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asexylady78 · Mar 31, 2007, 11:12 AM

Can someone explain the process of conception/fertilization and implantation to me, I mean someone that is medically inclined to answer this question. How long does the entire process take. I am 13 weeks and 1 day today. If I was one week pregnant on January the 5th what week did I get pregnant in. my fiance' says it was the week of christmas but I think it had to have been before then because the whole process takes a few days and if he is right that means the entire process took 2-3 days. That can't be right. Please someone tell me which one of us is right. Please only serious resposes.
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J_9 · Mar 31, 2007, 11:25 AM

Fertalization occurs when one sperm penetrates the ovum (egg). This takes place in the outer 1/3 of the fallopian tube and occurs within 24 hours of the ovums release. Once fertalization occurs the newly formed cell is called a zygote.

The zygote moves through the fallopian tube to the uterus within 3 - 4 days. The cells continue to divide, some of the cells develop into the embryo and a specific amount develop the placenta. Between days 6 - 10 enzymes are secreted that allow implantation.

The embryonic stage covers from 2 - 8 weeks after conception.

The length of pregnancy is computed using Nagale's rule, which counts back 3 months from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP) and then adds 7 days. This is how a due date is figured.

My source was Potter & Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing.

I hope this helps.

J_9 · Mar 31, 2007, 11:37 AM

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

zelda · Mar 31, 2007, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by asexylady78

Can someone explain the process of conception/fertilization and implantation to me, i mean someone that is medically inclined to answer this question. how long does the entire process take. i am 13 weeks and 1 day today. if i was one week pregnant on january the 5th what week did i get pregnant in. my fiance' says it was the week of christmas but i think it had to have been before then because the whole process takes a few days and if he is right that means the entire process took 2-3 days. that can't be right. please someone tell me which one of us is right. Please only serious resposes.
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OK when an egg is fertilized it starts a 7 day journey through the fallopian tube.. it begins multiplying on the way after day 7 it implants itself and begins to grow so your baby had to have been conceived around christmas

asexylady78 · Apr 2, 2007, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by asexylady78

Can someone explain the process of conception/fertilization and implantation to me, i mean someone that is medically inclined to answer this question. how long does the entire process take. i am 13 weeks and 1 day today. if i was one week pregnant on january the 5th what week did i get pregnant in. my fiance' says it was the week of christmas but i think it had to have been before then because the whole process takes a few days and if he is right that means the entire process took 2-3 days. that can't be right. please someone tell me which one of us is right. Please only serious resposes.
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Thanks J_9 and Zelda