Your baby at 1 week
- Pregnancy is dated from the first day of your last period, so in week 1 there is no baby yet — your body is preparing an egg.
| Days completed | 7 of 280 (3%) |
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You are in week 1 of your pregnancy — the first trimester, month 1. Pregnancy is dated from the first day of your last period, so in week 1 there is no baby yet — your body is preparing an egg.
| Days completed | 7 of 280 (3%) |
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1 week is in month 1 of pregnancy as months are usually counted (about 0.2 calendar months since your last period), in the first trimester.
Start folic acid (400 micrograms a day) now if you are trying to conceive; it lowers the risk of neural tube defects. Stop smoking and alcohol, and review any regular medicines with your doctor.