The first 2 weeks, you aren't actually pregnant. Your body is preparing for ovulation. Early pregnancy symptoms like tender breasts, tiredness and feeling sick are common and can be confused with period signs.Your body will start shooting loads of pregnancy hormones only after fertilized egg implants in your uterine wall. Here is all you need to know:
Baby Development:
Fertilization
2 weeks pregnant, there is no embryo. Your body is preparing for pregnancy from week 1. It shed its old uterine lining and expels last month’s unfertilized egg. By the end of the week, your ovary will release an egg that is waiting to be fertilized. Within 24 hours, the fertilized egg makes its way through the fallopian tube toward the uterus, where it will soon begin to grow.
Body Changes
When you are 1-2 weeks pregnant your body is getting ready for pregnancy. If you conceive at week 2, your body won't show any changes when you are 2 to 3 weeks pregnant.
Pregnancy Symptoms Week 2:
Pregnancy signs week 2 are usually signs of ovulation window. You will notice a drop in basal body temperature as you ovulate. Your hormones are at work this week so this can trigger a heightened sense of smell. There would be a change in cervical mucus becoming clear, thin, stretchy as its the period of ovulation. When the embryo implants itself into the lining of your uterus after conception, you may notice light spotting. Spotting could also be early miscarriage symptoms:2 weeks which is usually followed by cramping. Consult your doctor if such symptoms arise.
Find your due date/Calculating your due date:
Unless you've been tracking your ovulation, for a health practitioner to exactly know when you ovulated and conceived is hard to say. Most women ovulate about two weeks after the first day of their period. So, to calculate a standard timing, most health practitioners calculate the due date from the first day of your last menstrual period.
Apart from that other pregnancy signs week 2 are
Here are a few number of common symptoms a woman may notice throughout her Pregnancy Symptoms Week 1.- Sore breasts
- Fatigue
- Bloating
Tips for You This Week
You can support your body to prepare for pregnancy by following the tips below:There is no 2 weeks pregnant belly and hardly any early signs of pregnancy in the first 2 weeks. But to prepare your body for conception consider having prenatal vitamins recommended by your doctor. Prenatal vitamins also supplement your folic acid and other nutrient supplements. During this week, manage your weight through a well-balanced diet. Keep yourself active through regular exercises. Avoid activities that can induce stress. Avoid alcohol and caffeine intake. Doctors recommend 400 micrograms of folic acid every day until you're 12 weeks pregnant. Consult your doctor regarding Folic acid intake for your body. Do not take vitamin A supplements as too much of it causes harm to the baby. Vitamin C is your friend during pregnancy.