This is all about the beautiful process of conception - how a baby is made in the womb. Dr. Boyd walks you through each step of the process of conception in an EASY to understand way.
It is fun to discuss the process of getting pregnant. Let’s take some time to help you visualize what your body is doing as your baby is created in your womb! The timeline of menstrual cycle, ovulation, hormone release, and body preparation are all very important in the process of making your baby.
Pregnancy starts deep within the brain inside of an organ called the hypothalamus. These are chemical hormones released from the brain that tell the ovaries to release the egg and the uterus to get ready for the conceived embryo (your baby!).
Now, in a given menstrual cycle you ovulate approximately 14 days after your last period. Ovulation occurs (your egg is released) and then a single sperm will penetrate the egg to fertilize it (life is created).
The cell that is formed by the egg and the sperm joining together is called a zygote. That zygote starts to divide rapidly! As it divides, it starts to move down the fallopian tube, and then it ends in the uterus where it will grow and develop over the next few months.
The uterus was ready for the newly conceived zygote. The zygote takes time to burrow itself into the uterine wall, and this can sometimes cause bleeding (implantation bleeding!).
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Conceiving a baby is a whole body workout. Pregnancy involves the brain, and it involves you having normal anatomy (normal body parts that work for pregnancy: hormone balance, vagina, ovaries, fallopian tube, uterus, and even breasts).
You have to have normal anatomy to get pregnant: a vagina that is connected to the uterus, a cervix that is open so the sperm can swim up into the uterus, a uterus that will allow the sperm to get through to the fallopian tube, and a uterus that can carry the baby.
Speaking of the fallopian tube, many woman wonder if they can conceive with only one fallopian tube. The answer is, “YES!”. The body almost universally has two fallopian tubes, but there are some women that were born with only one fallopian tube, or they have lost a fallopian tube to a previous ectopic or tubal pregnancy. Ovulation from the ovary with the release of an egg travels to ONE fallopian tube, not two. So, all you need is one working tube to carry an egg towards the sperm and uterus. Yay!
So, just like many things in life, any abnormality with that anatomical process can prevent you from getting pregnant. It is important to talk to your healthcare provider and know your anatomy.
Now, the other issue that can prevent you from getting pregnant is the hormonal aspect. I mentioned previously that the whole process of your hormones starts deep in your brain at a structure called the hypothalamus.
The hypothalamus is a gland that releases hormones to another part of your brain called your pituitary and the your pituitary releases hormones to your ovaries and then on to your uterus. These hormones are essential when it comes to conception because they are the start of the entire process. It is very important to keep your hormones in balance with healthy food choices, exercise, and meditation with a peace of mind. Talk to your healthcare provider about any concerns that you have with your hormone levels and balance.
As you can see the process of getting pregnant can be very complicated! If you are concerned that you may have abnormal anatomy, imbalanced hormones, or any signs of infertility, then I would recommend that you talk to your healthcare provider.
However, I want to give you a peace of mind: 90% of women do not have any issues getting pregnant!
Give yourself time, eat good foods, get outside for some activity and sunshine, and enjoy life with meditation, prayer, intimacy, travel, and more!
Best wishes to you on this journey!
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