Conception is a mystery and a calculation. The first days of pregnancy: feelings and actions of the expectant mother

The processes that occur at the moment when a child is conceived are difficult to predict and anticipate. Sometimes achieving fertilization is not at all easy; couples have to find the right moment and use the services of specialist doctors in the field of conception.

To get the expected positive result and increase the chance of having a healthy baby, every couple should take a responsible approach to planning and start preparing the body in advance. Proper preparation for fertilization significantly increases the body’s ability to successfully become pregnant and bear a child.

The female body can signal pregnancy earlier than any tests. At the moment a child is conceived, serious changes are already taking place inside the woman, associated with a change in the functioning of various life-support systems. The first symptoms of successful fertilization may appear as early as 10 days after the meeting of the sperm and egg. All the new sensations that the expectant mother experiences are associated with the production of the hCG hormone.

The first possible sensations after conception occurs:

1. feelings of weakness and a constant desire to take a nap;
2. morning urge to vomit;
3. aversion to familiar tastes and aromas;
4. increased breast sensitivity, possible formation of halos around the nipples;
5. increased frequency of needing to go to the toilet to urinate;
6. stretching in the lower abdomen;
7. internal tingling sensation;
8. decreased blood pressure;
9. intestinal and gastric disorders.

All these unpleasant sensations may be associated with changes in the functioning of the body and its active restructuring. However, not every woman will feel the changes taking place; for some they may go unnoticed.

Another sure sign of fertilization is basal temperature. The degrees inside the rectum after the onset of a new menstrual cycle, being in an elevated state, indicate pregnancy.

The most obvious of all signs of successful conception of a child is the absence of menstrual flow. Thanks to this sign, most women learn that they will soon be able to become a mother.

Required conditions for conception

In order for the result of conception to be positive, when planning a child, a couple must undergo a full range of tests and consultations with doctors to determine compatibility according to certain parameters. The doctor evaluates the level of hormones and their effect on processes in the body. For a man, tests are carried out and a spermogram is assessed, which will show the level of cellular dynamism and vitality.

In addition, in order to assess how conception and fertilization will go, how high the chance of a successful result is, the couple needs to take into account several important indicators:

• Rh factor. 85% of the population has a positive rate. But for those couples whose data in this analysis differ, it will be difficult to conceive a child without medical intervention. Complications may arise during pregnancy, so it is necessary to see a specialist from the moment the baby is planned;

Important! If the mother's Rh factor is negative, the situation with bearing a baby is especially difficult, because the body will try to reject an embryo with different indicators.

• blood type. Most children inherit maternal blood parameters. Blood type does not have such a strong influence as the Rh factor. But expectant parents can receive specific fertility advice from a specialist, depending on their performance.

In order for the conception process to take place, you need to approach it responsibly. Some certain days are more conducive to positive results than others. A woman’s body has a complex structure; if you choose the right time, you can guarantee a high probability of fertilization success.

The success of conception is influenced by:

1. Duration of the menstrual cycle. The number of days is calculated from the appearance of discharge until its next onset. The classic period is 28 days, but can vary from 25 to 30 days.
2. Systematicity. In order to identify this indicator, you will have to keep a calendar, tracking the monthly beginning and end of discharge. The interval between menstruation can provide comprehensive information for calculating the correct one for conception.
3. Volume of discharge. The sufficiency of secretions and their characteristics will help assess the health of the body and its readiness for fertilization.

Based on these three indicators, you can create a calendar that will help you calculate favorable days for sexual intercourse in order to increase the likelihood of conception.

The convenient period for conception can be calculated mathematically. To do this, you need to approximately determine 10-15 days from the beginning of the last menstruation and select the day preceding 3 days from the calculated date. It is he who is considered the most effective for sexual intercourse.

The period of egg release can be determined using basal temperature. At this moment it rises. In order to take a measurement, it is necessary to insert the thermometer into the rectum 5 cm and hold it for 6 minutes. The procedure must be performed in the morning. Systematically recording these readings will help determine the best moment to conceive.

Note! If you observe your basal temperature daily, you can immediately determine the process of successful fertilization.

Usually, before menstruation, the levels drop, but in the case of successful conception, the degrees will remain high throughout the entire gestation period.

Preparing for conception

In order for the unborn child to have a better chance of being healthy, both parents need to prepare for fertilization in advance. In addition, both spouses will have to visit specialists in advance and conduct certain tests, take care of the condition of their bodies in order to pass on only the best to the child. To prepare you will need:

• Take care of your health. To avoid possible illnesses or overload (both physical and emotional), try to get enough sleep and follow the advice of your doctor.
• Eat well. During the preparation period, the body must receive all the necessary vitamins and microelements from food.
• Additional microelements. The female body must receive folic acid in the required quantity. This substance directly affects the body of the unborn child, his health and congenital abnormalities. You can increase your folic acid content through foods such as nuts, beets, cabbage, carrots and leafy greens.
• Support the body with preventive measures. To reduce the likelihood of possible infections, you need to regularly carry out preventive maintenance of the body. In particular, pay attention to the mucous membranes (nasopharynx, intestines, vagina). These areas are most susceptible to disease.
• Abstinence from alcohol, cigarettes and radiation. Drinking alcohol slows down sperm production and increases a woman's risk of miscarriage. To protect the unborn child from possible abnormalities in the functioning of the body and increase the chance of successful fertilization and conception of a child, it is necessary to limit the consumption of drinks for 3 months.

How does a child become conceived?

The main participants in the fertilization process are female eggs and male sperm. During the reproductive period, a woman's reproductive cells are produced by the ovaries under the influence of hormones. Their maturation is called the process of ovulation. As a result of the meeting of the egg and sperm, one can observe how the conception of a child occurs inside a woman. The hormone progesterone is responsible for the maturation of the egg, which further preserves and stimulates pregnancy.

At the moment the sperm meets the female cell, the internal system notifies all the body’s resources about the onset of fertilization. The woman’s body begins internal restructuring, and the embryo, meanwhile, is actively dividing into parts and follows the fallopian tube directly to its goal - the uterus.

After getting inside, it attaches to the wall and begins to consume nutrients from the walls, gradually creating a shell around itself - the placenta. Under the influence of progesterone, the uterus becomes loose and actively changes its structure.

If we consider IVF conception as it occurs, the principle of the procedure resembles a natural one. The difference is that male and female cells are connected by a specialist under a microscope. After cell division and evaluation of the resulting embryo, it is implanted into the uterus by a doctor and begins its further natural development.

