stage at 3 days after fertilization
embryo is at cleavage stage
stage at 4 days after fertilization
morula
stage at 5 days after fertilization
blastulation, and appears in the uterus but not implanted
stage at 7 days after fertilization
blastocyst implants into uterine wall
stage at 12 days after fertilization
embryo has embedded and begins interacting with maternal circulation
steps of pregnancy implantation
apposition > adhesion > invasion