how does the process of IVF work?
1, fertility drugs are used to make lots of eggs mature at the same time for collection
2, the eggs are collected and placed in a special solution in a petri dish
3, a sample of semen is collected and the sperm and eggs are mixed in the petri dish
4, the eggs are checked to make sure they have been fertilised and that early embryos are developing properly
5, once fertilised eggs have formed tiny balls of cells, 1 or 2 of the embryos are placed in the womb of the mother and if it is successful then at least 1 baby will grow and develop