Week 1: Setting the Stage
Pre-conception
Your Baby This Week
This is technically the first week of your 40-week pregnancy journey, but you're not pregnant yet. This week marks the start of your last menstrual period. Your body is shedding the previous uterine lining and preparing a fresh, new one in anticipation of a possible pregnancy.
Your Body This Week
You are on your period. Common symptoms include bleeding, cramping, bloating, and moodiness. This week serves as the starting point for calculating your estimated due date.
Tips for Your Partner
This is a good time to discuss plans for conceiving if you haven't already. Focus on supporting your partner's health and well-being as you both embark on this journey.
References
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Fetal development: The first trimester - Mayo Clinichttps://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/prenatal-care/art-20045302
[2]
Pregnancy timeline | Maternity - East Kent Hospitalshttps://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/services/during-your-pregnancy/pregnancy-timeline/
[3]
Menstrual Cycle (Normal Menstruation): Overview & Phases - Cleveland Clinichttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/10132-menstrual-cycle