Real, evidence-based guidance for exactly where you are right now.
Baby Development
Fingers are beginning to form, and the embryo is now making very small, spontaneous movements — far too small to feel yet. The embryo is roughly the size of a raspberry.
Your Body This Week
Uterus is growing, though it usually isn't yet visible externally. Nausea and fatigue commonly remain prominent.
Diet
Continue small, frequent meals; iron-rich foods (lentils, spinach, lean meat) become increasingly useful as blood volume starts expanding.
Supplements
Continue your folic-acid-containing prenatal vitamin, which should also contain iron.¹
Tests
First prenatal visit often includes a dating ultrasound around this point.⁴
Vaccinations
None specific to this week.
Exercise
Continue moderate activity as tolerated.
Red Flags — When to Call Your Doctor
Heavy bleeding, severe pain, or fever warrants urgent medical attention.
Doctor Visits
This is a common window for the first prenatal visit.
Mental Health
It's real and common to feel both excited and anxious simultaneously at this stage — both can be true at once.
Frequently Asked Questions
What actually happens at the first prenatal visit?
Typically: a detailed health history, a physical exam, blood and urine tests, blood pressure check, and often a first ultrasound to confirm dating and viability. It's usually the longest single visit of the whole pregnancy.
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