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Technically, in the second week of your 40-week pregnancy, you are still not pregnant, just like your week one. However, your pregnancy has begun already, and you are closer to meeting your little one even though the egg and sperm haven’t met (fertilization).
During this week, there is no fetal movement, but your body is already preparing for the event that leads to
pregnancy which is ovulation, followed by fertilization. This is the time to pay attention to your body’s fertility signals and spend quality time with your partner for intimacy.
You shouldn’t stress yourself out if you do not get pregnant this time. The chance of getting pregnant with each cycle for healthy couples in their 20s and 30s is about 25 to 30 per cent on average.
Typically your healthcare provider will calculate your due date and your pregnancy countdown from the first day of your last period, which is a standard timing for all pregnancies. Therefore if you had just had a pregnancy test and assumed you have been pregnant for 2 weeks, then your pregnancy would be at week 4.
Surprisingly, during the second week of pregnancy, you are not actually pregnant! Your due date is determined by counting from the first day of your most recent menstruation.
The neural tube that forms the brain and spine is developing at this early stage. Several research shows the incidence of neural tube abnormalities in the unborn child is reduced by up to 70% in women who start taking 400 micrograms of folic acid per day this early.
The probability that two or more eggs will be released during ovulation increases if you are over 35 as you will be producing more follicle-stimulating hormones and follicles.
Surprisingly, during the second week of pregnancy, you are not actually pregnant! Your due date is determined by counting from the first day of your most recent menstruation.
The neural tube that forms the brain and spine is developing at this early stage. Several research shows the incidence of neural tube abnormalities in the unborn child is reduced by up to 70% in women who start taking 400 micrograms of folic acid per day this early.
The probability that two or more eggs will be released during ovulation increases if you are over 35 as you will be producing more follicle-stimulating hormones and follicles.
There is no baby or an embryo during this time, only an egg maturing, and your body preparing to accommodate a visitor (sperm). The lining of the uterus is getting thicker and growing, Ovulation will occur at the end of this week, and your ovary will start to release the egg into your Fallopian tubes.Â
The sperm from your partner can hang around your body for several days before the arrival of your egg for fertilization; likewise, your egg can survive for 12 to 24 hours after ovulation to match up with late sperm. This is the time to be a good host for fertilization. It can be challenging to predict the exact day of your ovulation, and unfortunately, there is no way to tell if there’s been a successful matchup of the egg and sperm until the following month.
You are in your first trimester
There’s no baby at week two as your body is just preparing for the making of your baby.
At 2 weeks pregnant, you have 38 more weeks to complete your pregnancy journey.
You will most likely not notice any symptoms at week 2 of your pregnancy, as you are not pregnant yet. However, symptoms experienced this week might be associated with ovulation.
Your cervix becomes tender and a bit open as your Ovulation approaches. The cervical mucus that was initially thick, sticky or creamy begins to thin out, turning into clear and watery or stretchy like a raw egg white. This new mucus gives way to sperm swimming and surviving to the egg that will soon be released.
Your hormone changes as you approach Ovulation. This change can raise sexual desire during the most fertile time in your cycle. Research shows if a woman feels more passionate than usual, she’s is probably approaching Ovulation.
This is an ovulation-associated Pain that occurs on one side of the lower abdomen, when an egg just burst out of the ovary, and it appears in the middle of the menstrual cycle, its usually dull and achy, or unexpected and sharp. This Pain is identified with Ovulation.
Some women do not feel ovulation pain, some may feel it every month, and some may not feel it every month. However, other conditions may cause this abdominal Pain, such as an upset stomach or gas. Therefore this symptom is not all the time associated with Ovulation.
Your cervix becomes tender and a bit open as your Ovulation approaches. The cervical mucus that was initially thick, sticky or creamy begins to thin out, turning clear and watery or stretchy like a raw egg white. This new mucus gives way to sperm swimming and surviving to the egg that will soon be released.
Your hormone changes as you approach Ovulation. This change can raise sexual desire during the most fertile time in your cycle. Research shows if a woman feels more passionate than usual, she’s is probably approaching Ovulation.
This is an ovulation-associated pain that occurs on one side of the lower abdomen when an egg just bursts out of the ovary, and it appears in the middle of the menstrual cycle, its usually dull and achy, or unexpected and sharp. This Pain is identified with Ovulation.
Some women do not feel ovulation pain, some may feel it every month, and some may not feel it every month. However, other conditions may cause this abdominal pain, such as an upset stomach or gas. Therefore this symptom is not all the time associated with Ovulation.
We encourage you to take extra care of your physical and mental health this week, as trying to conceive may be accompanied by stress even though it can be exciting.
You can help yourself feel good and fight off stress by getting enough sleep and engaging in regular exercise. This will help to maintaining a healthy weight during your pregnancy.
Taking folic acid and other prenatal vitamins before and during pregnancy is essential to obtain all the nutrients you and your developing baby need to stay healthy.
A moderate level of stress is not likely to affect getting pregnant or staying pregnant, but it may affect fertility and lower sex drive, it may also lead to health problems such as heart disease and high blood pressure during pregnancy. Practicing relaxation techniques, meditating, and spending time with family and friends can help manage stress.Â
You should consider talking to your doctor if you find yourself excessively stressed or worried. Connecting with your Partner and having Sex is safe throughout your pregnancy unless your healthcare provider has told you otherwise due to a medical condition. Endeavour to enjoy sex with your partner.
Partner support is essential when trying to conceive. During this time, partners should endeavour to participate in every aspect and not make her feel like she’s in it alone, try to connect and make time for each other. Encourage her to take breaks and get more sleep as her body prepares for the big thing.Â
Partners should avoid prolonged excessive heat like those generated from electric blankets, heated seats, heating pads, and laptops. Research has shown this kind of heat can be detrimental to temperamental testes by slowing down sperm production, which is precisely what you don’t want to experience this time. Snuggling with your partner to stay warm will most likely produce the kind of heat that makes a baby.
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