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    #48 Lawsuits Against PGT-A Embryo Testing: How It Affects IVF, Surrogacy, and You - Allison Freeman (Part 2)

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    Episode Notes

    PGT-A testing has been promoted as a breakthrough—promising fewer miscarriages, faster time to pregnancy, and better IVF outcomes. But what if those claims aren’t fully backed by science?

    In this follow-up conversation, fertility attorney and IVF mom Allison Freeman returns to discuss the pending class-action lawsuits filed against embryo testing labs. She and Alyssa break down what patients are being told, why those promises may be misleading, and the real risks for anyone making decisions based on PGT-A results.

    🎧 If you're facing embryo decisions, surrogacy timelines, or wondering whether testing is really worth the cost—this episode is for you.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • 01:52 — Why the lawsuits target labs (not clinics) and what’s being claimed

    • 02:10 — The bold promises made by PGT-A labs—and why they raise red flags

    • 05:36 — Could lawsuits increase IVF costs or hurt innovation?

    • 08:17 — The real financial burden of testing (and its ripple effects)

    • 10:00 — How PGT-A took off in the U.S. despite early skepticism

    • 12:10 — When PGT-A might be helpful—and when it’s overused

    • 14:56 — Why Allison chose to keep her mosaic embryos in storage

    • 16:43 — IVF “add-ons”: what they are and how to question them

    • 21:12 — What to ask your clinic before agreeing to any test or protocol

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    About the Host

    Dr. Alyssa Small Layne is a board-certified OB/GYN and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, but more importantly, she's someone who truly gets the surrogacy journey. After navigating her own struggles with fibroids, infertility, and surrogacy, she founded JUNIE to make the process easier and more accessible for intended parents.

    On Surrogacy Made Simple, Dr. Layne brings her medical expertise and personal experience together to break down surrogacy in a clear, honest, and supportive way—so you can feel confident and informed every step of the way.

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