a-changemaker-on-your-fertility-journey-with-guest-alex-budak Alex Budak is an author and faculty member at Berkeley Haas School of Business. He recently wrote a book called "Becoming a Changemaker." If there is anything I know about fertility patients it's that you all know a lot about bei…
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