A baby can potentially form in either the right or left ovary. It depends on which ovary releases an egg during ovulation that is then fertilized.
While the question implies the baby forms in the ovary itself, it's important to clarify that conception and the initial stages of development actually occur outside of the ovary, within the fallopian tube. The fertilized egg (zygote) then travels to the uterus, where it implants and continues to develop into a baby.
Here's a breakdown:
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Ovulation: Each month, one of the ovaries releases a mature egg. This process alternates between the left and right ovaries, although sometimes one ovary may ovulate more frequently.
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Fertilization: If the egg is fertilized by sperm in the fallopian tube, a zygote is formed.
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Implantation: The zygote travels to the uterus and implants in the uterine lining. This is where the pregnancy truly begins.
Therefore, the ovary involved in the potential formation of a baby is simply the one that released the egg that was subsequently fertilized. Interestingly, research suggests a slight advantage in fertility potential for eggs ovulated from the right ovary.
