Hatching a Plan
Episodes
Unspoken outcomes: When IVF doesn’t go to plan
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Tomes and Emma the Embryologist discuss what IVF really means, why “just do IVF” is an oversimplification, and how treatment can stop unexpe...
Does the embryo grade tell us everything we need to know?
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the embryo grade as important as everyone thinks? Join Emma the Embryologist and her husband Simon Tomes as they discuss critical aspects of embryo...
Is embryo glue any good? Does AMH impact embryo quality? Plus many more of your questions answered
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Emma the Embryologist and her husband Simon as Emma shares helpful answers to many important questions:What is a biopsy?How long have we been imp...
IVF 101 – A beginners guide to the world of IVF and assisted reproduction
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is IVF and who is it for? What does a full IVF cycle look like? What is the lowest AMH for IVF? What injections are required? Plus many more ques...
To PGT or not to PGT that is the question
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To PGT or not to PGT that is the question. Director of Embryology and Genetics, Emma the Embryologist and her husband, Simon, explore all things Pre-i...
Everything you need to know about donor sperm
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode two of Hatching a Plan. Simon and Emma, who are married, discuss donor sperm in an informative and lighthearted way. Emma, the fertility ex...
Choosing a fertility clinic: Understanding the Vienna Consensus
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you considering IVF or other fertility treatments? Feeling overwhelmed by the process and clinic options? This episode is for you!Join Emma, a hig...