In this episode of Healthy As A Mother, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood parts of IVF: embryo selection.Because here’s the truth most people don’t realize…Even today, many IVF labs still rely on visual grading methods developed over 50 years ago to choose which embryo becomes your baby. And that could be the reason so many “perfect-looking” embryos fail.Today, Dr. Leah sits down with Cara Wells, PhD, a reproductive physiologist and founder of a groundbreaking fertility technology that uses non-invasive video analysis to assess embryo health in real time.Instead of just looking at embryos… Her technology measures how they behave.And what they’ve discovered could completely change IVF outcomes.0:00 Trailer + Intro0:55 Meet Cara Wells, PhD + Her Background2:15 The Problem with IVF Embryo Grading6:25 Why IVF Feels Like a “Black Box”10:47 The Technology That Inspired a Breakthrough13:04 How Embryo Video Analysis Works18:15 Why This Technology Matters for IVF Patients20:49 Can We Improve Egg + Sperm Quality?22:20 Why “Perfect” Embryos Still Fail24:36 What Animal Research Reveals About Fertility29:15 Why Animal Health Research Matters for Humans32:12 What This Tech Reveals About Sperm Quality40:25 How This Impacts Endangered Species47:35 The Rhino Fertility Discovery53:02 What Animals Reveal About Human Conditions59:35 PGT Testing vs Non-Invasive Embryo Testing1:03:25 How to Learn More + Closing ThoughtsResources From This Episode:Dr. Leah's Womanhood Wellness MembershipEmgenisys WebsiteCara Well's LinkedInHealthy As A Mother Podcast | YouTubeHealthy As A Mother Podcast | InstagramHealthy As A Mother Podcast | TikTokHealthy As A Mother Podcast | Merch StoreFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HAAM and save 10% at FondUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER
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