What does 1 week pregnant look like

1 Week Pregnant: Symptoms, Tips, Baby Development

Reviewed by

Dr. Anna Klepchukova

Intensive care medicine specialist, chief medical officer, Flo Health Inc., UK

You’ve probably heard that pregnancy is counted from the first day of your last period. Doctors do this because it’s very difficult to accurately measure the exact day of conception. This means that during week 1, you were actually not pregnant yet, but your body was already preparing for this event.

Although this week is considered to be the first week of pregnancy, you were actually on your period. Your baby won’t be conceived during the first two weeks of pregnancy!

Like we said before, the first week of pregnancy isn’t measured from the date you conceive. As a rule, the estimated delivery date is calculated by the gynecologist from the first day of the last menstruation, since it is often impossible to determine the exact day of conception. It occurs approximately 2 weeks later during ovulation.

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Pregnancy is calculated this way because, even if you know the exact date when you ovulated — a lot of women don’t — it’s still very difficult to be certain of the moment in which your baby was conceived. Especially if you’re trying to get pregnant, you’ll probably be having intercourse several times around your ovulation. So by the time you miss your period and find out you’re pregnant, you’ll probably be around 4 weeks pregnant!

Your baby at week 1 of pregnancy

Believe it or not, there’s no baby yet during your first week of pregnancy. During the first days of pregnancy, the egg that will be released — and hopefully fertilized — is starting to mature inside your ovaries. During your period, around 20 eggs or ova are still inside their ovarian follicles, and they start to prepare for next month’s ovulation. Only one, or occasionally two, eggs will actually be released into the fallopian tubes each cycle to be fertilized.

How big is your baby at 1 week pregnant?

While there’s no baby to be measured yet, your body is preparing itself for pregnancy. A woman’s egg is the largest single cell in the human body, and it begins to mature even during the first week of pregnancy.

This process is called the ovarian cycle, and during the first days of pregnancy, you’ll be entering the follicular phase. The beginning of this phase coincides with the start of your period. At first, a hormone called FSH or follicle stimulating hormone causes many immature follicles to begin preparing for ovulation.

But by days 5 to 7 of your cycle, one egg has become dominant. The dominant egg usually has a stronger blood supply and produces more estrogen. Estrogen will also stimulate the thickening of your uterine lining.

During the follicular phase, this dominant egg matures and then waits for ovulation.

Pregnancy week 1 fetal development

Since the conception hasn’t happened, there’s still no fetal development during the first week of pregnancy. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t start working towards a healthy pregnancy.

Your egg and the father’s sperm are already gearing up for pregnancy. Having a healthy pregnancy largely depends on the quality of these two cells, which have to contain 23 chromosomes each. These 23 chromosomes contain all of your and your partner’s genetic information. When all 46 chromosomes are combined, you get a baby!

Even if there’s no baby yet, creating healthy lifestyle habits and taking prenatal vitamins before pregnancy can maximize your chances of conceiving a healthy baby.

During the first week of pregnancy, you’re actually going through your last menstruation before the baby. Since your estimated gestational age will be counted from the first day of your last period, technically the first day of your pregnancy will be the same as the day when you start menstruating.

During these days, your body will be getting rid of last month’s egg and uterine lining. Especially during the first two days of pregnancy — or the first two days of your period — most women experience a heavier menstrual flow. This will help your body prepare for a new cycle.

Once your period ends, a new egg will already be maturing, and your uterine lining or endometrium will start to thicken again. This lining is where the fertilized egg will implant itself after conception, ready to start growing.

Week 1 pregnant belly

There won’t really be a baby bump during the first week of your pregnancy, or really, for the next few weeks. Since you’ll be menstruating during this week, it is possible that hormonal changes might make you feel a bit bloated due to fluid retention. Other women experience cramps during their menstruation or abdominal tenderness.

