Week To Week Pregnancy Guide
Posted in Pregnancy on 09/21/2011 03:46 am by admin
Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms: Week 2 of Pregnancy
Week 2 of Pregnancy – Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms
Welcome to your Guide to Pregnancy – Week 2.
Although your still are not technically pregnant, your body is getting ready to perform it’s monthly routine of preparing for a pregnancy. Your uterus is developing thick, nutrient-rich lining in anticipation of a fertilized egg. Your ovaries are preparing to release a ripened egg. Some women are actually able to feel ovulation as well as notice a slight vaginal discharge.
Fertilization of the egg, in most women, will be of opportunity near the end of this week! At the end of this week you will be at the middle of the menstrual cycle (assuming you have a 28 day cycle) and you will have a 1-2 day hour window of opportunity to conceive.
This is the window of time you want to turn the lights down low and get in the mood with your significant other (the fun part!). After your partner ejaculates, millions of sperm travel to the fallopian tube looking to fertilize the egg. If you ovulate on day 14 (14 days past the first day of your last period) the egg is only viable for 12-24 hours. However, sperm can live for 24-48 hours in the female’s body. Sexual intercourse for conceiving should take place on day 12, 13, or 14 (or all three days!) of your menstrual cycle to effectively penetrate the egg.
If the sperm has penetrated the egg, fertilization has taken place and this means you are pregnant. Some women claim they have a sense when fertilization has taken place, for the rest of us, you most likely will not feel anything yet or notice any changes in the body.
Continue to take good care of yourself. Proceed with your doctor’s advice on trying to conceive, eat a well-balanced diet, and steer clear of drugs, alcohol and smoking. Even if you do not exercise on a regular basis, there is no better time to start. Exercise is an excellent way to prep your body for pregnancy and labor. Studies show that women in good physical health have easier and shorter labors than women who are not in as good of health.
Don’t become discouraged if the pregnancy didn’t happen this month. Typically, only 20% of the time does the egg actually become fertilized and successfully implant in the uterus.
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About the Author
Michaeline is a mother of 6 and a licensed family therapist. Professional and personal interests include parenting, pregnancy, step-parenting, home and garden and health. Please visit us to receive your Week-By-Week Guide to Pregnancy and for additional resources, tips, advice and family zone shopping.
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