IVF & Pregnancy Blog

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Comprehensive Guides

In-depth, authoritative guides covering essential IVF topics. These comprehensive resources provide detailed information to help you navigate your IVF journey with confidence.

IVF Process
8 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Calculating Your IVF Due Date: Accuracy, Methods, and What to Expect

Definitive guide to IVF due date calculation: learn embryo transfer–based formulas, understand Day 3 vs Day 5 offsets, and see what to expect week by week in an IVF pregnancy.

Pregnancy
16 min read

IVF Pregnancy: Everything You Need to Know

Complete guide to IVF pregnancy: early symptoms, week-by-week development, prenatal care, monitoring, risks, and essential information for a healthy IVF pregnancy journey.

Fertility
18 min read

Understanding IVF: A Complete Guide

Complete guide to in vitro fertilization: process overview, step-by-step procedures, success factors, costs, timeline, and what to expect throughout your IVF journey.

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Pregnancy
10 min read

IVF Pregnancy Timeline Week by Week (Beyond the Calculator)

Companion guide to your IVF due date: understand how IVF pregnancy is dated, what happens between transfer and early scans, and why your clinic’s due date should rarely change.

IVF due dates are set from embryo transfer plus embryo age, not from the last menstrual period. • Implantation, beta hCG and early ultrasounds each follow a typical window with some normal variation.
IVF Due Date Calculator Editorial
December 22, 2025
IVF Pregnancy Timeline Week by Week (Beyond the Calculator)
Health & Wellness
12 min read

The Ultimate IVF Diet Guide: What to Eat for Egg Quality and Success

Evidence-based IVF diet guide: Learn which foods boost egg quality, what to eat during stimulation, and the truth about the Mediterranean diet for fertility success.

The Mediterranean Diet is scientifically linked to higher IVF success rates. • Egg quality is impacted by what you eat 90 days before retrieval.
IVF Due Date Calculator Editorial
December 18, 2025
The Ultimate IVF Diet Guide: What to Eat for Egg Quality and Success

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Pregnancy
10 min read

IVF Pregnancy Timeline Week by Week (Beyond the Calculator)

Companion guide to your IVF due date: understand how IVF pregnancy is dated, what happens between transfer and early scans, and why your clinic’s due date should rarely change.

IVF due dates are set from embryo transfer plus embryo age, not from the last menstrual period. • Implantation, beta hCG and early ultrasounds each follow a typical window with some normal variation.
IVF Due Date Calculator Editorial
December 22, 2025
IVF Pregnancy Timeline Week by Week (Beyond the Calculator)
Health & Wellness
12 min read

The Ultimate IVF Diet Guide: What to Eat for Egg Quality and Success

Evidence-based IVF diet guide: Learn which foods boost egg quality, what to eat during stimulation, and the truth about the Mediterranean diet for fertility success.

The Mediterranean Diet is scientifically linked to higher IVF success rates. • Egg quality is impacted by what you eat 90 days before retrieval.
IVF Due Date Calculator Editorial
December 18, 2025
The Ultimate IVF Diet Guide: What to Eat for Egg Quality and Success
IVF Process
8 min read

IVF Egg Retrieval Recovery Guide: What to Expect and How to Feel Better Fast

Complete guide to IVF egg retrieval recovery: Manage bloating, constipation, and pain. Know the signs of OHSS and learn tips for a faster recovery.

Start stool softeners early (with doctor approval) to prevent constipation. • Drink electrolytes, not just plain water, to manage bloating.
IVF Due Date Calculator Editorial
December 15, 2025
IVF Egg Retrieval Recovery Guide: What to Expect and How to Feel Better Fast
IVF Process
10 min read

IVF Two-Week Wait Guide: Symptoms, Timeline & Coping

Day-by-day guide to the IVF two-week wait: implantation timeline, progesterone vs pregnancy symptoms, and evidence-based coping strategies for managing anxiety.

Progesterone symptoms can mimic pregnancy symptoms, so you cannot reliably tell if you're pregnant based on symptoms alone. • Implantation typically completes by Day 5-6 after transfer, with hCG production starting around Day 6.
IVF Due Date Calculator Editorial
December 11, 2025
IVF Two-Week Wait Guide: Symptoms, Timeline & Coping
Fertility
9 min read

IVF Due Date Calculation Mistakes to Avoid in 2025

Learn 8 common IVF due date calculation mistakes to avoid in 2025: natural conception formulas, embryo stage offsets, frozen transfers, ultrasound adjustments, and best practices.

Always use embryo transfer date and stage for IVF calculations, never the last menstrual period. • Day 3 embryos use +263 days offset, Day 5 embryos use +261 days offset from transfer date.
IVF Due Date Calculator Editorial
November 25, 2025
IVF Due Date Calculation Mistakes to Avoid in 2025
Fertility
7 min read

Day 6 & Day 7 FET Due Date

Clear rules to calculate due dates for Day 6 and Day 7 frozen embryo transfers, with practical examples, caveats, and when to follow your clinic's protocol.

Day 6/7 often follows Day 5 rule; typical offsets apply. • Early ultrasound can confirm or refine the timeline.
IVF Due Date Calculator Editorial
November 15, 2025
Day 6 & Day 7 FET Due Date
Fertility
6 min read

Reverse IVF Due Date Calculation

Back-calculate your IVF embryo transfer date from a known due date using stage-specific offsets for Day 3/5/6/7 embryos; includes worked examples and tips.

Reverse by subtracting the stage offset from due date. • Verify embryo stage for accuracy.
IVF Due Date Calculator Editorial
November 5, 2025
Reverse IVF Due Date Calculation
IVF Process
5 min read

Embryo Stages: Day 3 vs Day 5

Discover key differences between Day 3 and Day 5 embryo transfers, how each stage impacts your IVF due date calculation, and what to expect during development.

Day 3 uses +263; Day 5 uses +261 from transfer. • Stage changes the offset more than implantation window.
IVF Due Date Calculator Editorial
October 25, 2025
Embryo Stages: Day 3 vs Day 5
Fertility
9 min read

IVF Success Rates by Age

Understand IVF success rates by age 20-45+. Learn how age affects fertility, what stats mean, and factors that can improve your chances of pregnancy success.

Success rates decline with age; due-date math is unchanged. • Use clinic statistics and personal consultation.
IVF Due Date Calculator Editorial
October 15, 2025
IVF Success Rates by Age
Pregnancy
8 min read

Early Pregnancy, Week-by-Week

Complete week-by-week guide to early pregnancy for IVF patients. Track your pregnancy milestones, symptoms, and baby development from week 1 to 12.

Standard obstetric weeks with IVF offsets for dating. • Milestones vary; follow your prenatal schedule.
IVF Due Date Calculator Editorial
September 25, 2025
Early Pregnancy, Week-by-Week
Pregnancy
7 min read

Pregnancy Symptoms After IVF

Complete guide to common IVF pregnancy symptoms: when they start, what's normal, how they differ from natural conception, and when to contact your doctor.

Symptoms vary; medications can mimic pregnancy signs. • Confirm with labs and ultrasound as advised.
IVF Due Date Calculator Editorial
September 15, 2025
Pregnancy Symptoms After IVF
Health & Wellness
6 min read

Managing Stress During IVF

Practical stress management for IVF: proven relaxation techniques, emotional support resources, effective coping tips, and ways to maintain mental wellness.

Brief daily relaxation and routines can help. • Stress impacts well-being more than due-date math.
IVF Due Date Calculator Editorial
August 15, 2025
Managing Stress During IVF