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Egg Retrieval to Embryo Your Next Steps Explained with Dr. Carrie Bedient

So you’ve gone through egg retrieval… now what?
You’re staring at a bunch of embryos, overwhelmed with testing options, and wondering what path is right for your family. Sound familiar?

In this episode, fertility expert Dr. Carrie Bedient—board-certified REI at The Fertility Center of Las Vegas and co-host of Fertility Docs Uncensored—joins Whitney Hall to walk through the next chapter after egg retrieval.

💡 You’ll learn about:

What embryologists do after egg retrieval

Embryo development explained

When (and why) to consider PGT/genetic testing

Deciding between using your eggs, donor eggs, and/or surrogacy

Managing the emotional toll of IVF and decision fatigue

This episode is for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next. Let this be your IVF roadmap. 🌱


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