Description of the process by day

To understand what complex process occurs inside the expectant mother, it is worth considering how a child is conceived day by day:

1. After the eruption of the seed, 500 million cells begin to move towards the egg. At an average speed of movement, one single, most active sperm will reach its goal in a period of 3 to 6 hours;
2. at the moment of squeezing a male cell into a female one, the body of the expectant mother receives a signal that conception has occurred and immediately begins the process of restructuring, at this moment a zygote is formed (fusion of sperm and egg);
3. after 1-2 days, the resulting cell begins to divide, creating a blastomere (one cell divided into two parts);
4. 3 days from the moment of conception, a process occurs through which you can understand how twins are conceived. During this period, the blastomere of 2 is divided into 8-16 parts, ready for the formation of not one, but several babies;
5. on the fourth day, the embryo reaches its main target - the uterus and begins to condense its internal parts into one or more (when forming twins or triplets). At the moment of attachment of the embryo to the fallopian tube, an ectopic pregnancy may occur;
6. The implantation process will take place over the next few days. The embryo will move freely throughout the uterus until it attaches to one of the walls. Immediately after this process is completed, the female body will begin to respond to the readings of the hCG hormone;
7. the next stage after successful attachment is the union of the outer cells of the uterus and the embryo, creating a microvessel around the baby, which subsequently forms the placenta.

This is interesting! A blood test for the hCG hormone can show a positive result of pregnancy within 10 days after conception!

Finally

Conceiving a child is an important and crucial moment for the life of a future person. To successfully carry out fertilization and increase the chances of good health for the baby, you need to approach the planning stage with all responsibility.

Determining the body's capabilities, health status and replenishment of necessary microelements can be decisive in successful conception and further gestation during pregnancy.

“Children are nature’s desire to prolong the race”

So wrote Kahlil Ghibran in his work The Prophet. Nature wants us to have children. However, it does not need unhealthy or weak ones, and therefore there is a long path of selection of the strongest genes, with a greater likelihood of survival.

One of the Eastern philosophies says that the soul of a child chooses its own parents. The more physically healthy and psychologically calm the parents are, the more likely it is that the souls of children will compete in choosing such parents and, through natural selection, the healthiest and most psychologically adjusted child will develop in such a parental union. From an ordinary point of view, and not from the point of view of philosophical ideas, the healthier the parents and the more psychologically prepared and harmonious in their union, the greater the chance of the child being born healthy.

CHOOSING A SPOUSE

There are two extreme opposites in choosing a spouse. On the one hand, this is the philosophy of the East with a marriage of convenience, on the other, the romantic idea of ​​falling in love. On the one hand, this is conscious approval by elders of future relationships between young people, on the other hand, emotionally intense love. As you might expect, the balance is somewhere in the middle.

I don't want to change religious or ethical rules, but I do believe that choosing a spouse is an important decision that should not be made by one person or subject to the whims of our emotional states.

On the following pages you will find a list of questions that should be answered by a future married couple who has decided to have a child.

ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF UNSUCCESSFUL CONCEPT

The reasons that people have sexual relationships are numerous. Sexual intercourse gives each partner a feeling of pleasure and relaxation. Most people enjoy sex, but there are others who often use sex for other purposes to gain respect and confidence.

Most women wonder at some time whether they want to get pregnant. The decision will be positive when the woman reaches a certain age and development and it is clear that she is ready to become a mother.

More than 750,000 babies are born every year in the UK, and 5 times that number in the United States.

However, it is estimated that two out of every five pregnancies are not carried to term. Most conceptions are not even noticed. The fertilized egg does not enter the uterus or dies due to gene defects in both the sperm and the egg. The fertilized egg is then released quietly, usually during the next menstrual cycle. The problem of conception, however, is not associated only with these reasons. Many couples cannot conceive a child because there is no interaction between the male and female reproductive organs. letok. Infertility can also be caused by the ovaries not producing eggs, or by a lack of sperm, or by non-viable sperm.

What advice can you give and how should you treat those women who cannot get pregnant?

Approximately 30,000 women in the UK, with or without a spouse, visit specialists each year due to infertility problems. At the same time, it can be assumed that only one third of women who cannot get pregnant consult a doctor. Thus, if you take data from any year, you can calculate that in the United Kingdom 90 thousand women cannot get pregnant.

At the beginning of this decade, medical institutions found that only 15% of women suffering from infertility, conventional treatment methods lead to positive results. It is likely that this figure could double due to advances in science. In addition, it has been found that various alternative techniques can also lead to good results. Holistic medicine uses traditional and alternative healing approaches. Holistic medicine is believed to double the chances of a couple wanting to have a child.

The problem of infertility, like other problems, should be studied and solved; find a way Treatment methods are necessary on three levels of human existence: body, mind and spirit, and at the same time remember that the causes of infertility can be in both a woman and a man.

HOW TO CORRECTLY DETERMINE THE TIME OF CONCEPTION

The average length of the menstrual cycle is 28 days. Of course, there are different deviations: for some women this cycle can last up to 40 days, while for others it is only three weeks. Typically, the egg is ready for fertilization about 14 days before your next period. For women who have a regular menstrual cycle, it is easy to calculate this period. Others determine it using a urine test or vaginal discharge. Such tests can be purchased at any pharmacies in the city. Another way is to measure body temperature. Typically the temperature rises by half a degree. That is, measure and record your temperature. Record the results in a temperature map and find out when this rise occurs (see example).

Partners should remember that an egg is not released every month or during every period. They should not be discouraged when tests do not show the desired results for several months.

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PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Whatever differences or opposing views a married couple may have, these issues should be discussed by themselves or with their friends and family. If they have not come to any mutual resolution, then I suggest seeking help from a marriage counselor or, in the case of religious differences, a spiritual director.

PREPARATION FOR CONCEPT

All followers of Eastern philosophies categorically state that taking drugs, drinking alcohol and smoking tobacco, which affect the nervous system, can change energy levels. These levels travel through meridians, or energy channels, and any change in them can affect pregnancy.

Toxic substances specifically reduce the qi energy in the human kidneys. This place is believed to be the body's energy storehouse and its main supplier during conception and pregnancy. Each person has his own special likes and dislikes, intolerances and even allergic reactions. All this should be provided for before conceiving a child (see chapter Chinese and Oriental Medicine).

For conception to occur successfully, two factors are needed: healthy sperm and a healthy egg. Their meeting is the key to successful conception. Nutrition for both partners is also of utmost importance. Toxins that affect both sperm and eggs include tobacco, alcohol, drugs and medications (including birth control pills).

Tobacco

It is known that tobacco is capable of changing the structure of cells. Many studies have confirmed that mothers who smoke are more likely to give birth to babies prematurely and with low birth weight. If you smoke, your baby is exposed to tobacco components at various stages of pregnancy or conception. A smoking father who is planning to have a child is more likely to cause various abnormalities in his unborn child than a smoking mother, since changes in his sperm may occur. Sperm may lose their motility.

A woman should not smoke at least one month before trying to get pregnant, and a man should not smoke for at least 10 days.

