First Week Of Pregnancy
Baby’s Development Watch Videos
During the first week of pregnancy, the only thing that happens is egg leaves the ovary and moves to the fallopian tubes. Here it is fertilized by sperm. Now the fertilized egg travels into the uterus through the fallopian tubes. And then implantation occurs.
Here is one more interesting thing. Yes, you are not actually pregnant at this time, because conception itself doesn’t happen until about two weeks after your period ends. Actually, when the egg is fertilized, the cells begin to divide over the next seven to ten days.
Healthy Diet Watch Videos
When you are pregnant, taking extra care of food can maintain your good health. So here are some food safety tips that can help you avoid food poisoning during your pregnancy.
- Wash your hands before, during, and after handling food.
- Wash the skin of all raw vegetables and fruits before eating.
- Cook meat, poultry, fish, and eggs thoroughly.
- Reheat cooked food until steaming hot.
- Always check “best before” dates on food packages. Do not eat the food after the expiry date.
- Eat leftovers stored in the refrigerator within 3 to 4 days.
What To Do Watch Videos
We all know, taking precautions for anything in life can help us avoid any complications. So, same is the case with pregnancy. It is the stage in which you have to take extra care of not only yourself but your baby as well.Here are some precautions-
- Follow healthy diet
Eat healthy and balanced diet to fulfill all the nutrient requirements of your body. Remember, a healthy pregnancy requires no more than 500 additional daily calories. - Do regular exercise
Doing regular exercise at home, park or gym will help you stay fit during this time. Yoga and water aerobics are better options.
Frequently Asked Qn’s
- When to go for a Pregnancy Test?
You can go for a Pregnancy Test any time to clarify your doubts. A Home pregnancy test is an easy and accurate way to confirm your pregnancy by getting the timing right. - Can I perform a pregnancy test before a missed cycle?
Yes. But you are not likely to get a reading you trust. A home pregnancy tests generally measure the amount of the pregnancy hormone hCG in your urine. At least 50 units of hCG are needed to test it positive. The level of hCG hormone may be different for every pregnant woman before a missed period.
In some woman, it may take more time to have 50 units of hCG after a missed period to confirm pregnancy.
