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The Journey of Pregnancy

From conception to childbirth and beyond.

Lilac Insights
Natural Conception Journey
Ovulation — mature ovarian follicle releasing an oocyte 1. OvulationEgg is released from the ovary
Fertilisation — sperm approaching the oocyte 2. FertilisationSperm meets egg in the fallopian tube
Early embryo development — cleavage-stage embryo travelling to the uterus 3. Early Embryo DevelopmentZygote divides as it travels towards uterus
IVF Conception Journey
Ovarian stimulation — ovary with multiple developing follicles 1. Ovarian StimulationMedications stimulate egg production
Egg retrieval — follicle aspiration with a retrieval needle 2. Egg RetrievalMature eggs are collected
Fertilisation in the lab — micromanipulation pipette fertilising the oocyte 3. Fertilisation (In Lab)Egg and sperm are combined in the lab
Embryo culture — blastocyst developing in a laboratory culture dish 4. Embryo CultureEmbryo grows in the lab for 3–5 days
Embryo transfer — blastocyst transferred through a catheter into the uterus 5. Embryo TransferSelected embryo is placed into uterus
Implantation — blastocyst embedding into the uterine lining Implantation Embryo implants in the uterine lining
Pregnancy Confirmation

hCG rises, pregnancy test turns positive.

Pregnancy confirmation — positive pregnancy test
First Trimester0–12 weeks

Organ development begins, first-trimester screening, NIPT (if indicated).

First trimester — early fetal development
Second Trimester13–27 weeks

Anatomy scan, growth monitoring, maternal well-being.

Second trimester — the growing baby in the womb
Third Trimester28–40 weeks

Growth & well-being monitoring, preparation for birth.

Third trimester — baby preparing for birth
Childbirth — a sleeping newborn Childbirth

The beautiful beginning of a new life.

Postnatal Journey

Recovery, growth, bonding and nurturing your baby.

Mother recovery and well-being — rest and self-care Mother Recovery & Well-being Physical recovery, emotional well-being and self-care
Baby growth and development — play, sleep and early learning Baby Growth & Development Tracking milestones, sleep, play and early learning
Immunisations and preventive care — timely vaccinations Immunisations & Preventive Care Timely vaccinations and regular health check-ups
Lifelong health and wellness — nutrition and healthy habits Lifelong Health & Wellness Nutrition, healthy habits and building a strong foundation
Every journey is unique.We are with you at every step — for a healthy mother and a healthy baby.
At every stage

Genetic care for the whole journey.

From pre-conception to childbirth and beyond, Lilac Insights walks beside you.

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