Alcohol

In 1984, I published the results of a study that described fetal alcohol syndrome causing death or destructive effects on the fetus. This syndrome is often underdiagnosed, but it can be caused by even small amounts of alcohol. Throughout this book I will touch on the topic of alcohol. If you are planning to become pregnant or are already in the early stages of pregnancy, I advise you to avoid alcohol. As for your partner, explain to him that alcohol also has a negative effect on sperm motility.

Avoid drinking alcohol for at least 10 days before you expect to conceive.

Medications

Medicines are harmful in any case, but especially during pregnancy. Very few medications prescribed by doctors are safe enough for mother and fetus. In addition, there are very few examples proving the positive effects of medications during conception. Changes at the genetic level are possible, in addition, sometimes the mother cannot feed her child. Medicines, like tobacco and alcohol, negatively affect sperm motility in men.

Unless absolutely necessary, do not take medications for at least a month before conception.

DETOXIFICATION PROCESS BEFORE CONCEPT

If you have established the ovulation period and the days of expected fertilization, I would recommend that you follow the following diet during these days.

See the 3-Day Detox Diet and the 7-Day Semi-Fast Diet in Chapter 7. Follow these diets for at least one week before your period starts and continue for 10 days before your next period. You can follow the Hai diet (see chapter 7), it will help keep the body free of alkalis and toxins.

Vitamins and additional microelements

It is fundamentally important that the diet can provide each partner with the entire set of vitamins and microelements. There is no specific nutritional advice for men and they should only eat healthy foods. On the other hand, women need additional nutritional elements for at least one month before conception.

Folic acid (400 mg per day) has been found to reduce the incidence of neural tube disorders (problems with the formation of the spinal column).

Take multivitamins and mineral complexes to avoid problems with individual deficiencies that we may not be aware of.

Consult a dietitian to help you establish a healthy eating routine after detox diets and fasting diets.

Get a thorough examination from your doctor.

Consult a homeopath to determine your constitutional type (see Homeopathy section).

CONCEPT ENERGY

The Conception Vessel, or Governing Vessel, is a term often found in Chinese medicine and refers to the flow of energy passing through the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, pancreas gland, and uterus. More complete information will be given in the future (see chapter The Conception Vessel). If a woman who wants to become pregnant has diseases of the uterus, she should consult a Tibetan or Chinese medicine doctor who practices acupuncture in combination with herbal medicine. The weakness of any of these organs indicates the weakness of the energy current. This may mean that a woman has low energy flow and is prone to diabetes and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) during pregnancy.

POSITIONS AND TECHNIQUES OF SEXUAL INTERACT

It should be noted that the art of sexual courtship is of great importance for successful conception. Orgasm in a man is expressed by successful ejaculation (ejaculation), but improper sexual intercourse technique leads to premature ejaculation. Female orgasm manifests itself as increased blood flow to the genitals before orgasm occurs. This is a sign that everything is ready to receive sperm. During orgasm, the blood disperses and congestion in these organs is eliminated, which allows sperm to travel their path faster and easier.

The uterus is normal and the uterus is bent posteriorly

The uterus is in normal position.

Almost vertical position of the uterus.

Therefore, it is advisable when trying to conceive a child that both spouses experience orgasm.

An orgasm experienced by both spouses is not the main condition for successful conception, but it undoubtedly helps this process. Orgasm is a moment of physical, psychological and spiritual bliss. Therefore, if both spouses bring these feelings to each other at the moment of the birth of a new life, then it is better to start from the spiritual, energetic level.

From a practical point of view, position during sexual intercourse also plays an important role. Humans (and some fish) are the only living creatures that copulate while facing each other. Almost all animal copulation processes occur when the female is on all fours and the male is behind. Since the human body has a vertical position, nature had to help him in such a way that the sperm could successfully find its way to the egg. Of all the females, only the female can experience orgasm. This is nature's plan: to tire, exhaust a woman and force her to lie for some time without moving. At this time, the uterus rises to a horizontal position, and thus spermatozoa are easily
reach the egg. But if a woman gets up immediately after intercourse, then the sperm needs to overcome the force of gravity.

A very common condition is called inverted uterus (retroversion). In this position, the body of the uterus is tilted or directed towards the spine. The cervix and external os can automatically move into the front of the vagina. During sexual intercourse, sperm is ejected from the penis at a speed of 136 km/h. If the sperm lands directly on the cervix, this is the best way for sperm to travel from the cervical os to the egg. If the uterus is deviated and the cervix is ​​pushed forward, then the sperm, erupting, hits the back of the fornix and then has to find a way to the cervix, and thus the length of the path increases. Surprisingly, during a woman’s orgasm, the cervix “immerses” in the sperm, thus helping its progress.

A thorough examination by a specialist is possible! give a clear picture of the position of the cervix. If a woman knows in which direction her cervix deviates, then she should maintain a certain position throughout intercourse so that the cervix moves away from the vaginal wall.

DISEASE HISTORY

Patient O. addressed my father, who is now deceased. This was 15 years ago. She was from Cameroon. There she underwent various tests in order to determine the cause of her infertility. She also underwent examinations in Switzerland and London, all to no avail.

She eventually turned to a doctor who specializes in alternative treatments. How surprised she was when my father, after conducting a full examination, prescribed her a homeopathic remedy and advised her to lie on her right side during sexual intercourse. Now I am watching this woman and her family with four children. All of them were conceived in the right lateral position.

INFERTILITY in men

The advice given in this part of the book is appropriate only after a year of regular sexual intercourse without the use of contraception. Approximately 30% of infertility cases are associated with sperm deficiency. Sperm are produced in the testicles and pass into seminal fluid, which is produced in another part of the testicles and prostate gland. This fluid helps nourish motile sperm, which carry male genes. In addition, there are other pathological problems such as testicular swelling, hormonal imbalance, and sometimes even infection can cause decreased sperm production and motility.

The first thing required for treatment in case of infertility of a married couple is to do a sperm analysis and make sure that it is normal. These tests are safe and can be performed quickly. The man himself collects sperm for analysis. He may also have a blood test to check hormonal balance if the sperm count is low and sperm motility is reduced. If the results are incorrect for any reason, then you can adhere to the following recommendations.

Having solved the problem of infertility in men, you should pay attention to the causes of infertility in women.

Donate sperm for analysis after three days of abstinence from sexual intercourse

Avoid wearing tight shorts and pants.

Take 2 g of Korean, Chinese or Tibetan ginseng twice a day.

Believe it or not, six oysters, lean red meat and crab can help. The main element they contain is zinc. And zinc promotes sperm motility and production. Alternatively, you can take 5mg of zinc per 30cm of your height before bed.

The following elements can be taken daily with food in divided doses per 30 cm of height: beta-carotene (3000 IU), vitamin C (1 g) and vitamin E (100 IU).

Relieve stress (see section Stress). Adrenaline reduces sperm production.

Try reflexology. Gentle pressure should be applied to the area of ​​the feet, where the points of the testicles, adrenal glands and pituitary gland are represented.

