Create A Happy Family

Inside the Lab: How Embryologists Help Create Families


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Ever wonder what happens to your eggs after retrieval? Or what those mysterious embryo grades actually mean? In this eye-opening episode, Whitney sits down with Lucille Little, a traveling embryologist with nearly a decade of experience in human IVF, to break down the behind-the-scenes science of fertility treatment.

Lucille has worked in top labs across the country and brings a unique blend of expertise and clarity to a topic that often feels overwhelming. Together, they dive into the step-by-step process that happens inside the lab—from fertilization and embryo development to grading, genetic testing, freezing, and beyond.

Whether you’re an intended parent, surrogate, egg donor, or just fertility-curious, you’ll walk away from this episode with a clearer understanding of:

-What embryologists actually do

-How embryos are graded and why it matters

-Common myths and misconceptions about embryo quality

-The role of the lab in IVF success rates

-What to ask your clinic about embryo care and storage

Lucille’s passion for helping people build families is contagious, and her insights are a must-hear for anyone navigating IVF or third-party reproduction.

🎧 Listen now to demystify the lab side of IVF—and feel empowered with the knowledge you deserve.

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