What Happens Right After Conception

Within 24 hours of fertilization, the embryo starts rapid division into a number of cells. It stays in the tube of fallopian for approximately three days following conception. The fertilized egg (now known as the blastocyte) will continue to multiply while it moves gradually through the fallopian tubes to the uterus. After that it's next task is to attach itself to the endometrium. This is referred to as an implantation. Prior to the implantation however the blastocyte splits from its protective cover. When the blastocyte comes into contact with the uterus, they exchange hormones to aid in the attachment of the blastocyte. Women may experience spots (slight bleeding) within the one or two days after the process of implantation occurs. It's normal and it's not something you need to worry about. In this stage the endometrium thickens as well as your cervical cervix (the gap between your uterus and the birth canal) is sealed with the mucus plug. 

Prior to the implantation however the blastocyte splits from its protective cover. When the blastocyte comes into contact with the uterus, they exchange hormones to aid in the attachment of the blastocyte. Women may experience spots (slight bleeding) within the one or two days after the process of implantation occurs. It's normal and it's not something you need to worry about. In this stage the endometrium thickens as well as your cervical cervix (the gap between your uterus and the birth canal) is sealed with the mucus plug.

In just three weeks, blastocytes eventually form a small ball or embryo. In this stage the nerve cells that are beginning to form are formed. The developing fetus of your baby has undergone a few names modifications in the initial few days of the pregnancy. It's generally referred to as an embryo from conception to eight weeks into its development. Following the 8th week of development, it's known as a fetus up to the time it's born.