Conception: How It Works

To become pregnant, these steps must occur:

  1. Sperm Transport: The sperm must be deposited and transported to the site of fertilization
  2. Egg Transport: Ovulation must occur and the egg must be “picked up” by the tube 
  3. Fertilization and Embryo Development: Union between the sperm and egg must result 
  4. Implantation: The embryo must implant and begin to grow in the uterus

These steps are described in detail below.

1. Sperm Transport
2. Egg Transport
3. Fertilization and Embryo Development
4. Implantation