Your baby is the size of a Developing Embryo
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Length
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Weight
This week at a glance
❤️HeartbeatNot developed yet
🧠Major developmentMenstruation; no embryo yet (dated from LMP)
In standard pregnancy dating, week 1 is counted from the first day of your last menstrual period, so conception has not yet occurred. Your body is shedding the previous cycle's lining and preparing a fresh one.
Nutrition
Folic acidIronBalanced whole foods
Leafy greens · Fortified cereals · Beans and lentils · Citrus fruits · Whole grains
Tips
Do
- Start a daily 400mcg folic acid supplement
- Track your cycle
- Eat a balanced diet
Avoid
- Smoking
- Alcohol
- Recreational drugs