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It's complicated! You're not pregnant yet, but if you conceive this week, you'll be two weeks pregnant. That's because healthcare providers use your last menstrual period to determine your due date , so technically the first day of your period is also the first day of your pregnancy. Since you ovulate about two weeks into your cycle, conception happens around the time you're two weeks pregnant – which means pregnancy starts before you've conceived.
Ovulation typically happens in the middle of your menstrual cycle. You're most fertile during the three days leading up to it. Signs you may be ovulating include changes in your basal body temperature, breast tenderness, mild cramps, and increased vaginal discharge.
Want to get pregnant faster ? Ovulation test strips can help you figure out the days when sex (or insemination) is most likely to lead to pregnancy. You can buy kits online and at most drugstores and supermarkets, near the pregnancy tests .
During the past few days, an increase in estrogen and progesterone prompted the lining of your uterus to thicken to support a fertilized egg. At the same time, in your ovaries, eggs have "ripened" in fluid-filled sacs called follicles.
Once you ovulate, an egg erupts from its follicle and is swept from your ovary into a fallopian tube. (Ovulation doesn't necessarily occur right in the middle of your cycle. For example, it could happen any time between days 9 and 21 for women with a 28-day cycle.)
During the next 24 hours, that egg will be fertilized if one of the nearly 250 million sperm in an ejaculation manages to swim from your vagina through your cervix, up through your uterus into the fallopian tube and penetrate the egg. About 400 sperm survive the 10-hour journey to the egg, but it's usually only one that succeeds in burrowing through its outer membrane.
During the next 10 to 30 hours, the sperm's nucleus merges with the egg's and they combine their genetic material. If the sperm carries a Y chromosome, your baby will be a boy. If it has an X chromosome, you'll conceive a girl. The fertilized egg is called a zygote.
The egg takes three or four days to travel from the fallopian tube to your uterus, dividing into 100 or more identical cells along the way. Once it enters the uterus, it's called a blastocyst. A day or two later, it will begin burrowing into the lush lining of your uterus, where it continues to grow and divide.
Cervical mucus is the vaginal discharge you sometimes find in your underwear. In the days around ovulation, it'll be clear, slippery, and stretchy (like raw egg whites).
Some women notice mild cramps or twinges of pain in the abdomen, or a one-sided backache, around the time of ovulation. This is known as mittelschmerz – German for "middle pain."
Your sex drive may rev up and your body odor may be more attractive to men around the time you're fertile.
If odors are suddenly more intense, it could be your body's way of helping you home in on male pheromones. You've never been more ready to make a baby!
Hormonal changes around ovulation may make your breasts feel a bit full or sore. To learn more about what to expect in the coming weeks, watch our video on how breasts change during pregnancy .
During ovulation, your cervix is softer, higher, wetter, and more open. You can feel these changes if you reach inside your vagina with a finger to examine your cervix, though you may have to check it daily to recognize the differences.
You can use a special thermometer to take your BBT every morning. On the day after you ovulate, it goes up a bit and stays elevated until your next period.
It's not too early to take a prenatal vitamin that will provide essential nutrients for you and your baby. Make sure it contains iron, vitamin D, calcium, and folic acid to reduce your baby's risk of certain birth defects. Also be sure your partner is getting the nutrients he needs for healthy sperm .
Have a preconception checkup to make sure your body is in the best possible shape for baby-making. For example, find out whether you should stop taking any prescription or over-the-counter drugs or supplements. Also use this time to talk about any problems or concerns you may have about pregnancy or parenthood. If your provider can't help you, she can provide referrals to specialists or counselors.
You and your partner may want to get genetic carrier screening to see whether you carry genes that would put your baby at risk for serious inherited illnesses. Although many of these conditions are rare, a large study found that 24 percent of those tested were carriers for at least one genetic mutation. Talking to a genetic counselor will help you stay informed about your reproductive choices.
Have sex every other day to boost your chances of conceiving. Find out how long it usually takes to get pregnant – most couples need more than a few tries before they can announce that a baby's on the way. Don't use lubricant when you're trying to get pregnant since studies have found that it can damage sperm and inhibit the journey to the egg.
When you take care of your mental and physical well-being , you're better able to care for others. Start filling your cup now by eating foods that support pregnancy , getting good quality sleep, exercising , and managing your stress so that you'll be ready when your baby comes. Try massage, yoga , or deep breathing : Reducing your stress levels can increase your odds of conceiving and having a healthy pregnancy.
Taking the time to strengthen your belly and back before (or while) your body changes will benefit you throughout pregnancy and beyond. A stronger core prevents back problems as your bump grows, and even shortens your recovery time after childbirth. Check out these three exercises that target your core .
Learn how your mind influences your body and how you can use mind-body techniques to support your health. Practice positive self-talk , use affirmations , or download a mental health app .
When you're trying to conceive or newly pregnant, you'll want to steer clear of smoking, alcohol, and large amounts of caffeine, as well as less obvious things. Check out our list of 10 things to avoid when you're trying to get pregnant .

