{"id":1726,"date":"2025-07-08T13:27:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T10:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sfsivf.gr\/?p=1726"},"modified":"2025-10-17T10:35:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T07:35:29","slug":"vidcast-women-artificial-intelligence-meets-the-dream-of-motherhood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sfsivf.gr\/en\/vidcast-women-artificial-intelligence-meets-the-dream-of-motherhood\/","title":{"rendered":"Vidcast Women: Artificial Intelligence Meets the Dream of Motherhood"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dr. Ioannis Zervomanolakis and Lia Barbaris speak to <em>Marie Claire<\/em> about the first pregnancy in Greece achieved with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and this groundbreaking new method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the latest episode of <em>Vidcast Women<\/em> by <em>Marie Claire<\/em>, a personal story of hope and scientific innovation comes to the forefront. 52-year-old Lia Barbaris, with the support of Dr. Ioannis Zervomanolakis and the specialized team at AIVF Athens in the Hygeia IVF Embryogenesis Unit\u2014the first team in Greece to implement a holistic AI approach\u2014managed to become pregnant through the first application of AI in an IVF cycle. This innovative technology assesses embryo quality non-invasively and holistically, in real time. The discussion highlights the new possibilities now available for women, the deep psychological dimension of the process and the hope that emerges through scientific progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t stop dreaming\u201d she advises women at the beginning of their own journey, while the doctor emphasizes: \u201cBelieve in the dream and trust the scientists\u201d. Lia describes her emotion when she first saw her embryos develop in real time through the time-lapse system, and the strength she gained from the psychological support of the medical team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An interview about motherhood without age limits, technology that empowers women and dreams that have no expiration date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Listen to the conversation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0397 52\u03c7\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd\u03b7 \u039b\u03af\u03b1 \u03ad\u03bc\u03b5\u03b9\u03bd\u03b5 \u03ad\u03b3\u03ba\u03c5\u03bf\u03c2 \u03bc\u03b5 \u03c4\u03b7 \u03b2\u03bf\u03ae\u03b8\u03b5\u03b9\u03b1 \u03c4\u03b7\u03c2 AIVF Athens \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c4\u03bf\u03c5 Dr. \u0399\u03c9\u03ac\u03bd\u03bd\u03b7 \u0396\u03b5\u03c1\u03b2\u03bf\u03bc\u03b1\u03bd\u03c9\u03bb\u03ac\u03ba\u03b7\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5EkyvZoeBOI?start=1&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Click to hear the discussion on Spotify:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/5EHf9sRJrYvWRL9so9lZEk?utm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/5EHf9sRJrYvWRL9so9lZEk?utm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Excerpts from the discussion:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How did the idea of integrating AI into such a sensitive process like IVF come about?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I.Z:<\/strong> \u201cWe live in 2025. For those who haven\u2019t realized it yet, AI has already &#8216;knocked on the door&#8217; of every aspect of our lives and has brought a huge revolution to our daily routines. In a sensitive process like IVF, it is clear that AI can help us significantly. This is possible because we now have an extensive collection of data in a very short time\u2014from fertilization to embryo implantation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this time, by collecting a comprehensive database, AI can provide valuable information about the quality of each embryo and its likelihood of successful implantation. This can lead to a healthy embryo initially, and eventually a healthy baby nine months later.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How long does it take for AI to evaluate which embryo is the strongest?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I.Z:<\/strong> \u201cIn practice, we monitor embryos using a system called time-lapse. This incubator, equipped with a camera, records the development of each embryo from fertilization until transfer to the uterus, five days later. We collect video data and compare it with data from thousands of IVF cycles worldwide. By analyzing this data in real time, we can have a complete picture of each embryo\u2019s development and estimate its potential once transferred.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How did you meet Lia and how did she join the AIVF Athens team?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>L.B:<\/strong> \u201cDr. Zervomanolakis has been my doctor since 2017, but I hadn\u2019t undergone IVF before. Being a teacher, I am more aware of personal preparation and education. I wanted to proceed with IVF when I felt ready, not 100%, because no one ever feels completely ready. I first went through a journey of self-awareness and self-improvement, and then, trusting the doctor I already knew and his scientific approach, I asked him to help me with IVF.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why did you decide to try this innovative method?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>L.B: <\/strong>\u201cI closely follow technological developments. I knew the doctor\u2019s work was at the forefront of technology and had full trust. This was a conscious choice, not a random one.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is this your first pregnancy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>L.B: <\/strong>\u201cYes, and I am very lucky. I was fortunate to conceive on the first attempt.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How old are you, and how far along is your pregnancy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>L.B: <\/strong>\u201cI turned 52 on April 28, and I\u2019m currently in the 15th week of pregnancy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I.Z:<\/strong> \u201cThis gives hope. Women today, not only in Greece, are deciding to become mothers later. We also receive patients from around the world, showing Greece\u2019s reputation as a top IVF destination, alongside Spain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the main advantages of this method compared to traditional IVF?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I.Z:<\/strong> \u201cThe biggest advantage is real-time embryo monitoring. We collect all the necessary data to accurately predict each embryo\u2019s potential. It\u2019s like runners on a track; AI allows us to assess each embryo\u2019s strength. This reduces the time needed to achieve pregnancy. Lia was lucky, but the result wasn\u2019t just luck\u2014it was the careful selection of the strongest embryo using AI.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When did your team start using this AI method in Athens?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I.Z:<\/strong> \u201cOur unit partnered with AIVF in November last year and started offering this service from mid-January. Lia was very fortunate to proceed at the right moment. This is the first pregnancy in our team using AI.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How did you experience the process, Lia?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>L.B:<\/strong> \u201cI felt confident and optimistic because I trusted the doctor and the team. This alone gave me a sense of security, no matter the challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How important is psychological support in IVF?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>L.B: <\/strong>\u201cIt\u2019s crucial. First, it\u2019s the woman\u2019s own mindset, and then the support from the medical team. This human aspect makes a huge difference.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Most emotional moments in the journey?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>L.B: <\/strong>\u201cThree moments stand out: seeing the embryos develop in timelapse, hearing the baby\u2019s heartbeat for the first time and seeing the embryo in detail during the nuchal translucency scan.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Message to women considering IVF:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>L.B:<\/strong> \u201cIf you\u2019ve thought it through and feel ready for this step toward motherhood, go for it. Whether single or with a partner. Don\u2019t hesitate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I.Z:<\/strong> \u201cBelieve in the dream and trust the scientists.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.gr\/art-lifestyle\/body-mind\/vidcast-ginekes-i-techniti-noimosini-sinanta-to-oniro-tis-mitrotitas-i-52chroni-lia-emine-egkios-me-ti-voithia-tis-aivf-athens-ke-tou-dr-ioanni-zervomanolaki\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Marie Claire Greece<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Ioannis Zervomanolakis and Lia Barbaris speak to Marie Claire about the first pregnancy in Greece achieved with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Vidcast Women: Artificial Intelligence Meets the Dream of Motherhood\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/sfsivf.gr\/en\/vidcast-women-artificial-intelligence-meets-the-dream-of-motherhood\/#more-1726\" aria-label=\"Read more about Vidcast Women: Artificial Intelligence Meets the Dream of Motherhood\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1730,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1726","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sfsivf.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1726","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sfsivf.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sfsivf.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sfsivf.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sfsivf.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1726"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/sfsivf.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1726\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2149,"href":"https:\/\/sfsivf.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1726\/revisions\/2149"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sfsivf.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1730"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sfsivf.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1726"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sfsivf.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1726"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sfsivf.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1726"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}