Pregnancy Week by Week: How Your Baby Grows

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My Baby: Week 3

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Hooray! A single sperm from Daddy has broken through the tough outer membrane of Mummy's egg and fertilised it. As a fertilised egg, I am now called a zygote.

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Pregnancy Care

If you haven’t started on a prenatal vitamin already, now is a good time to begin.
Also give up smoking and alcohol, eat a healthy diet, and drink at least six to eight glasses of water a day.
To ensure the healthy development of your yet-to-be conceived baby’s brain and spinal cord, start taking 400 micrograms of folic acid daily.
You may want to cut down on your coffee intake, as caffeine can have a negative impact on fertility.

Pregnancy Symptoms

You may experience some light vaginal spotting, called implantation bleeding in Week 3.
You may get food cravings or notice that your favourite foods and drinks suddenly seem unappetising.
Your breasts might be tender and swollen.
You may feel more tired than usual.
Your sense of smell may be heightened.
If you’ve been charting your basal body temperature (your temperature at full rest) you may notice that it stays high.

Your Baby's Development

During weeks 1-2, you aren’t pregnant but your body is preparing for ovulation and your uterus is getting ready for the arrival of a fertilised egg.
By week 3, things are starting to happen! Your fertilised egg is now moving towards your womb, along the fallopian tube. It’ll take about three to five days to complete this journey,
By the time your egg reaches the womb, it will become a mass of over 100 cells and will be now called an embryo.
Once in your womb, your little embryo burrows into the lining of your uterus in a process known as implantation.

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Can I apply essential balm oil? ❌>
Hi mummy! Please be wary of these. The main ingredient of essential balm oil may sometimes cause miscarriage, so just be careful about what you use. When in doubt, ask your doctor.
Can I get a pedicure? ❌>
Well mama you can get a pedicure just make sure that they don't trigger any of the acupuncture points that may cause your uterine wall to contract.

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Activities To Do

Can I wear pantyliners? ✅>
Hi mums-to-be! Yes you can wear pantyliners especially because there may be a little discharge during your pregnancy. Just ask your doctor first as some ladies are prone to UTIs and some gynecologists say, these pads are not good for those who are. Please ask your doctor about this.
Can I live in an apartment? ✅>
Hi mummy! Yes of course you can live in an apartment! Most mummies prefer it especially as most apartments use elevators and not stairs to get up and down. This helps with the changing of weight and hormones in your body.

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