IVF Support Packages
These services are provided by Anna Szendrei, RN, BSN, an experienced fertility and high-risk antepartum nurse. This is skilled medical support between appointments, not generic coaching. You decide how much help is best for your situation.
IVF BFF
For a flat fee, I take on the invisible and often overwhelming stress of IVF. You won't spend your time wondering if you missed something or did it wrong. I manage logistics, medications, and paperwork in addition to providing clinical guidance between visits while you keep direct communication with your clinic.
Pre cycle setup
- Insurance verification and benefit checks so you know what is covered and what is not
- Prior authorization requests and follow-up calls with insurance
- Pharmacy coordination, including price comparisons between specialty pharmacies, ordering medications and checking availability
- Employer and FMLA paperwork prep and submission
Cycle coordination
- Reminders by text or app, tailored to your exact protocol
- Medication Masterclass performed virtually (or in-person if in Cumberland or York Counties in ME), including troubleshooting and administration
- Tracking refill needs and coordinating with your pharmacy before you run out
- Preparing questions for your clinic so you go into visits confident and organized
- Egg Day Escort is not included in the package and must be booked seperately.
Retrieval support
- Pre-procedure checklist so you know exactly how to prepare for retrieval day
- Post retrieval recovery guidance based on real clinical practice
- Embryo report tracking and ensuring you understand the updates you receive
- Emotional check-ins at points that tend to feel the most stressful
Paperwork and admin
- Insurance claim submission and follow-up on denials
- Fertility medication receipts organized for potential tax deduction use
- Prior authorization renewals if your cycle timeline shifts
- Organized copies of everything in one easy-to-share file
Lifestyle and emotional support
- Regular check ins throughout your cycle
- Partner coaching so your support person knows how to help with injections and organization
- Travel prep if you are doing IVF away from home, including packing lists and medication storage tips
IVF Bestie (Full Service)
IVF Bestie includes everything in the IVF BFF package, plus full coordination with your clinic, pharmacy, and insurance. As a registered nurse, I act as your medical point person so you are not stuck on hold, repeating the same questions, or managing logistics on your lunch break. You show up for appointments. I handle the rest behind the scenes.
This level of support is ideal if you want a consistent, medically trained contact who knows your protocol, understands clinic workflows, and speaks the same language as your care team while keeping you fully in the loop.
Everything in IVF BFF, plus...
- Direct coordination with your clinic for scheduling, clarifications, and follow-up questions
- Phone tag handled for you with clinic, pharmacy, and insurance whenever possible
- Proactive schedule management so you are reminded about labs, monitoring, and key dates before they sneak up
- Real-time problem solving if your protocol changes or schedule shifts
- More frequent check ins during high intensity phases such as stim start, retrieval week, and recovery
Timeline
The IVF Bestie package usually runs from your pre-consult planning through the week after your egg retrieval. If your clinic timeline is more complex, we can talk about what that will look like during your introductory call so expectations are clear from the start.
What this looks like in real life
- You are at work and receive a confusing clinic message: forward it to me so I can clarify it and respond with a clear plan
- Your pharmacy is out of stock: I find alternatives, confirm with your provider, and make sure you are covered
- Insurance requests more documentation: I communicate with your clinic to ensure the proper documentation gets where it needs to go to ensure as smooth of a timeline as possible
- You have a question that feels too small to bother your doctor with: text me instead and get an answer from the nurse who knows your case
Concierge level support
The Bestie package gives you a dedicated nurse to manage your entire IVF cycle, someone who knows your history, your protocol and your schedule, someone who handles the communication and logistics so nothing slips through the cracks. It saves you time, stress, and constant guesswork, giving you a smoother, more supported experience from start to finish.
- One nurse oversees your whole cycle instead of rotating clinic staff
- Clear interpretation of portal messages, instructions, and protocol changes
- All clinic, pharmacy, and insurance phone tag is handled for you
- Fewer delays, miscommunications, and avoidable errors
- Hours of time saved each week so IVF does not consume your workday
- Protection from mental load and decision fatigue
Both options are built for patients wanting more support than clinics have time to provide, while needing that support to come from a medical professional rather than a generic coach. The main difference is how much communication and coordination you want to manage versus being hands-off.
Side by Side Comparison
IVF BFF
- You stay in direct contact with your clinic and pharmacy
- I guide you, organize, and prepare you for each step
- Best if you want strong nurse support and are comfortable making calls yourself
IVF Bestie (Full Service)
- I coordinate with your clinic, pharmacy, and insurance whenever possible
- You focus on your life and showing up for your appointments while I manage the rest
- Best if you want true concierge level support with a nurse running point on every detail
Getting Started
Not sure which package fits you best? I offer a complimentary 15-minute consult call to discuss where you are in the process and which package would be best for you. We'll look at your clinic plan, your schedule, and your stress level to help you decide what level of support makes the most sense for you.
Use the contact form to share where you are in your IVF journey, and I will reach out to schedule your consult!