Mosaic embryos may be self-correcting, with aneuploid cells becoming apoptotic or locating ultimately in the trophectoderm (embryonic placenta).

Can a mosaic embryo result in healthy baby?

Mosaic embryos have the potential to implant and develop into healthy babies.

Can an abnormal embryo correct itself?

A genetic test used to screen embryos for aneuploidy prior to in vitro fertilization (IVF) is meant to help avoid miscarriages. But a new study shows that many aneuploid embryos actually self-correct in the womb. ... That's called aneuploidy, and it's the cause of about 60% of miscarriages.