Extend lovemaking before ejaculation.

Seek advice and treatment from an alternative health practitioner if you are unable to conceive after one year.

INFERTILITY IN A WOMAN

As with men, women should not worry about infertility before they have been sexually active for a year, provided they have not used contraception. But if you are over 38 and want to get pregnant, then you should seek medical help after six months. Women have the same problem as men - the production of a viable egg.

Girls are born with a limited number of eggs in each ovary. By the time the first menstruation begins, chemical changes begin to occur in a girl's body. They trigger the process of egg maturation. Due to a special chemical "displacement" mechanism, usually only one egg matures each month in both ovaries, and it travels down the fallopian tube (oviduct). There are many reasons to explain the process of non-ripening of the egg: nutrition, infections, stress, hormonal

changes and pathology of the ovaries. Problems also arise from a practical point of view. Once the egg enters the fallopian tube, it must travel a huge distance that can be compared to walking from Lodon to Munich. The peristaltic wave-like movements of the tube help push the egg towards the uterus. In most cases, fertilization occurs in the tube, so the sperm needs to be very mobile in order to travel such a long way to the egg. Infections can scar the fallopian tubes, and diseases such as endometriosis can interfere with the movement of sperm and eggs. Now it is clear that there are many problems associated with the structure of the genital organs, which create a barrier between the germ cells.

HORMONAL PROBLEMS

If the general health of the married couple is checked and nothing is found; significant deviations, the doctor may order additional testing. The wife has diseases such as diabetes and disorders:

The functioning of the thyroid gland may change the overall picture, in which case a complete blood count should be performed to check the level of hormones in the body.

If the analysis does not confirm any abnormalities, then blood is taken for it at certain points in the cycle. The content of the following hormones is checked:

Estrogen and progesterone

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Prolactin hormone

Estrogen and progesterone are very necessary in the process of preparing the uterus for the attachment of a fertilized egg. The role of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is that it helps the egg to fully develop and mature in the ovary, and the role of luteinizing hormone is to release the egg from the ovary and release it into the fallopian tube. Prolactin is formed to prepare the female breast for the process of lactation (milk production). Excessive levels of prolactin, usually caused by a benign tumor in the pituitary gland, can interfere with pregnancy. This is why pregnancies are almost rare during lactation and breastfeeding.

If you have identified problems at the hormonal level, you should not be treated without the recommendation of specialists involved in both traditional methods of treatment and non-traditional doctors.

The gynecologist must know and monitor any changes in hormonal problems.

You may also benefit from herbal medicine, homeopathy or nutritional therapy (see Chapter 9). It is possible for a doctor to prescribe natural estrogens and progesterones.

Visualization (the process of creating a visual image) and meditation can also help you.

If you have a stressful, restless condition, consult a medical consultant.

OBSTRUCTION OF THE FALLOPIAN TUBES

One of the most common causes of infertility is adhesions of the fallopian tubes. Therefore, first the doctor may prescribe laparoscopy (examination of organs using an endoscope). This operation usually requires general anesthesia. A small incision is made under the navel and a thin, flexible probe is inserted through it. This allows the surgeon to examine the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and surrounding structures. A special dye is injected through the cervix, and then the surgeon observes the flow of this dye from the open ends of the fallopian tubes. This process is called hysterosalpinography. If blocked tubes are found, they can be treated with surgery, as can polycystic ovarian disease, a condition in which there are many fluid-filled cystic structures on the surface of the ovary. This disease is usually associated with hormonal imbalances.

Ideally, before undergoing this invasive procedure, I would recommend seeing a doctor who specializes in alternative treatments. If you do not get tested, it will be difficult to diagnose tubal obstruction. The only factor contributing to the diagnosis is the infectious diseases that the woman has suffered. In addition, doctors who can recognize the cause of the disease from the pulse claim that they can help in this case. The obstruction of the pipes can be confirmed using another method - Kirlian photography.

Tibetan and Chinese herbs prescribed by a medical specialist can help you.

Take Silica 30 dilution twice daily for two weeks only*.

Using visualization, create an image of a small person with a pick-hoe passing through the fallopian “tunnel”*.

* There is an urgent need to consult an osteopathic doctor.

* Polarity therapy and the Alexander technique can affect the position of the tubes and relieve obstructions.

TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AND INFERTILITY TREATMENT

You should not rush to conclusions, but patiently wait for the results of any analysis. If a married couple cannot have a child, then they should seek help from a doctor who uses traditional methods of treatment. These methods have some success, while all holistic medicine methods automatically improve the overall condition of the person or the area of ​​the body that needs to be treated either with drugs or surgery.

Any structural difficulties, such as scar changes in the tubes or other adhesions, disappear as a result of surgical intervention. Recently, scientific methods have been more and more carefully developed, and therefore they contribute to more successful unblocking of the microscopic lumens of the fallopian tubes. Hormonal imbalance can also be corrected by using chemicals and medications such as clomiphene to promote fertilization. But these drugs usually have side effects, although they provide a relatively favorable outcome. Most women are unhappy with such medications. I see them as a last chance, and not as the first step in treatment. In any case, to reduce unwanted side effects, you can use the recommendations of unconventional methods.

If you are going to take medications prescribed by a traditional doctor, also consult a naturopathic doctor who can give you advice on how to avoid side effects.

ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

If none of the treatment methods leads to positive results, experts in this case consider it possible to use a special technique of artificial insemination. This is how the term “test tube baby” came about. With this method, a child develops from an egg implanted in the uterus, which was artificially fertilized in a test tube. To do this, a mature egg is taken from a woman’s ovary using a special laparoscopic procedure. It is performed after medication is injected into the ovary to produce eggs. The mature eggs are then fertilized with the sperm of the spouse or donor in a laboratory setting. After this, the fertilized eggs are placed in the uterus and nature begins its process. At this time, the uterus is prepared for implantation using a specially prescribed program of taking hormonal medications.

There is another method called “gamete transfer into the fallopian tube.” In this case, the egg is also extracted from the ovary. It is then placed into the fallopian tube with donor sperm. If fertilization occurs here, the fertilized egg moves naturally through the fallopian tube to the uterus for implantation.

The results of such methods of fertilization are not the same in different clinics. A positive result occurs only in 20% of cases. One in seven pregnancies is carried to term and the baby is born alive. I hope these numbers will increase as fertilization techniques improve. It should also be noted that there is always a risk when performing any procedure.

Before deciding on artificial insemination, consult a doctor who uses alternative methods of treatment.

Before performing invasive procedures, read the Operations and Surgery chapter.

PSYCHOLOGY OF CONCEPT

If you decide to have a baby, you should know that there are many psychological factors that you will encounter. For both men and women, the decision to have a child and a family is an age-related phenomenon. We are no longer the children of our parents, but we ourselves become the parents of our child. We will all have to face increased responsibility, reduced freedom, loss of choice and financial problems. We must also understand all the responsibilities and obligations not only towards our child, but also towards our spouse.

