When do pregnancies start

Your weeks of pregnancy are dated from the first day of your last period. Your "getting pregnant" timeline is: day 1: the first day of your period day 14 or slightly before or after, depending how long your menstrual cycle is : you ovulate within 24 hours of ovulation, the egg is fertilised by sperm if you have had sex in the last few days without using contraception about 5 to 6 days after ovulation, the fertilised egg burrows into the lining of the womb — this is called implantation you're now pregnant Find out more about trying to get pregnant.

You at 1 to 3 weeks The first thing most women notice is that their period does not arrive. Find out about the signs and symptoms of pregnancy The most reliable way of finding out if you're pregnant is to take a pregnancy test. You can do this by contacting: your GP surgery — if you're not registered with a GP, you can find a GP your local hospital's maternity unit — find maternity services Things to think about In the early days and weeks of pregnancy, you may not know if you're pregnant.

But you can do the following things: take a folic acid supplement of micrograms a day while you're trying to get pregnant and until the 12th week of pregnancy take a vitamin D supplement of 10 micrograms a day avoid some foods to protect against infections stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your baby's health You can get supplements from pharmacies and supermarkets, or your GP may be able to prescribe them for you.

What changes are occurring with your body? There are also several facts that you need to know concerning ovulation: An egg lives hours after leaving the ovary. Normally, only one egg is released each time you ovulate. Ovulation can be affected by stress, illness, travel, and significant changes in weight, exercise, and sleeping patterns. Some women may experience light spotting during ovulation.

This is not considered to be an actual period, but rather an ovulatory bleeding. What is happening with your baby? How do you track ovulation? For more information on tracking ovulation please see: Fertility Awareness Understanding Ovulation Ovulation Calendar What should you plan at this time? It is recommended to begin taking prenatal vitamins and stop using substances such as: Caffeine Artificial sweeteners Alcohol Recreational drugs Nicotine If you are taking prescription drugs, check with your health care provider to see if such medication is safe to take during pregnancy.

Tips for making your pregnancy better The most important thing you can do right now is to act in the way you would if you already knew you were pregnant. Want to Know More? Can I get pregnant if…? Share this post:. Share on facebook Facebook. Share on twitter Twitter. Share on linkedin LinkedIn. Share on email Email. Similar Post. Join now to personalize. Photo credit: Katie Rain for BabyCenter. When does pregnancy start to show? If your belly is expanding sooner than expected , it could be due to these conditions: Bloating Gas Constipation Less often, twins or multiples are responsible for an early bulge.

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