By clicking “Accept,” you agree to the use of cookies and similar technologies on your device as set forth in our Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy. Please note that certain cookies are essential for this website to function properly and do not require user consent to be deployed.

The IVF Blueprint

Everything You Need to Know About In Vitro Fertilization, Egg Freezing, and Embryo Transfer

Coming Soon

Contributors

By Abby Eblen, MD, MSHS

By Carrie Bedient, MD

By Susan Hudson, MD, MBA

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Sep 23, 2025
Page Count
336 pages
Publisher
Little Brown Spark
ISBN-13
9780316578769

Price

$30.00

Price

$40.00 CAD

Currently, 6.7 million people or about 1 in 8 couples in the United States are estimated to experience infertility. With their expertise and candid approach, the brains behind the Fertility Docs Uncensored podcast demystify the IVF process and the rising trend of egg freezing, addressing common myths and misconceptions along the way.  

In this comprehensive guide, you’ll find invaluable insights on: 

  • The science behind IVF and egg freezing 
  • Step-by-step explanations of the procedures 
  • Strategies to maximize your chances of success 
  • Emotional and physical considerations during treatment 
  •  
In a landscape filled with confusing and often inaccurate online information, this authoritative resource stands out. Written by board-certified physicians who perform hundreds of IVF treatments each year—and who have experienced the journey themselves—this guide simplifies the complex world of fertility. It covers everything you need to know before, during, and after the IVF process.  

Whether you’re just starting your fertility journey or seeking to deepen your understanding of your options, this book is your trusted resource. This book fulfills a significant unmet need, tackling a complex subject with clarity, warmth, and a commitment to helping you succeed in your path to parenthood. Empower yourself with knowledge and take control of your reproductive health, with guidance from three experts who know it best. 

  • "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

Abby Eblen, MD, MSHS

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.  

Learn more about this author

Carrie Bedient, MD

About the Author

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.

Learn more about this author

Susan Hudson, MD, MBA

About the Author

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.

Learn more about this author