Every woman has different symptoms during their period, and this one shouldn’t be any different from your previous menstruations

Week 1 pregnant symptoms

Since conception hasn’t occurred yet, you won’t experience pregnancy symptoms from day 1. For many women, their first real symptom of pregnancy comes a month later when they miss their period. But you might experience menstrual symptoms during the first days of pregnancy. Some of the most common menstrual symptoms include:

uterine cramps
breast tenderness
back pain
headaches
mood changes
acne or pimples
fatigue
diarrhea or constipation

Week 1 pregnant ultrasound: do you need it?

You don’t really need an ultrasound during the first week of pregnancy. However, your doctor might perform one if you haven’t had a pre-conceptional checkup or if you’ve had trouble conceiving. At this point, an ultrasound can help diagnose anatomical abnormalities that might make it harder for you to conceive, such as fibroids or polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Week 1 pregnant lifestyle

If you’re trying to conceive, there are many lifestyle changes you can adopt to improve your chances of getting pregnant. Some of these new habits include:

Starting a healthier diet: there isn’t a specific fertility diet, but eating healthier foods can help you get pregnant faster. Include foods like leafy greens, mercury-free fish, seeds and nuts, complex carbs, fruits, and plenty of water in your diet to prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy.
Avoid certain substances: even if you’re not technically pregnant, staying away from alcohol, tobacco, excessive caffeine, simple carbs, trans fats, and environmental pollutants can improve your chances of having a healthy baby.
Start exercising: it’s never too late to get healthy once you’ve decided you want a baby. Exercising is a great way to reach a healthy weight before a baby!
Get enough sleep: studies have shown that women who don’t get enough sleep can have more trouble getting pregnant.
Track your cycle: use a menstrual calendar like Flo to determine exactly when your cycle begins, how many days it lasts, and the approximate date of your ovulation.

Sex at week 1 of pregnancy

Most women aren’t on their fertile window during their period, and during the first week of pregnancy, you’ll still be around 14 days away from ovulation. But that doesn’t mean you can’t start practicing!

Sperm can live up to 5 days inside the uterine cavity, so even having sex a few days before ovulation can result in a pregnancy. Once you’ve decided you’re ready to conceive, avoid using lubricant. Some lubricants can change the pH inside your vagina and make it harder for sperm to swim.

Week 1 pregnant checklist

Even before conception, these are some things you can do to make sure your body is in top shape for a pregnancy:

start taking prenatal vitamins before pregnancy
track your menstrual cycle
set up a pre-conceptional visit with your doctor
quit smoking
reduce your caffeine intake
start exercising
get plenty of sleep
eat healthier foods
gather your and your partner’s family histories

What to ask your doctor?

If you’ve decided you’re ready to try for a baby, it’s time to get a pre-conceptional checkup. Your doctor can advise you on any necessary lifestyle changes, which are the best prenatal vitamins before pregnancy, and how to calculate your estimated delivery date. If you’re tracking your cycle, this information can help your doctor determine these dates.

Pregnancy is commonly divided into 3 terms, each of which takes a little more than 13 weeks. Full-term babies are born from 39 weeks to 40 weeks and 6/7 weeks of gestation. And if you’re pregnant with twins, it is advisable to deliver twins at 38 completed weeks' gestation or later to avoid neonatal complications. Keeping track of your cycle will allow your doctor to be certain of these dates even before the first ultrasound.

Even though there’s no baby during the first week of pregnancy, your body is already preparing itself for conception. That means that there are already many things you can do to improve your chances of having a healthy pregnancy. Follow a healthy lifestyle during the first days of pregnancy and you’ll be taking care of your baby even before it’s here!