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The second trimester of pregnancy is often the most enjoyable. Find out how to relieve common symptoms — and consider ways to prepare for what's ahead.
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During the second trimester, you might feel less tired and more up to the challenge of preparing for your baby. Check into childbirth classes. Some childbirth classes may be available online. Find a doctor for your baby. Read about breastfeeding. If you will work after the baby is born, get familiar with your employer's maternity leave policy and investigate child care options.
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If you haven't yet received a COVID-19 vaccine, get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines don't cause infection with the COVID-19 virus. Studies have shown COVID-19 vaccines don't pose any serious risks for pregnant women or their babies. Vaccination can help pregnant women build antibodies that protect their babies. If possible, people who live with you should also be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Your prenatal appointments will focus on your baby's growth and detecting any health problems during the second trimester of pregnancy. Your health care provider will begin by checking your weight and blood pressure. Your provider might measure the size of your uterus by checking your fundal height — the distance from your pubic bone to the top of your uterus (fundus).
At this stage, the highlight of your prenatal visits might be listening to your baby's heartbeat. Your health care provider might suggest an ultrasound or other screening tests this trimester. You might also find out your baby's sex — if you choose.
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Be sure to mention any signs or symptoms that concern you. Talking to your health care provider is likely to put your mind at ease.
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Pregnancy is an exciting time in your life, and you may be eagerly watching for those very early signs in weeks 1, 2, or 3. But, did you know that you’re not actually pregnant during these first couple of weeks? We know it’s a little confusing, but it’s also why you might not notice any pregnancy symptoms early on! Keep reading to better understand what’s going on in that body of yours during the first three weeks of pregnancy.
Here’s the thing: Because of the way pregnancy is usually measured, you’re not actually pregnant during the first two weeks or so of your pregnancy. Healthcare providers calculate the length of an average pregnancy as 40 weeks, starting from the first day of your last menstrual period—this is known as the LMP dating method.

So, when you’re 1 week pregnant, you’ve only just started your period. At two weeks pregnant, you’re ovulating. And since ovulation happens about 14 days after the start of your period (assuming you have a 28-day cycle) you can’t really become pregnant until week 3 at the earliest.

It can be mind-boggling—we get it. But, for the sake of calculation, and what you and your healthcare provider will consider as 1 and 2 weeks pregnant, you’re not actually pregnant! But although at 1, 2, or 3 weeks pregnant you may not notice any of those very early signs of pregnancy, there may be a lot happening on the inside.
Get ready for your baby's arrival by finding out your estimated due date.
Your journey through pregnancy has officially begun, but as mentioned above, you’re not actually pregnant yet. Remember that healthcare providers calculate your pregnancy as 40 weeks, or 280 days, from the start of your last period. So, if you have a typical 28-day menstrual cycle, the first two weeks are mainly just Aunt Flo doing her thing.

But after two weeks, other things start to happen.

One of your ovaries will release an egg around 14 days after the first day of your last period.

The egg will travel down one of the fallopian tubes where it may unite with sperm.

It’s worth noting that sperm can live inside your body for up to five days, and your egg has a lifespan of up to one day. This means your window of fertility (when you should have sex if you’re trying to get pregnant) is about five days before you ovulate to one day after.

What this all means is that you won’t feel any of those very early signs of pregnancy in weeks 1, 2, or possibly even 3. If you have yet to conceive, then it makes sense that you would
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