Week 3 pregnancy guide:

Week 3 pregnancy guide:

Doctors say that its too early to confirm if you are pregnant at this stage.The third week of pregnancy is marked by a remarkable transformation inside your body.They advice its better to wait another week or so before pregnancy tests can be done.

Changes during week 3 of pregnancy:

Some women might experience some light vaginal bleeding or spotting when your egg implants which many women mistake this as a period.Please consult your doctor if the bleeding is heavy or if you experience abdominal pain or even mild cramping on just one side.

Baby at week 3 of pregnancy:

By week 3,your early stage baby exists as a tiny collection of about several hundred cells that are dividing rapidly and will continue to develop over the course of the coming weeks and months.

The outer cells develop into the placenta which supplies nutrition to your baby and provides other functions and the inner cells develop into the foetus. The embryo is tiny at this stage no bigger than the head of a pin.

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Symptoms during week 3 of pregnancy:

1.Nausea
2.Unusual tiredness
3.Frequent urination.

Do you require ultrasound during week 3?

Week 3 of pregnancy is too early for an ultrasound.In most of the countries,the first scan of a pregnant women takes place between weeks 8 and 14.Its usually followed by another scan at 18-21 weeks.

What kind of lifestyle you should follow during week3 of pregnancy?

1.Take a folic acid supplement of 400 mcg per day until week 12.After that the dosage will increase.
2.Consume a healthy diet .Make sure this includes a variety of fruits and vegetables and try to minimize foods that are high in sugar and fat.

 What kind of checklist you should follow?

    1.Take a pregnancy test as soon as you miss your period .
    2.If your test is positive go and talk to your doctor.
    3.Take your health care providers advice about diet and supplements  during pregnancy.

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