References

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Baby and You at 1 Week Pregnant: Symptoms and Development

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Key takeaways at week 1
Baby's development at week 1
3D anatomy views
Pregnancy symptoms this week
Your body at 1 week
Tips for week 1
Checklist for week 1

Key Takeaways at 1 Week Pregnant

At this stage of your journey, you’re not actually pregnant yet. In fact, you probably have your period; the symptoms you’re experiencing are a result of PMS, not pregnancy.
Now is the time to start prepping for pregnancy: Track your days to chart your cycle, begin taking a prenatal vitamin and make lifestyle changes to get ready for the long road ahead.
Just got a positive pregnancy test? You’ll want to skip ahead. If you’ve tested around the time of a missed period, you’re probably actually about four weeks along (congrats!).

In doctor speak, one week pregnant means you’re on your period and not yet pregnant. You won’t actually conceive your baby until week two or three, depending on the length of your cycle.

Baby at Week 1

If you’ve just found out you’re expecting, you might think this is your first week of pregnancy, but you’re probably around 4 weeks pregnant. Yes, already! (Your OB will give you a more accurate estimate when you go in for your first prenatal appointment.) Skip ahead and check out week 4.

How big is baby at 1 week?

Baby is but a glimmer in your eye. Remember you’re not actually pregnant yet—and if you are, you’re more likely about four or five weeks along.

1 week ultrasound

You’re not likely to have a 1 week pregnant ultrasound. But if you’ve been trying for a while to get pregnant and have seen a fertility specialist, you may have had an ultrasound to check for fibroids, to see how many follicles (which grow into eggs) are in your ovaries and/or to gauge the thickness of your uterine lining. If there are any problems, your doctor may prescribe a fertility treatment that can help you conceive. Now, get ready to have some sex. You’ve got a baby to make!

Pregnancy Symptoms at Week 1

At one week pregnant—remember, at this early stage, the symptoms you're experiencing are those typical to your period because you're not actually pregnant. These symptoms may last from three to seven days and can include:

Vaginal bleeding

Your body is shedding the uterine lining, which was plumped up just in case of a pregnancy.

Lower back pain and cramps

To release that lining, your uterus contracts, causing your back and abdomen to ache.

Bloating

Fluctuating hormones can give you a bloated belly right before and during your period.

Mood swings

Those hormone surges can also cause irritability and wreak havoc on your emotions

Headache

Many women complain of menstrual migraines, which are also hormone-related. (Surprise, surprise.) Ice packs, OTC pain relievers and relaxation exercises may help ease the pain.

Your Pregnant Belly at 1 Week

Inside your 1 week belly (remember, you’re not actually pregnant at this point), your body is releasing last month’s uterine lining and starting to form a new one, which (with a bit of luck!) will hold next month’s fertilized egg.

Cool fact: Human eggs are the largest cells in the body. An egg is smaller than a fleck of pepper. Your body will release one (or in rare cases, two) eggs somewhere between day 10 and day 19 of your menstrual cycle—or about 14 days before your next period is expected. It can be fertilized for about 12 to 24 hours after that. Having sex even before then is helpful, since sperm can live in your body for up to six days.

The first signs of pregnancy won’t occur right away—in fact, many women miss their period at week 4 before they begin to feel “different.” But some common early signs of pregnancy in the first weeks after fertilization include breast soreness or tenderness, nausea, fatigue and the frequent urge to pee.

At one week pregnant (aka hoping to be pregnant soon!), you’re probably thinking about how you can prep your body to carry a baby. It’s a good idea to start pregnancy at a healthy weight and free of bad habits such as smoking and drinking. Reduce your caffeine intake to the equivalent of a cup of coffee or two (we’re talking 8 ounce cups—not the Venti!) per day.

The first thing you’ll want to do is start a prenatal vitamin. Prenatal vitamins contain important vitamins and minerals to help support a healthy pregnancy. Second, we want to optimize trying to conceive. You can start by tracking your menstrual cycle and learning your fertile window. You can try using ovulation predictor kits to have a better understanding of when you’re ovulating to time intercourse. Also, make sure to pay attention to your lifestyle habits. Stop smoking and keep alcohol and caffeine to moderate consumption or less!

