In the third week, your baby is conceived. The fertilised egg (blastocyst) moves through the fallopian tube, into the uterus. It attaches itself to the uterine wall. This causes hormonal changes, which will make you tired and cranky. You will also feel nauseous. Your sense of smell and taste are heightened. Your breasts will also feel swollen and tender. Also, your body temperature remains high after ovulation.

Your Baby

Your baby is about as big as the head of a pin. Her cells are multiplying rapidly. Part of the blastocyst will soon become the placenta and produce the pregnancy hormone (hCG).

The amniotic fluid is also forming around your baby and will protect her throughout the pregnancy.

Ideal Weight Gain

Since you have just conceived, you will not gain any weight in this week.

Get Tested

• Urine pregnancy test (home pregnancy kit)
• BHCG blood test

It is okay if…

• You feel the need to urinate more often than usual. Your blood is thinner while pregnant and so, the filtration by the kidneys is better.
• It is okay to experience light spotting at the end of week 3. This happens because the fertilised egg has burrowed itself into the lining of the uterus.

Eat Healthy

Take any vitamin supplements like Folvit, if prescribed by your doctor.

Avoid

• Coffee and foods with caffeine
• Alcohol and tobacco
• Over-the-counter as well as prescription drugs

Stay Fit

Try and walk as much as you can. But don't overdo it.