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which control the process of ovulation, are produced by a small nut-sized gland located next to the pituitary gland. It is therefore anatomically possible that the emotional centers surrounding this gland produce chemicals that can block the production and release of FSH and LH. Feelings of unhappiness due to a dysfunctional relationship or marriage can continually affect this gland and interfere with its normal functioning. Stress in men can also cause various problems. Therefore, feeling happy in your married life can affect your blood chemistry and increase your chances of successful conception and pregnancy.

What force exists that gives life to any special cell? Hindus believe that the soul chooses its future parents or, more scientifically, that the life force enters the fertilized egg. I often see couples where one or both spouses are angry or unhappy with each other. Sometimes I ask myself this question: “Do I want to be the child of such parents?” I think it is very important when a soul comes into a family with a favorable environment and relationships. I always encourage peace and harmony in a family in which spouses cannot have children. Too many families break up because the spouses are dissatisfied with each other. If you think that the child brings happiness to the house and everything will be fine with you, then this is the correct judgment, which is necessary in order to be happy.

If negative relationships arise between spouses, you should seek advice from a specialist.

Don't try to get pregnant if you are surrounded by negative energy.

Start learning meditation techniques and do it every day.

VESSEL OF CONCEPTION

All philosophical trends in medicine that present the concept of energy inevitably give a description of the channel, or meridian. The Chinese call it the “vessel of conception.”

This is an energy line that runs through the thyroid and pancreas to the uterus.

I believe that pregnancy transfers energy to the uterus, thereby reducing the vital force needed to properly maintain the thyroid and pancreas.

iron This is how the conception vessel receives energy from the person closest to you. Parents primarily transfer energy to their children from their conception vessels. This energy is transferred to both lovers and best friends. Weak relationships between loved ones, spouses and parents lead to weakening of the fertilization vessels. And if the conception vessel is not supplied or filled with energy along its entire path from the very beginning, then the pregnancy will deplete the parental meridian, leading to problems with subsequent conceptions.

It is important that your relationship with your spouse if you want to get pregnant is strong and favorable.

Clarify any misunderstandings that have arisen between you, resolve any disagreements, and ask your parents, especially your mother, to help resolve issues related to pregnancy.

STATE OF MIND

Whether this is a "life force" or a state of consciousness that can enter the fetus at the last stage are all philosophical questions.

In any case, it would be prudent to meet certain conditions if both spouses want to have a child:

Do not consume alcoholic beverages or medications.

There must be a mutual desire to have a child.

To love each other.

These are the three conditions that, according to Eastern philosophy, the human soul can fulfill. To this you can add the beliefs and beliefs of the religion to which you belong.

Talk to your spirit guide.

Those who do not have such a teacher should find a specialist in Ayurveda and Tibetan medicine to find out all the medical aspects for correcting spiritual training.

Eastern philosophy relies more on the state of mind of a woman during pregnancy. Many techniques are used, including acupuncture, to remove energy blockages that in turn interfere with the fertilization process. Western philosophy, due to its dependence on science, has lost touch with the spiritual aspect of fertilization.

Mr. Bennett, a philosopher and student of Gurdjieff, discussed the existence of spiritual genetics. He defended the idea that existing energy is immeasurable in space and moves with a person. At the moment of fertilization, this energy passes along with the physical and genetic material into the embryo.

ASTROLOGY

After all, why not turn to astrology? If the Sun and Moon can move huge masses of water for miles, as sea tides around the world prove, why shouldn't the small influence of Pluto and Jupiter cause changes in the microscopic amounts of fluid in the egg and sperm? It's worth checking to see if your astrological charts align and when is the best time to have a baby. Interestingly, the time from conception to childbirth is similar to the time of revolution of the planets in the sky. It may be better for you to schedule at the time of conception rather than during labor.

We were all told about this in biology lessons, but I personally didn’t remember anything when I was about to get pregnant. And while I was preparing this article, I discovered such amazing facts that, apparently, in the days of my school youth, were not yet known to science! I believe you have the same story... Well, let's update our knowledge together, because every woman of childbearing age should have this information!

For many, the process of conception is primarily sexual intercourse. And, by the way, while the woman still does not suspect anything, an ordinary miracle is happening in her body - the birth of a new life. This miracle has very complex mechanics, which humanity has not yet fully understood, and it is not a fact that it will ever be fully understood. We will talk to you about what is known for certain today.

Path of the egg

When an egg matures in a woman's ovary, it leaves the ovary into the fallopian tube. This is how ovulation occurs, usually in the middle of the menstrual cycle (by the way, the cycle is counted from the beginning of menstruation to the beginning of the next menstruation).

The released egg lives only 24 hours, during which time either fertilization occurs or not.

At the same time, a layer of epithelium grows in the uterus, a kind of cushion for the future fertilized egg. If fertilization does not occur, the epithelium leaves the woman’s body along with the egg - this is menstruation.

It must be said that a woman is endowed with a certain number of eggs from birth. Ovulation occurs only once a month, and with age, not even every month. So the expectant mother’s body prepares for pregnancy carefully.

Path of the sperm

After ejaculation, hundreds of millions of sperm are sent towards the egg. There are four obstacles standing in their way:

1. To protect the genital organs, the cervix is ​​clogged with a mucus plug, although during ovulation this plug liquefies, some sperm cannot penetrate inside.
2. Another part of the sperm that pass through the plug dies due to the acidity of the vagina.
3. The next stage is the immune system, which perceives male cells as foreign, and some are absorbed by white blood cells.
4. The last test is the cilia of the fallopian tube, moving in the opposite direction, because their task is to transport the egg to the uterus.

As a result, only dozens of sperm reach the egg.

After the penetration of the first sperm, the membrane membrane of the egg changes its properties and makes it impossible for other sperm to penetrate.

This is such a serious selection.

By the way, the lifespan of sperm is 5-7 days, and the lifespan of an egg is 24 hours. So it is not a fact that pregnancy will occur as a result of sexual intercourse on the day of ovulation. Perhaps these are earlier spermatozoa.

Fertilization

The sperm that penetrates the egg undergoes degeneration of the tail, the body and head dissolve, and the nucleus of the male cell tends to merge with the nucleus of the female cell.

Fertilization occurs - the fusion of nuclei and chromosomes of male and female cells, which lasts 24 hours. Already now, a set of chromosomes has determined what gender the child will be, what color his hair, eyes, etc. will be.

By the way

Several children can be produced at once for three reasons:

• The woman released not one egg, but two
• A fertilized egg divides into several

The path from zygote to fertilized egg by day

Approximately on the second day after fertilization, a zygote is formed (from the Greek zygotós - joined together). This cell gradually moves towards the uterus through the fallopian tubes. The movement of the fertilized cell is facilitated by the villi in the fallopian tubes, which vibrate in the same wave-like movements.

