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Inside the IVF Lab: How Clinics Keep Your Embryos Safe with AI
Most patients never see what actually happens to their eggs and embryos once they disappear “into the lab.” In this episode, we go behind the scenes with Dr. Eduardo Hariton to unpack what safety really looks like in modern IVF: barcodes, double-checks, lab standards, and how AI is starting to support better decisions.
Dr. Hariton earned his MD from Harvard Medical School and MBA from Harvard Business School, has published over 70 papers and presentations, and leads innovation across a large fertility network. He brings a rare perspective that combines hands-on patient care with systems-level insight into how labs actually run day to day.
We cover:
How eggs and embryos are labeled, tracked, and verified at every step
Why lab conditions and protocols can quietly impact success rates
How clinics use redundancies, checklists, and technology to prevent errors
Where AI is already being used in IVF (and what is still early hype)
What “good” answers sound like when you ask your clinic about safety
How donor eggs, sperm, and embryos are handled and safeguarded
Practical questions you can take to your own clinic without feeling adversarial
If you’re using IVF, donor gametes, or surrogacy to build your family, this conversation is designed to give you clarity and better questions, not fear.
Guest resources
Dr. Hariton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haritonmd/
Dr. Hariton’s website: https://rscbayarea.com/doctors/hariton/
AutoIVF Technology: https://autoivf.com
My resources
Building Your Family Podcast: https://familybuilding.net/podcast/
If you want help turning this episode into specific questions and checklists for your own journey, you’ll find guides and tools in our community.
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Most patients never see what actually happens to their eggs and embryos once they disappear “into the lab.” In this episode, we go behind the scenes with Dr. Eduardo Hariton to unpack what safety really looks like in modern IVF: barcodes, double-checks, lab standards, and how AI is starting to support better decisions.
Dr. Hariton earned his MD from Harvard Medical School and MBA from Harvard Business School, has published over 70 papers and presentations, and leads innovation across a large fertility network. He brings a rare perspective that combines hands-on patient care with systems-level insight into how labs actually run day to day.
We cover:
How eggs and embryos are labeled, tracked, and verified at every step
Why lab conditions and protocols can quietly impact success rates
How clinics use redundancies, checklists, and technology to prevent errors
Where AI is already being used in IVF (and what is still early hype)
What “good” answers sound like when you ask your clinic about safety
How donor eggs, sperm, and embryos are handled and safeguarded
Practical questions you can take to your own clinic without feeling adversarial
If you’re using IVF, donor gametes, or surrogacy to build your family, this conversation is designed to give you clarity and better questions, not fear.
Guest resources
Dr. Hariton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haritonmd/
Dr. Hariton’s website: https://rscbayarea.com/doctors/hariton/
AutoIVF Technology: https://autoivf.com
My resources
Building Your Family Podcast: https://familybuilding.net/podcast/
If you want help turning this episode into specific questions and checklists for your own journey, you’ll find guides and tools in our community.
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