Gestation Period

Real World Example

Imagine waiting for bread to rise after you've kneaded the dough. Just like you need to give the dough time to develop its structure and flavor before baking, a gestation period is when a young organism develops inside the uterus, preparing for life outside. In both cases, whether it's the yeast working in the dough or the fetus developing in the womb, there's a necessary period of transformation and growth that must occur before the final outcome—be it a loaf of bread or a newborn—is ready to emerge.