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🌱First Trimester•Weeks 1-13
Week 2 of Pregnancy
Your baby is the size of poppy seed
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Length
Less than 0.1 inches
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Weight
Less than 1 gram
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Size Comparison
Poppy seed
👶 Baby Development
- •Ovulation typically occurs around day 14 of your menstrual cycle during this week
- •The mature egg is released from the ovary and travels down the fallopian tube
- •If fertilized by sperm within 12-24 hours, the egg becomes a single-celled zygote
- •The zygote begins rapid cell division (mitosis) creating a ball of cells called a morula
- •Within 3-5 days, this ball of cells becomes a blastocyst that will implant in your uterus
- •Your baby's complete genetic blueprint (DNA) is determined at the moment of conception
💭 Common Symptoms
- •No pregnancy symptoms yet as conception has just occurred or is about to occur
- •You may notice ovulation symptoms like increased clear, stretchy cervical mucus (egg white consistency)
- •Some women experience mild pelvic pain or twinges (mittelschmerz) during ovulation
- •Slight increase in basal body temperature after ovulation occurs
- •Heightened sense of smell and increased libido are common during the fertile window
🥗 Nutrition Tips
- •Continue taking prenatal vitamins daily with at least 400 mcg of folic acid
- •Eat foods rich in folate like spinach, kale, lentils, chickpeas, and fortified grains
- •Include lean proteins such as fish (low-mercury varieties), poultry, eggs, and plant-based proteins
- •Consume iron-rich foods like red meat, beans, and fortified cereals to build healthy blood
- •Avoid alcohol completely as you may have conceived and not know it yet
- •Eliminate raw or undercooked meats, unpasteurized cheeses, and raw fish
- •Eat foods high in omega-3 fatty acids like walnuts, chia seeds, and salmon
✅ To-Do This Week
- •Track ovulation using ovulation predictor kits, basal body temperature, or cervical mucus monitoring
- •Continue healthy lifestyle habits including regular moderate exercise
- •Reduce stress levels through yoga, meditation, or relaxing activities
- •Get 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night to support hormonal balance
- •Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and excessive heat exposure which can affect early development
- •Limit environmental toxin exposure from cleaning products, pesticides, and chemicals
- •Time intercourse during your fertile window (2-3 days before and day of ovulation)
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Did You Know?
Your baby's gender is determined at the moment of conception by whether the sperm carries an X chromosome (girl) or Y chromosome (boy). However, you won't be able to see this on an ultrasound until around 18-20 weeks!