It is important to know

The zygote moves unevenly through the fallopian tube: from several hours to 2-3 days. If progress is too slow or delayed in the fallopian tube, the fertilized egg may begin implantation before reaching the uterus - this is an ectopic pregnancy. It is unsafe for a woman’s life and requires medical intervention.

Day 3– division into 8-16 cells, at this time there is the possibility of the birth of identical twins, because each blastomere can give rise to a separate life.

4 day– morula stage (Novolat. morula, from Lat. morum - mulberry) - completion of crushing of the zygote.

5-7 day– blastocyst (from other Greek blaste - “bud” and other Greek kystis - bubble), this is already a multicellular embryo. The blastocyte consists of an outer layer - the trophoblast, from which the placenta is subsequently formed, and an inner cell mass from which the fetus will develop.

For clarity, I suggest looking at the picture.

The blastocyte enters the body of the uterus and remains suspended for 1-2 days, not attached to the uterus. Meanwhile, the fertilized egg secretes substances that suppress the mother's immune system, and the corpus luteum from which the egg is released produces progesterone (5-7 days after ovulation).

Hormone progesterone:

• prepares the uterine mucosa for implantation of the fertilized egg,
• relaxes the uterus for greater chances of implantation,
• stimulates the secretion of intrauterine fluid to nourish the fertilized egg until implantation occurs.
• leads to the formation of pinopodes - peculiar tentacles in the endometrial layer, due to which the uterus seems to shrink and even decrease in size, thereby bringing the walls of the uterus closer to the floating fertilized egg.

7-10 day– implantation occurs, the blastocyst is freed from the protective coating and attaches to the wall of the uterus, covered with epithelium.

The process of implantation of the fertilized egg

The cell behaves quite aggressively during implantation; it literally breaks through the endometrium. Therefore, at this stage, minor bleeding is possible, which is normal.

In addition, at the site of implantation a focus of inflammation is formed, which improves the implantation process and creates a protective barrier from the woman’s body, because the immune system may recognize the fertilized egg as a foreign body and will strive to destroy it.

The implantation process lasts approximately two days.

At the stage of fertilization of the egg before the implantation stage, critical moments may occur, which in extreme cases do not give rise to a new life. This is very important to understand. In fact, the mother’s body discards the fertilized egg if it is obviously damaged and will not lead to the birth of a healthy child. If at this stage you intervene with hormonal therapy, the body will be forced to accept the “defective” fertilized egg, the consequences of which can be very sad.

It turns out that from the moment of sexual intercourse until pregnancy occurs 2-3 weeks.

So the pregnancy came. A woman may not suspect anything yet, but she has a whole Universe inside her!

What's next?

• the endometrium thickens
• a mucus plug forms in the cervix,
• the placenta develops
• The embryo is developing - the future new person!

That's all, friends! You study the process of conception in such detail, which means you take your maternal role very seriously. In this we are similar - I believe that today motherhood needs to be learned! If you want to get reliable information about conception, pregnancy and childbirth, I recommend taking a closer look at the courses of women's doctor Irina Zhgareva:

« Preparing for pregnancy and childbirth»

"Natural Parenting: myths and reefs"

Many women begin to panic if pregnancy does not occur within two to three months after they stop using contraception. However, for healthy married couples with regular sexual activity, the typical picture looks like this:

60 out of every 100 couples can conceive within six months;

80 out of every 100 married couples can conceive a child within one year;

90 out of every 100 married couples can conceive a child within two years.

Despite the fact that any of these three situations is the norm, we can speed up conception somewhat by following certain rules.

A little physiology

In order for a child, a boy or a girl, to be born, two cells must meet: the male - the sperm and the female - the egg. When they merge, a fertilized egg is formed - a zygote.

Every month, under the influence of hormones from the pituitary gland (an endocrine gland located in the brain), a tiny follicle vesicle matures in the ovary, which contains an egg. The walls of the follicle produce female hormones - estrogens, due to which the follicle grows to the size of a small cherry and bursts in the middle of the menstrual cycle, releasing the egg. This process is called ovulation. Having left the ovary, the egg is “captured” by the villi of the fallopian tube and, thanks to its contractions, moves towards the uterus. The egg retains its ability to fertilize for an average of 24 hours.

Sperm are produced in paired male gonads - the testicles. The cycle of their formation is 70-75 days. During sexual intercourse, 3 - 5 milliliters of sperm enters a woman's vagina, which contains 300-500 million sperm. Only some of them enter the cervical mucus inside the cervical canal. Before reaching the egg, sperm must cross the uterus and enter the fallopian tube. They make this journey in 2-2.5 hours, and retain their fertilizing ability in the fallopian tube, according to various sources, from 2 to 7 days. In order for fertilization to occur, the sperm must overcome the barrier of corona radiata cells surrounding the egg and the membrane of the egg. For this, the “power” of one sperm is not enough - an “attack” of 100 to 400 thousand sperm is required, although only one of them will penetrate the egg!

During the first 12 hours after fertilization, the male and female nuclei come together and the genetic material combines to form a zygote - a one-cell embryo. During fertilization, the embryo begins to move through the fallopian tube into the uterine cavity. As the embryo moves through the fallopian tube, its cells divide, then the embryo enters the uterine cavity, where on the 11th - 12th day after the conception of the child it is implanted - introduced into the mucous membrane of the uterus.

So, for pregnancy to occur, the following conditions are necessary:

1. The readiness of the body as a whole to ensure the normal development of the fetus, which is ensured by the general level of health.

Even if you consider yourself absolutely healthy, it’s a good idea to verify this again by undergoing an examination with a therapist, gynecologist, dentist, and maybe even a geneticist. It's time to start leading a healthy lifestyle: get a good rest (optimally - spend a vacation in nature); “quit” bad habits; limit contact with household chemicals and the use of pharmacological agents as much as possible, because all this can negatively affect not only the health of the expectant mother, but also the formation and development of the child.

2. Maturation in the ovary of an egg capable of fertilization, ovulation, entry of the egg into the fallopian tube.

In order for this complex mechanism to work, a clear functioning of the hormonal system of the woman’s body is necessary. This system works best in women whose body weight is close to the medical norm.

Recently, the press has been persistently advising women who want to give birth to a child of a particular gender to adhere to a certain diet. How effective this method is in gender planning is unknown, because there are no scientific works on this topic, but one thing is certain: the nutrition of a woman who decides to become a mother must be balanced. The main guardians of the maturing egg are foods containing vitamin E: vegetable oils, eggs, grain bread, buckwheat and oatmeal, legumes, nuts. Sprouted wheat grains, including flakes and flour made from them, are richest in vitamin E.

