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Pregnancy week 2

Trimester 1 · Baby is about a single egg, smaller than a grain of sand

An egg is maturing and your body is preparing to release it. Fertilisation usually happens at the end of this week.

How your body may feel

  • Cervical mucus becomes clear and stretchy.
  • A slight rise in energy and libido is common.
  • Some women feel a twinge on one side at ovulation.

Self-care this week

  • Keep taking folic acid daily.
  • Track cervical mucus or ovulation signs if you are trying.
  • Eat regularly and stay hydrated.

Milestone

Ovulation — the most fertile point of the cycle.

Seek care urgently if you notice

  • Heavy bleeding, or bleeding with clots
  • Severe pain on one side of the lower abdomen or shoulder tip pain
  • Fever above 38°C
  • Vomiting so much you cannot keep fluids down for 24 hours
  • Fainting or severe dizziness