2 weeks pregnant: how the fetus develops and what happens in the body

Usually, the second week of pregnancy is unnoticeable for a woman. But this does not mean that at this moment nothing important is happening in her body. It is at this time that the process of preparation for fertilization is completed, and the egg moves along its usual path to meet with the sperm.

Signs of pregnancy at 2 weeks

There is often confusion when we talk about early pregnancy. The fact is that, according to gynecologists, the gestational age should be counted from the last menstrual day. That is, the obstetric second week of pregnancy is approximately the middle of the cycle, the week that precedes the moment of conception.

Around the middle of the cycle, a woman ovulates. It is at this moment that fertilization can occur. And in the uterine cavity, the egg will be fixed only after another one or two weeks. At this time, while there is no delay in menstruation, a woman often does not even suspect about her pregnancy that has already come. Therefore, the birth of a new life takes place in a secretive way.

If we count the second week of pregnancy from conception, then these are the days when menstruation should begin. But due to the onset of pregnancy, it naturally does not start. At this very moment, many women go for dough for pregnancy.

We advise you to rely on the obstetric gestational age to avoid confusion. The calculations of all gynecologists are subject to these principles.

2 weeks pregnant - what's going on

We agreed that we will count the gestational age according to the rules of obstetricians. Therefore, in the second week, the woman's body continues to prepare for future fertilization. At this time, the inner layer of the uterus has already completed its renewal, and its mucous membrane is preparing to receive the embryo.

If you do an ultrasound of the ovaries at this time, you can clearly see the main, dominant follicle. It has a large size relative to the rest of the follicles and is located almost at the very surface of the ovary. The growth of follicles also affects the level of estrogen in a woman's body. It gradually increases and causes the growth of a loose inner layer of the uterus. In case of successful fertilization, it will become a breeding ground for the embryo.

Around the middle of the second week, ovulation occurs and the egg is released from the follicle. Some women may feel pain at this moment, but for most, this process is asymptomatic.

How the fetus develops

Coming out of the ruptured follicle, the egg is in the abdominal cavity. From there, it moves into the fallopian tube. It is here, in the fallopian tube, that it meets with the sperm.

And in place of the bursting follicle, a corpus luteum is formed. Its main task is to produce progesterone, which will continue to prepare the uterus for receiving the embryo and will not allow other eggs to come out.

Having met with the egg cell, the sperm cell destroys its upper dense membrane and penetrates inside. This is how the genetic material is combined. A few minutes after the penetration of the first sperm into the egg, the shell of the egg is completely rebuilt and does not allow other sperm to enter it. Thus, in the second week, the actual fertilization takes place.

What to do in the 2nd week of pregnancy

If you are planning a pregnancy and are in the second week of pregnancy according to obstetric rules, then you can do an ultrasound. Of course, the embryo itself will not be shown by ultrasound, because it simply does not exist yet. But such a diagnosis will allow you to more accurately determine the moment of ovulation. An ultrasound will show if the egg is ripe and ready to leave the follicle. This kind of research is usually recommended for women experiencing certain problems with conception.

If you are one of those couples who are planning to conceive their baby, then try to adhere to the following recommendations:

• Give up sex a couple of days before ovulation. This will improve the quality of the sperm.
• Do not use protection, because the egg cell may well mature earlier and later than the middle of the cycle.
• Do not get up immediately after intercourse, rest for a few minutes in order to facilitate the fertilization process for spermatozoa.
• Try to keep track of your body temperature these days. The fact is that even a slight increase in it can be a consequence of colds... This seemingly mild illness can seriously harm an unborn baby.

• Stick to a nutritious and healthy diet. Your diet should be rich in vegetables, lean meats, fruits, oily fish and dairy products.
• Take vitamin complexes on the recommendation of a gynecologist.
• Don't stress your body. You should only experience positive emotions.
• Do not stay near smokers and under no circumstances do not smoke yourself.
• Don't drink alcohol.
• Do not overexert the body and do not lift anything heavy.

Regardless of the method for determining the duration of pregnancy, carefully and carefully treat your body. Very soon, a completely different period will come for you, full of joyful foreboding.