The following assignment has taught me a lot about conception to the first years of life and is a comprehensive essay on chapters 1-9. I really enjoyed the first few chapters on the development process. I find it fascinating how everything turns out, from the start of conception to birth. There are a couple of things that this assignment taught me. First, in order for me to apply them to life, I need a better understanding of them. Learning about the conception process made me only want to have planned births. When conception is an accident there are some many more problems that may occur. Normal pregnancy has enough complications; I want to make sure that the proper steps are taken to ensure a safer pregnancy for my wife and baby. Taking those steps will ensure benefits for both of them later in life.