For most women, the answer is no: after the first few weeks, an IVF pregnancy is the same as a “regular” pregnancy in every respect, at least insofar as any two pregnancies can be compared. Every woman and every pregnancy is unique, no matter how the baby is conceived.

Is IVF your own baby?

IVF is the most effective form of assisted reproductive technology. The procedure can be done using a couples own eggs and sperm. Or IVF may involve eggs, sperm or embryos from a known or anonymous donor. In some cases, a gestational carrier — someone who has an embryo implanted in the uterus — might be used.

Is IVF a sure way to get pregnant?

For instance, a woman who is under age 35 and undergoes IVF has a 39.6% chance of having a baby, while a woman over age 40 has an 11.5% chance. However, the CDC recently found that the success rate is increasing in every age group as the techniques are refined and doctors become more experienced.

Are IVF babies born on time?

Risk for Preterm Birth After IVF IVF singletons are about twice as likely to be born premature as singletons conceived naturally.