We are trying since 2 months and im trying to understand the timing properly. Like exactly kab conception happens in the cycle? Bit confused with all the info online, pls explain simply.
Conception generally happens when a sperm fertilizes an egg, typically within 12-24 hours after ovulation. So it's not exactly when you 'have sex', but a short window after ovulation. Your doctor will usually count your pregnancy from the first day of your last period, not from conception itself, which can be confusing initially.
Honestly, when I was trying to conceive, I used to obsess over the exact day! But once my little one arrived, all those exact dates didn't matter as much. Conception is when sperm fertilizes the egg, usually around ovulation. Don't stress too much about the exact second; enjoy the journey of creating life.
For me, the journey to conception was a little different with IVF, where we knew the exact moment fertilization happened in the lab. But generally, it's when the sperm meets the egg after ovulation. It's such a precious and magical moment, no matter how it happens. Wishing you all the best.
This is a great question to ask your gynecologist or even the nurses at the hospital where you plan to deliver. They explain these things really well. From what my doctor told me, it's basically when the egg and sperm meet, which happens shortly after ovulation. They calculate your due date from your last period though.
