For a first IVF cycle, birth rates often range from about 20–40% per transfer, depending mainly on age and clinic factors.

The first milk after birth is thick, yellow colostrum that protects a baby’s gut and immune system in small, concentrated feeds.

Your first pumping sessions work best when you stay relaxed, use a well-fitted pump, and follow a simple routine that matches your baby.

Tender breasts, fatigue, missed period, nausea, and frequent urination are common early changes that hint a pregnancy has started.

The first fetal heartbeat is usually visible on a transvaginal ultrasound around 6 to 7 weeks of gestation, though timing varies between pregnancies.

Plan the first bath after 24 hours, keep the room warm, use a shallow tub, and stay hands-on so your newborn stays relaxed and safe.

Tender, fuller, or tingly breasts in the weeks after conception can be one of the first body hints that hormonal shifts have started.

During the first prenatal appointment, your provider reviews your history, examines you, orders lab tests, and outlines care for the months ahead.

Yes, an ectopic pregnancy can be life-threatening because it may cause internal bleeding if not treated promptly.

That first positive test means it is time to confirm the pregnancy, start prenatal vitamins, adjust daily habits, and book your first prenatal visit.