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31 Posts published 3 of 3 Page Aug 10, 2026 Last updated Dr. Kavita Manchanda Medically reviewed by

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Aug 10, 2026 21 min read IVF Pregnancy Guide Why does fatigue increase around 9 weeks IVF pregnancy? You had nine hours of sleep last night and still woke up tired. You made it to lunch but couldn't stay up. You used to have a lot of energy, but now even taking a shower feels like a struggle. If that sounds like your week, welcome to the 9th week of IVF pregnancy, when exhaustion is at its worst. T… Read article
Aug 10, 2026 28 min read IVF Pregnancy Guide What happens in the body during the first week after embryo transfer We have now finished transferring the egg. The process, which took only 10 to 15 minutes, is over, but now the real waiting begins. And right now, you can't stop thinking about one thing: "What's going on inside me right now?" Take a deep breath if that's you. You are not the only one. Right now, mi… Read article
Aug 10, 2026 18 min read IVF Pregnancy Guide What changes happen in the uterus at 8 weeks IVF pregnancy? Something is changing, and this time it's not just your symptoms. At 8 weeks of IVF pregnancy, you may be able to feel your uterus is actually growing in reality. A feeling of fullness in your lower belly. A pressure that wasn't there before, but is now. A body that's rearranging itself from the ins… Read article
Aug 10, 2026 18 min read IVF Pregnancy Guide Why do symptoms fluctuate at 7 weeks IVF pregnancy One day you're nauseous all morning. The next day, nothing happened. Your breasts hurt with every step one day. The next day, they feel completely normal. If this sounds like anything you're experiencing, welcome to the 7 weeks of IVF pregnancy, which is the most confusing time in early pregnancy. A… Read article
Aug 10, 2026 20 min read IVF Pregnancy Guide What does heartbeat development look like at 6 weeks IVF pregnancy? This is the week you've been waiting for. Everything you've felt, worried, and hoped for in the past several weeks comes down to this moment - a tiny flicker on a screen. Most clinics schedule your first ultrasound at 6 weeks IVF pregnancy. And for many women, this is the first time they can see the… Read article
Sep 24, 2026 15 min read IVF Pregnancy Guide How Is Your Baby Developing in the tenth Week IVF Pregnancy? A few weeks ago, your baby was just a little flicker on the screen. You are now 10 weeks pregnant after IVF, and can see a little head, small body and tiny arms moving. That's what's happening inside you in 10 weeks pregnant baby development. But this 10th week IVF pregnancy can be difficult too. Yo… Read article
Sep 25, 2026 12 min read IVF Pregnancy Guide What Hormonal Changes Occur During the Eleventh Week of IVF Pregnancy? Some changes in pregnancy show up on a screen, but this week's biggest change happens inside your hormones. At 11 weeks pregnant after IVF, the placenta takes over the work your medicines did for weeks, and the hormonal changes at 11 weeks pregnant start to show in how you feel. Can the placenta rea… Read article