Preparing for IVF

Preparing to start the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process can be overwhelming, including knowing what to look for in a facility and provider. “Considerations for selecting a provider include their pregnancy success rates (live newborn births not including miscarriage), the cost of the IVF cycle and whether they reimburse for a failed cycle, whether they have a dedicated physician or a number of providers, and whether they have their own lab/embryologist,” said Jordan Rush, M.D., OBGYN at Northside Women’s Specialists, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group. He added, “The [potential] clinic should allow you to interview them prior to proceeding with treatment, so that you are familiar and comfortable with their process.”

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