Temeka Zore

MD, ob-gyn and reproductive endocrinologist at Spring Fertility

Tips for 1 Week Pregnant

Stop unhealthy habits

Are you still smoking, drinking and taking in excessive amounts of caffeine? You don’t want to reactively stop doing these things after a positive pregnancy test. You should curb bad habits now before you're expecting.

Consider going for a preconcept ion visit

If you haven’t seen your doctor in a while, you might consider scheduling a visit before you even attempt to get pregnant. It’s a great way to get the ball rolling and have all your pressing questions addressed and answered.

Try to relax

Pregnancy can be stressful. And trying to conceive may be stressful tool. It’s easier said than done, but try not to sweat the small stuff while you’re getting started on this journey.

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The first signs of pregnancy - a period of 1 week

Expectant mothers should immediately remember that there are two views on the duration of pregnancy: obstetric and embryonic. We are talking about 1 week of pregnancy after conception, that is, about the embryonic period. Doctors usually operate obstetrically, where the last day of menstruation is taken as the starting point. To get obstetric from the embryonic period, you need to add two weeks. That is, the first week of pregnancy after conception corresponds to the third obstetric week. nine0005

At this time, the restructuring of the woman's body has just begun. Very few people notice the first signs of pregnancy during this period.

“Some women may feel pregnant even in the first week after conception, but these are usually few,” explains obstetrician-gynecologist Dina Absalyamova . - I am inclined to believe that a more psychological factor plays a role here, although the pregnancy hormone - human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) can also have an influence. It is produced by a fertilized egg. nine0005

Sensitive women may notice that their mood and taste preferences change. Among the signs of pregnancy in the first week, some even note toxicosis, but usually it appears after a couple of weeks.

Belly photo

In the first week of pregnancy (from conception), the figure remains the same. The fetus is still too small for the belly to become visible. The zygote, formed by the egg and sperm, divides quickly, but not enough: into 2 cells, 4, 8, and so on up to 32 cells. Accordingly, a photo of the abdomen at 1 week of pregnancy is not indicative. nine0005

A fetus in the first week of pregnancy is called an embryo, but it does not actually become a fetus until the sixth week.

While the embryo is in a small sac with liquid and is fed not from the mother, but from the yolk sac. The size of the future baby at this time is approximately 0.1–0.2 mm. Given how small it is, no one can guess the interesting position of a woman from a photo of the abdomen at 1 week of pregnancy.

How to check pregnancy at 1 week

It is almost impossible to check pregnancy at 1 week. Changes in the body are too small for tests or an ultrasound machine to detect them. To get convincing evidence that you are in a position, you need to wait at least the 7th, and preferably the 10th day of pregnancy, when especially sensitive tests can already show the coveted two strips. nine0005

Tests

A test at the first week of pregnancy will either give nothing or show a dubious result. Too little time has passed since conception for changes to become noticeable.

“If you take a regular pharmacy test in the first week of pregnancy, where you need to urinate on a strip, it will certainly show a negative result - the period is too short,” explains gynecologist Dina Absalyamova . - The same problem will be with the analysis for hCG. Fluctuations in the level of human chorionic gonadotropin are so insignificant that the results will be regarded as doubtful.

It turns out that the expectant mother can only wait until the gestational age exceeds 10 days and the tests become more reliable.

Ultrasound

Don't rush to get an ultrasound. In the first week of pregnancy, ultrasound is not indicative, even the most modern equipment is not able to visualize the fetus. nine0005

Ultrasonography this early is generally recommended for women who have symptoms specific to an ectopic pregnancy. It can be dangerous, therefore, to exclude such a diagnosis, a gynecologist may prescribe an ultrasound diagnosis.

Those girls who hope to get the first pictures of their unborn child will have to wait until 2-3 weeks.

