Surrogacy Made Simple

#47 Hidden Risks of PGT-A Testing in IVF and Surrogacy - Allison Freeman

19 Jun 2025

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PGT-A testing is marketed as a smart, science-backed way to improve your chances of a healthy baby. But what if it’s not giving you the full story?In this eye-opening conversation, fertility attorney and IVF mom Allison Freeman joins Alyssa to unpack the science, marketing, and legal implications behind preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A). From personal IVF loss to class-action lawsuits, Allison shares why more patients are questioning the test—and why some may be discarding embryos based on misleading or unvalidated results.🎧 If you’re considering embryo testing—or already making transfer decisions—this episode is a must-listen.What You’ll Learn:02:16 — Allison’s IVF journey and two very different paths to motherhood09:08 — How a personal red flag during IUI launched her legal advocacy16:24 — What PGT-A testing is, and how it’s commonly presented to patients19:04 — The rise in “zero embryos” after testing—and what that might mean21:55 — Why PGT-A biopsies aren’t as definitive as many think26:27 — The risks of relying on embryo testing to avoid miscarriage29:46 — How PGT-A impacts surrogacy matching and timeline delays34:54 — What ASRM’s new guidance really says—and what patients often missResources Mentioned:Surrogacy Step-By-Step Guide https://gojunie.com/surrogacy-starter-kitTime Article: IVF Patients Say a Test Caused Them to Discard Embryos. Now They’re SuingAllison Freeman (IG) - @ivf_advocatem, theivfadvocate.comKey Takeaways:PGT-A is widely used—but hasn’t been validated the way most patients expectThe test analyzes placental (not fetal) tissue, which can cause discrepanciesSurrogates and agencies often require PGT-A without understanding its limitationsPatients should ask: what am I being promised, and is there data to back it up?🎧 Considering embryo testing? With ASRM’s most recent guidance, and the BloomBridge surrogacy app you'll be prepared for tough decisions.

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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