Another important vitamin is folic acid. 400 mcg of folic acid per day significantly reduces the likelihood of having children with disorders such as defects of the central nervous system and spine. Folic acid is sold in all pharmacies, it is also found in foods: fresh herbs (except parsley), cabbage, beets, carrots, potatoes with skin, bran, seeds and nuts. Taking folic acid before pregnancy significantly reduces the likelihood of birth defects. If you live in an iodine-deficient area, switch to iodized salt or take 100 mcg of potassium iodide per day. All this is only true if you do not suffer from thyroid disease: in this case, the doctor will give you individual recommendations. Without iodine, the thyroid gland cannot function normally; in women with reduced function of this gland, ovulation occurs very rarely. In addition, iodine deficiency can subsequently have a detrimental effect on the child’s mental development.

To protect yourself and your unborn child, start taking multivitamin supplements 2-3 months before conception. It is recommended to stop using oral contraceptives 2 to 3 months before planned conception. Sometimes, after long-term use of oral contraceptives, a complication occurs - the absence of menstruation and the possibility of conception for 6 months after stopping their use.

There are other reasons for ovulation disorders in women. Constant stress in a business woman can lead to a complete absence of ovulation while menstruation continues.

Ovulation disorders can also occur due to intense physical activity. There are two reasons for this. The first is the rapid loss of adipose tissue, and the second is an increased release of endorphins - brain chemicals (these chemicals, by the way, are also called pleasure hormones). They can affect prolactin levels in women, and prolactin is a hormone that promotes successful breastfeeding but interferes with egg maturation. Is this why our grandmothers advised women who wanted to give birth to a child to lead a quiet lifestyle, play with children more often, sew beautiful children's things, and read children's books? All this “tunes” the body for conception.

Weight and pregnancy

A sharp decrease in body weight by 10% per month, as well as a weight less than 45 kg with average height, leads to the cessation of menstruation. Researchers have found that body fat can actually produce and store estrogen, a hormone that prepares the body for pregnancy. But not only low levels of this hormone are bad, but also high levels. Therefore, if you are overweight, try to lose weight, but only gradually, no fasting!

3. A sufficient number of motile sperm in the semen and their ability to fertilize the egg.

One of the main myths is the connection between potency and infertility. In reality, a man with very weak potency can have good sperm for conception, but the “sexual giant” may suffer from infertility. Moreover, too frequent sexual intercourse does not increase a couple's ability to conceive a child. The likelihood of conception during repeated sexual intercourse is reduced due to the fact that the second portion of sperm contains fewer full-fledged sperm, and the excess volume leads to its leakage from the woman’s vagina. When ejaculation occurs at long intervals, this is also bad. It is not so much the number of sperm that decreases, but their mobility - they no longer rush to the target so quickly. The optimal rhythm for the full maturation of sperm is the rhythm of sexual activity every other day (3 times a week) during the period of probable ovulation with desirable abstinence for 4-5 days the day before.

Of course, the likelihood of pregnancy depends on the quality of the sperm. And the main risk factor is a man’s lifestyle. Thus, low physical activity, sedentary work and excess weight, as well as smoking can lead to stagnation of blood in the pelvic organs of a man and inflammation. Spermatogenesis (maturation of sperm), like the female menstrual cycle, is regulated by the body's hormonal system. Therefore, if a man takes anabolic steroids (these hormones can be used to treat some diseases, but more often - to build muscle mass in men involved in sports), then the natural balance of hormones in the body is disrupted and leads to male infertility.

There is one more factor, characteristic only for men, that influences reproduction. This is overheating. The number of sperm produced in the testicles increases at temperatures that are slightly lower than general body temperature. It is known that those who visit the sauna twice a week have a statistically higher risk of developing male infertility compared to those who steam once a week. For the same reason, a man who wants to become a father should not wear tight underwear made of synthetic materials and tight trousers, as this can increase the temperature of the testicles. Any febrile conditions (high temperature) lead to a deterioration in the quality of sperm, and such a decrease in sperm quality can persist for up to three months - that is how long the maturation of each sperm in the testicle continues.

Another common and quite dangerous risk factor for infertility in men is chronic stress. From a biological point of view, offspring should be born in the most favorable environmental conditions. This regulation is ensured by the close relationship between the reproductive system and all other systems of the body, primarily the nervous system.

4. The normal environment in the vagina, uterine cavity and fallopian tubes, ensuring the active movement of sperm.

If you want to get pregnant, do not use vaginal lubricants. They sometimes contain substances that change the acid-base environment of the vagina and destroy sperm. If you can't do without them, try using egg whites during those few fertile days a month, unless you're allergic to chicken eggs. Egg white has the least effect on sperm motility and survival.

Any infection in a woman’s genital tract, as well as the use of various vaginal medications, antibacterial and scented hygiene products, and douching also disrupts the acid-base environment in the vagina, which also reduces the chances of pregnancy.

5. “Meeting” of an egg with sperm and optimal conditions for the fusion of germ cells.

The most favorable time for sexual intercourse for the purpose of fertilization is when ovulation is about to begin, because the mucous lining of the cervix becomes extremely sensitive, and sperm have enough time to enter the fallopian tubes, where they wait for the moment of ovulation. With regular sexual activity and a regular menstrual cycle, there is no need to specifically calculate this moment. However, there are times when it would be nice to know the exact date of ovulation. The simplest and most accurate method is to use special test strips to determine the level of luteinizing hormone. Modern tests look and use the same as pregnancy tests. The test strip must be placed under a stream of urine; the appearance of two stripes indicates ovulation. In addition, the day of ovulation can be tracked by ultrasound, changes in basal body temperature (temperature measured in the rectum), using a special device based on the pattern of saliva crystallization, or by the calendar method.

Another important point for the “meeting” of the sperm and egg is the position during sexual intercourse. There is no connection between the gender of the unborn child and the position during conception, no matter how much we would like it, but you can increase the likelihood of conceiving a child with the help of position. The mechanics of sexual intercourse determine which part of the vagina the sperm reaches. In some positions (for example, a woman on top or a standing position) it can be difficult to achieve deep penetration of the penis, so some of the sperm will simply be lost. The “man on top” or “man behind” position will be optimal. It is better if a woman lies on her back with her legs raised for 20-30 minutes after intercourse. Laziness in this case may be more useful than any position during sexual intercourse.

Of course, the most important thing is that sex gives you joy and pleasure. If a woman reaches orgasm, the likelihood of conception is higher: due to the contraction of the cervix during orgasm, sperm are literally drawn into the uterus.

6. The unhindered passage of the embryo through the fallopian tube and its entry into the uterine cavity, the readiness of the uterine mucosa to “accept” the embryo.

In addition to the anatomical features in a woman’s body, the use of intrauterine devices on the eve of conception can have a negative impact at this stage. After removal of the IUD, it is recommended to refrain from conceiving for 2-3 cycles to restore the functioning of the uterus and fallopian tubes and, therefore, reduce the risk of spontaneous miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy.