How can you feel at 1 week

- During the first week of pregnancy, the mother feels good and rarely notices that something has changed in her body. There are especially sensitive women who, already on the 3rd-4th day of pregnancy, notice that their mood and taste preferences are changing: they suddenly start eating foods that they did not like before, or vice versa, they give up their previous preferences. Some of them even begin toxicosis at such an early stage, but there are very few such women, explains obstetrician-gynecologist Dina Absalyamova .

Most of the sensations that a woman may experience during the 1st week of pregnancy are similar to those that usually precede critical days. For example, characteristic pains in the lower abdomen, and about a week before the start of the cycle.

Some pregnant women note that their breasts become more sensitive, even painful. In some, the pigmentation of the nipples increases and freckles appear. In general, the signs of pregnancy at 1 week are almost invisible. nine0005

Menstruation

Since conception occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle - about 13-14 days in a standard 28-day cycle - a woman may not suspect that she is pregnant. Monthly something still ahead. The first week of pregnancy after conception ends at about 21-25 days, so there is no need to talk about menstruation and delay yet.

When the time comes, and menstruation does not appear, it will become clear that the woman is expecting a baby.

Pain in the abdomen

This is a misleading sign of early pregnancy. Many women experience pain before critical days, so they do not attach importance to discomfort in the middle and second half of the cycle. However, future mothers often note that it was the pain in the lower abdomen that became the first sign of pregnancy for them. They are usually felt 5-7 days before the cycle, that is, at the end of the first week of pregnancy.

However, pain can also be caused by other causes, such as intestinal dysbacteriosis or a violation of its functions. Often, pain in the pelvis provokes the spine. For example, with osteochondrosis, pain can be given just to the area in the lower abdomen. They may also be associated with pelvic adhesions from previous gynecological surgeries or caesarean sections. nine0005

Usually, pain in the lower abdomen is considered as a possible symptom of an ectopic pregnancy, when a fertilized egg is attached not in the uterine cavity, but in the fallopian tube, cervix or on the ovary. However, in the first week of pregnancy, there may not be any discomfort. More often they occur as the embryo grows, by 3-4 weeks.

What to do if you become pregnant

For starters: do not be nervous and make an appointment with a doctor. Whether it is a desired pregnancy or an unplanned one, a trip to the gynecologist is essential. The doctor will register you, give recommendations on tests that will need to be taken in the near future, prescribe vitamins and write out an action plan for all 9 months.

Sometimes there is no opportunity to go to the gynecologist for an examination, then remember a few simple rules and try to follow them until the next visit to the doctor.

In the first week of pregnancy, do not drink alcohol, avoid antibiotics, avoid hot baths and stress, do not lift weights and try to avoid cigarettes and smoking. Take care of your health: even catching a cold at such an early date is undesirable. nine0005

Try to get more rest, walk in the fresh air, strengthen your immune system and do things that give you pleasure.

Popular questions and answers

Obstetrician-gynecologist Elena Kollerova answers questions about the features of the first week of pregnancy .

What needs to be changed in your life from the first week of pregnancy?

Finding out about pregnancy at the 1st week (3rd obstetric) is almost impossible: the woman still does not feel the changes and does not even realize that the body is preparing to bear a child. The only thing that can raise questions is implantation bleeding: a woman may notice small droplets of blood on her underwear. nine0005
At the 1st week of pregnancy, fertilization and implantation of the blastocyst (fertilized egg) occurs in the uterine lining. The future fetus is small in size: it is almost impossible to see it on ultrasound. Pregnancy tests are also likely to show a negative or questionable result. The level of hCG at this time fluctuates slightly, so it is almost impossible to detect pregnancy at such an early stage by analysis.

At the same time, the body begins to rebuild, so a pregnant woman may feel symptoms that are easily confused with PMS: drowsiness, weakness, slight heaviness and pulling pains in the lower abdomen. Sometimes - a change in taste preferences. Usually this is not given importance. nine0005
If a woman planned pregnancy and hopes for its onset, then it is worth excluding smoking, alcohol, strenuous exercise and heavy lifting. From the very beginning of pregnancy, the expectant mother needs to eat right and drink plenty of water, walk more often and breathe fresh air, limit stress, engage in your favorite hobbies and relax more.

