Elective Single Embryo Transfer (eSET):
Achieving One Healthy Baby per Pregnancy

With Danielle Vitiello, MD, and Lynette A. Scott, PhD
Fertility Centers of New England

A multiple pregnancy may feel like a welcome relief after the struggles of infertility. But with the recent bad publicity about multiple births after IVF, and concerns about exploding health care costs, elective single embryo transfer (eSET) is attracting close attention and is viewed as a viable option for a number of women. Many fertility centers now offer eSET in order to reduce multiple births and achieve the goal of one healthy baby per pregnancy. Why should you consider this technique?

Fertility treatment cycles are responsible for 50% of twin births and 75% of higher order births. It is important to be aware that there are significant risks and that poor health outcomes can be associated with this type of pregnancy, to both mother and fetus/child.  For example, the major problem with twin pregnancies is prematurity, and the more premature the delivery, the greater the risks of complications both at birth and beyond. For the mother, risks include conditions such as high blood pressure and gestational diabetes, as well as the psychological stresses of raising several children at once.

This program will cover the success rates of the eSET technique, along with information about how the embryology lab can select the best quality embryos for the highest rates of success. The presenters will explain who is a good candidate for this technique, and how it achieves the goal of healthier outcomes for both mother and baby. There will be plenty of time for Q&A.

Date:  Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Location: The Walker Center, 171 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466, in the Living Room

Fees: Non-members: $20 per person; RESOLVE of the Bay State members: $10 per person. Simply pay at the door when you check in. Not a RESOLVE member yet? Join now and receive the member discount to attend this program.

Pre-registration: Email us at admin@resolveofthebaystate.org or call 781-890-2225 and leave a message to reserve your space now in this popular workshop. Walk ins are also most welcome to attend.