The IVF Blueprint: Everything You Need to Know About In Vitro Fertilization, Egg Freezing, and Embryo Transfer

by Abby Eblen MD, MSHS, Carrie Bedient MD, Susan Hudson MD, MBA

Overview

Demystify the IVF process with the definitive guide to in vitro fertilization, written by leading physicians who have helped thousands of patients successfully navigate their fertility treatments.

Wherever you are on 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 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, including:

• Preparing for IVF
• Egg retrieval and recovery
• Embryo transfer
• 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 every step of the way, sharing everything they know to help you bring your newest family member into the world.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316578769
Publisher:	Little, Brown and Company
Publication date:	09/23/2025
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.50(h) x 1.20(d)

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.  

Editorial Reviews

"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

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