What if I accidentally drank alcohol in the first week of pregnancy?

Alcohol has a detrimental effect on the development of the fetus: ethanol and other harmful substances interfere with the attachment of the embryo and harm the development of the brain of the unborn child. If a woman drinks alcohol in the early stages (and beyond), this can lead to mental retardation, oligophrenia and hydrocephalus in a child. nine0005
If a woman drank “accidentally” and once in a small amount (for example, a glass of wine), most likely it will not cause significant harm. A more dangerous threat is taking medications at the very beginning of pregnancy. They can harm the development of the fetus. Therefore, a woman should consult a geneticist if she took medication at the beginning of pregnancy.

Is it necessary to use protection in the first week of pregnancy?

It is not necessary to use contraception in the early stages of pregnancy, because the pregnancy has already begun. The second fertilization is interfered with by hormones that are produced after conception. nine0005
However, in extremely rare cases, a woman can still become pregnant again. A second conception can also occur if a woman has two eggs at once, and they are fertilized by different spermatozoa with a slight difference in time.

But you need to understand that such cases are rare. Therefore, there is no need for contraception after pregnancy. The exception is if a woman continues to have sex with different partners. In this case, she needs to use condoms so that harmful bacteria (causative agents of STDs) do not enter the body. They can cause complications in the development of the fetus. nine0005
If STDs are detected during PCR testing during pregnancy, they must be treated after 12 weeks to avoid infection of the fetus.

1 week pregnant: signs and symptoms, how to confirm

Getting ready to become a mother? Especially for you, we have prepared a weekly pregnancy calendar. The first week of pregnancy is an important period on which a lot depends in the future, especially if this is your first child and all the sensations are new to you. Although the body does not yet give any specific signals, the future baby is already beginning to take shape. We will tell you how to recognize your position at the beginning of pregnancy. nine0005
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Intuition tells some women that something global is happening in the body. They are ready to catch the first signs of pregnancy, believing that in the early stages, including at 1 week, everything will be obvious. They immediately predict the sex of the unborn child and choose a name. There are not so many lucky women who can guess their position. nine0005
Others do not notice changes in their condition for quite some time. Moreover, the first signs of the birth of a new life can be easily mistaken for the harbingers of menstruation. No matter what your heart whispers, there are certain medical criteria that can answer all questions regarding this magical time. Let's talk about pregnancy at the 1st and the beginning of the 2nd week.

How is the gestational age calculated? There are two approaches to determining the term: obstetric and embryonic. Many women worry about the difference in the dates of the expected birth, announced by the doctor and calculated by them. But their worries are in vain. nine0005
The fact is that obstetric week 1 begins on day 1 of the last menstruation - this is the easiest way to calculate. Doctors all over the world are guided by this method. The same formula is offered by most calculators and calendars on the Internet.

And embryonic is the true term of pregnancy and the very 1st week after conception. But neither a woman nor a gynecologist can accurately determine it. Usually two weeks are added to it, and the obstetric term comes out. Thus, it turns out that the first week of pregnancy is the beginning of the third obstetric week. nine0005
So that you can better understand what pregnancy and 1 week is like, we will share some interesting facts about conception.

Spermatozoa can live in a woman's body for up to a week or longer, but they lose their ability to fertilize much earlier.

Conception only occurs within 48 hours of ovulation (when the egg is released from the follicle).

Two spermatozoa cannot merge with one egg at once, but if this happens, this is an anomaly leading to the destruction of the embryo. nine0148
The division of a fertilized egg due to accidental destruction of the zygote membrane leads to the development of identical twins. Know that two or more children come from one egg and one sperm.

In some cycles, ovulation occurs more than once and more than one egg is fertilized. Twins are born. So genetics is far from the first place here!

