If you are planning to conceive a child, you probably would see no changes or symptoms of pregnancy during the first week of pregnancy. It might take more than two weeks before you notice anything or even longer. The unpredictable menstrual cycle changes a bit and goes unnoticed in most women.
There are no obvious symptoms that can mark pregnancy at week 1. However, most women experience a loss in fatigue, mood swings, frequent urination, loss of interest, among others, which are also attributed to PMS (premenstrual syndrome), instead of pregnancy.
Understanding the Menstrual Cycle
In general, menstrual cycle lasts around 28 days, while in some cases, it can last for only 24 days and as long as 35 days. It begins right when the egg moves from the ovary to the fallopian tubes where it encounters with sperm and gets fertilized. After the fertilization, the egg moves to the uterus through the fallopian tube and implantation occurs.
Many doctors consider that pregnancy can not be detected in the first week, as the fertilization process occurs only in the second week. This is why no pregnancy tests seem to show the exact result during the first week of pregnancy.
Body Changes During Week 1 of Pregnancy
As said previously, no major signs of pregnancy are detected during the first week of pregnancy. However, internal changes start their process and common symptoms like hormonal changes, mood swings, morning sickness, fatigue, constipation, tender breasts, and digestion problems are experienced.
If you are afraid of your diet and daily routine, there’s no need to worry. Doctors believe that your pregnancy is not significantly affected with any of your daily chores or diet.
Baby Development During Week 1 of Pregnancy
During the week 1 of pregnancy, there’s not much of signification development of the baby as fertilization tends to occur only in the second week. The only thing that happens is eggs leave ovary and travel through the fallopian tubes. You’re actually not pregnancy at this moment.
One thing that’s important is its inclusion in the pregnancy calendar which helps doctors to calculate the last menstrual cycle. This helps to mark the Expected Due Date (EDD) which is 40 weeks or 9 months away from the delivery of the child.
When you’re 1 week pregnant, the baby is in the form of blastocyte which breaks down to two parts. The external blastocyte forms placenta while the internal forms embryo. This division occurs after fertilization in the second week. If two or more eggs are released, you’ve chances to conceive twins or triplets in general.
Tips on 1 Week Pregnancy
Typically, there are no signification physiological changes that occur in woman’s body in the first week of pregnancy. However, one needs to adopt a different and healthy lifestyle in order to remain safe, healthy and protect the baby. Here are a few tips that might help you:
- Start changing your lifestyle: You will now need nutrients for you and your baby. Changing your daily eating habit is the first thing to do when you think of getting pregnant. If you are taking any sort of medication, consult your physician and decide on if you need to continue or quit it.
- Quit smoking and drinking: If you smoke and drink, your baby is not affected significantly during the first week of pregnancy. However, you need to make sure you stop smoking or drinking wine or alcohol after the first week in order to keep your child healthy.
- Start Taking Vitamins: You are going to carry another life inside you and that means you’ll require more diet and nutrition. Pre-natal vitamins help to cover the gaps by providing essential minerals like calcium, iron and folic acid and vitamins.
- See a doctor:If you are planning to get pregnant and have already done the deeds under the sheets, you need to see a doctor. You are sure to experience some early signs of pregnancy, be it of any order and your doctor can help you cope up and keep you safe.
The first week of pregnancy is a jovial moment to cherish your life. Make sure to keep yourself healthy and fit and start counting days on being a mother. Happy motherhood!
