Implantation occurs after conception.
You had sex, the sperm from your husband swims through your vagina, traverses your uterus, and meets your egg somewhere in the mid-fallopian tube. One winning sperm penetrates and fertilizes your egg, and at this point, conception occurs. Pregnancy has begun.
Your new baby is a small clump of cells that begin to divide rapidly and move down the fallopian tube to enter the uterus. This entrance into the uterus happens approximately 3 – 10 days after conception. Then your baby burrows itself into the uterus to create his/her life support, the placenta. This process of burrowing is called implantation. This process of burrowing occurs anywhere from 3 – 12 days after conception.
*Note: implantation can cause spotting. This is normal. If you have further concerns, talk to your healthcare provider.
Congratulations, Mama. You are growing and carrying a precious life.
Now it is time to get fully equipped for birth (it comes faster than you think!) A plan is essential for a smooth and successful vaginal birth.
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