Signs of pregnancy at 1 week

As you already understood, the first week of an “interesting situation” is a rather relative concept. Pregnancy usually occurs on the 12-14th day of the cycle. Therefore, 40 weeks of pregnancy are counted from the first day of the last menstruation. nine0005
At 1 and 2 weeks, the pregnancy itself has not actually occurred yet. Therefore, there are no unusual manifestations or strange sensations at this time. The body is just getting ready for a new important stage in your life. So don't expect 1 week to bring you all the signs of early pregnancy - weakness, nausea and the desire to eat pickles with strawberries. Your stomach will not hurt, like other unpleasant moments you are unlikely to visit. Signals will not appear for at least another two weeks. nine0005
Pregnancy symptoms at 1 week

But some of the more sensitive women may experience pregnancy even at 1 week if they experience the following symptoms:

change in taste and sense of smell formation of colostrum

nagging pain in the lower abdomen

frequent urination

sudden changes in mood

In some cases, these signs are similar to the onset of early menstruation, hormonal surges, and sometimes we are talking about the occurrence of diseases. It is not worth trusting these feelings when discussing 1 week of pregnancy on the forums. There is also a psychological factor. Especially for those expectant mothers who carefully plan their pregnancy, keep an ovulation calendar, regularly measure their temperature, and so on.

How to determine pregnancy at 1 week

We readily believe that at 1 week of pregnancy, many people really want to see changes in the mirror and a slightly grown belly. But the embryo is still too small to somehow be reflected in the figure. So far, it's not even a fruit yet. nine0005
A baby at the 1st week of pregnancy is called an embryo, and it will become a fetus at the 6th week. The embryo is in a sac with liquid, from which it feeds. Its size does not exceed 0.1 - 0.2 mm. Modern medical technologies sometimes make it possible to detect even such a crumb.

Test

The first and most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period. Tests can detect pregnancy already on the first day of delay, but this will most likely not be the 1st week. A few drops of urine are enough to detect hCG, the pregnancy hormone, in your body. If the test shows two stripes, you will soon become a mother. Sometimes the second stripe is barely noticeable. This should also be regarded as a positive result. To remove doubts, do a second test in two or three days. nine0005
In order not to get upset ahead of time, remember: at the 1st week of pregnancy, the test most often shows a negative result. This is due to the fact that fertilization often occurs in the middle of the cycle. Not 1 or 2 weeks of pregnancy should pass, but the 3rd should come, so that we can already talk about a delay in menstruation.

hCG

Pregnancy hormone - chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) - is determined by a special blood test. At the very beginning, it can reach 25 to 155 mIU / ml. Before pregnancy, this figure is less than 5. Its level begins to rise immediately after conception. In early pregnancy, from 1 to 3 weeks, the values increase one and a half to two times every two days. And by peak week 11, their number is estimated at several hundred thousand units. After that, the hormone gradually declines. nine0005
Keep in mind that if you have a positive hCG result, it is recommended to retake the test after 2-4 days. This is required in order to trace the value over time. For example, if the first value of your analysis is 100 and the second is 400, then you are pregnant, and this indicates that your 1st week of pregnancy is over. And if the first value is 400, and the second is 49, then this may indicate a possible stop in the development of the fetus.

ultrasound

At the 1st week of pregnancy, ultrasound may not be informative at all. Do you remember the size of the embryo? Even the best devices are not able to see it. So it is not yet possible to get the first black and white photo of the baby. During this period, ultrasound is recommended for women who develop an ectopic pregnancy. nine0005
There are no definite symptoms of early ectopic pregnancy, in particular at 1 week. Even severe toxicosis, as is commonly assumed on the forums, is not an indicator at all. In any case, a consultation with a specialist who will refer you for an ultrasound scan is required.

Basal temperature

Another indicator of early pregnancy is basal temperature. In order to measure it, insert an ordinary medical thermometer into the rectum to a depth of 3-4 centimeters.
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