As for the time of day, it is believed that the best chances of pregnancy are for couples who make love in the afternoon (around 5 p.m.). At this time of day, the number of active sperm in a man’s body is maximum.

As for the season, most doctors agree that the optimal time to conceive a child is the beginning of autumn. The fact is that in every woman with a normal menstrual cycle and fairly good health, in 10% of cycles the egg does not mature and fertilization is impossible, i.e. There may be no ovulation 1-2 times a year. These cycles are more likely to occur during harsh winters with short daylight hours and unusually hot summer months.

The Czech doctor O. Jonas went even further. He argues that, along with the menstrual cycle, there is a second, individual, cycle of the greatest predisposition to conception, set already from birth and with incredible accuracy accompanying the entire reproductive period of a woman’s life.

This second cycle is focused on the phase of the Moon that preceded the birth of a given woman. The greatest chance of conception occurs on the days of intersection of these two cycles. No matter how controversial such a statement may be, there is a certain amount of truth in it. Most likely, the phases of the moon are associated with biorhythms, according to which the hormonal and psychological state of the body changes.

We hope that our advice will help everyone who wishes to become happy mothers and fathers!

What is conceiving a child and how it happens

Biologists and luminaries of medical science have been studying the process of the birth of a new organism from two parent cells for centuries, but the question of how conception occurs is still not fully resolved.

- this is a combination of a sperm and an oocyte, merging into a zygote, which, continuing to divide, becomes an embryo, then a fetus, and finally - a small new creature that has come to the planet. Everything is simple - but there are still so many secrets here.

• What is conception
• Favorable and unfavorable day for conception
• Incompatibility of partners is the reason for the absence of pregnancy
• Stimulation for conceiving a child
• IVF conception - what is it?
• Pregnancy has occurred: what next?

What is conception

Conceiving a child is not an instant process. Sexual intercourse alone is not enough to conceive a child.

This happens in several stages, which are repeated in almost every menstrual cycle:

• Maturation of the oocyte, which lasts for 14 days.
• The release of the “ready” egg into the abdominal cavity is ovulation.

• Capture of the egg by the villi of the fallopian tube and penetration of the oocyte into the infundibulum of the tube.
• Penetration of sperm into the tubes. Passing the way from the vagina, through the cervix, the uterine cavity, some of the sperm die.

• Meeting with the egg.
• Dissolution of the oocyte membrane by sperm enzymes, penetration of the “fastest” one inside.
• The fusion of the male and female “halves” is the formation of a dividing zygote.
• Promotion of the zygote through the tubes into the uterus.

At any stage, a failure may occur and conception will not take place.

To successfully conceive a child, several factors must coincide:

• successful ovulation;
• , without genetic defects egg;
• presence of active sperm.

After sexual intercourse, if a sperm meets an egg, the woman does not have any special sensations. The first week is not yet pregnancy. Knowing what happens after conception day by day, you can predict when a woman will feel the first symptoms of pregnancy.

The merging process takes place within 2-36 hours. The journey of the future embryo through the tubes continues for 6-7 days. Afterwards it enters the uterus, where. At this time, some note the first sign that allows them to understand whether fertilization has occurred. It is called "implantation bleeding."

A woman notices a drop of blood on her underwear or a pink mark on toilet paper (this does not happen to everyone). Her first thought: “My period has come - early!” But this is not menstruation, but evidence of the implantation of the fertilized egg into the wall of the uterus - implantation. Small vessels are damaged - hence the admixture of blood. Pregnancy has begun.

What is an unfavorable day for conception?

Women know: there are days when the probability of a new life being born is almost zero. Unfavorable days for conception (safe) are considered to be 3-4 days immediately after menstruation. We take into account the week after the start of menstruation plus 3 - 4 days. This is the period of preparation of the female body for conception in the current cycle. The hormonal level changes, the maturation of follicles begins, of which by the time of ovulation the dominant one will be determined - the vesicle with the future egg. Conceiving a child is not yet possible.

With a cycle of 28 days by 14 (2 weeks from the expected end of the cycle): rupture of the follicle, release of the egg. Women are interested in how to understand that ovulation is near. A sure sign is a decrease in basal temperature. Sometimes my stomach feels weak.

You often feel unwell on this day, but ovulation (and the day after) is the most favorable moment for conception. The previous 2 days are considered suitable. Sperm can live in the tubes for 3-4 days; on the fifth day they die.

Conception window in the women's calendar

The “window of conception in the female calendar” (also known as “”) is approximately 4 days in the middle of each cycle. These are the previously discussed 3 days before ovulation plus a day after it. At this time, the uterus is ready for implantation.

If fertilization of the egg occurs after the window of conception has closed, the embryo will not be able to implant in the uterus. After this period, conception is impossible: the sperm die and the egg becomes unviable. The body prepares it to be released with menstrual blood.

Incompatibility during conception is the reason for the absence of pregnancy. Sometimes partners try to conceive a child for a long time, catching every ovulation - to no avail. The reason in some cases is the incompatibility of partners. How long to wait before going to the doctors is up to each couple to decide for themselves. The recommended period for seeking help is 6 months from the start of conscious and regular attempts to become pregnant. Doctors identify the following discrepancy:

• by gene combinations;
• immunological problems.

The biggest mystery is immunological incompatibility: the antigen proteins of a woman’s body, mistaking “strangers” (spermatozoa) from a man for dangerously degenerated own cells and destroy them.

Today, most problems can be corrected.

Ovulation induction increases the chances of success for those planning a child. It is used for a number of other gynecological problems. A preliminary examination is carried out:

• blood sampling for hormonal testing;
• checking the patency of pipes;
• Ultrasound of the uterus, ovaries;
• spermogram analysis.

Only qualified doctors know how to understand that stimulation will help in a particular case. Stimulation for conception is carried out either with clostilbegit (orally) or with gonadotropins (injection). The meaning is to help the maturing follicle, “spur”, forcing its development. What happens next is the same as during normal, natural ovulation: the egg leaves the follicle and “settles” in the tube. When stimulated (depending on the protocol design), several eggs mature. After sex, sperm quickly rush to the ready egg, one gets inside. A zygote is formed. Next, the zygote divides in the woman’s body, and after a week the embryo is attached. Utrozhestan and Duphaston are used to support pregnancy.

IVF conception - what is it?

It’s the third week after PA (or replanting) - a home test should already show 2 stripes. During the examination, the gynecologist will see an enlargement of the uterus and note the cyanosis of the cervix. In the first days of pregnancy, a woman can find out about upcoming changes by her own feelings: something has changed in her, but she does not always realize what exactly. Still too fragile, unreliable.

If you are planning to conceive a child, remember that the first days and weeks are the most crucial time. You need to give your body the opportunity to get used to the new “resident”, and to do this, calm down, eat well, walk a lot, and get a lot of positive emotions. Then everything will go as it should. Help nature accomplish its great secret - the secret of the birth of new life!