Hatching a Plan

Hatching a Plan

Emma Whitney, Simon Tomes

Episodes 7
Avg. Duration 59m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jun 2024
Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Quarterly
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feeds.transistor.fm

About This Podcast

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in fertility treatment? Join Emma, the embryologist, and her husband Simon for a down-to-earth conversation about making dreams of parenthood a reality. Each episode dives into the science of embryology in a way that's easy to understand, empowering you to ask the right questions on your fertility journey.

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Recent Episodes

Unspoken outcomes: When IVF doesn’t go to plan

Feb 15, 2026 49m Transcript

Simon Tomes and Emma the Embryologist discuss what IVF really means, why “just do IVF” is an oversimplification, and how treatment can stop unexpectedly before an embryo transfer. Emma outlines the…

Does the embryo grade tell us everything we need to know?

Feb 04, 2025 48m Transcript

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 grading, the importance of school education on…

Is embryo glue any good? Does AMH impact embryo quality? Plus many more of your questions answered

Nov 12, 2024 1h 3m Transcript

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 implanting biopsied embryos for?Would you recommend…

IVF 101 – A beginners guide to the world of IVF and assisted reproduction

Jul 30, 2024 1h 4m Transcript

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 questions answered during this insightful episode of…

To PGT or not to PGT that is the question

Jul 08, 2024 1h 4m Transcript

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-implantation Genetic Testing (PGT). Emma shares…

Everything you need to know about donor sperm

Jun 30, 2024 1h 2m Transcript

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 expert, shares her knowledge about why people use…

Choosing a fertility clinic: Understanding the Vienna Consensus

Jun 30, 2024 1h 1m Transcript

Are you considering IVF or other fertility treatments? Feeling overwhelmed by the process and clinic options? This episode is for you!Join Emma, a highly experienced embryologist, and her husband…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Hatching a Plan have?

Hatching a Plan has published 7 episodes since June 2024, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Science.

Is Hatching a Plan still active?

Hatching a Plan is currently highly active with new episodes quarterly. Average episode length is 59m.

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