1 Week Pregnant

This is the week of menstruation, when your uterus sheds much of its thick lining. A pregnancy is measured from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP). Your baby's estimated due date (EDD) is 40 weeks after your LMP.

Our menstrual period is the start of a new cycle — one that may be the starting point for a pregnancy. The cycle is governed by the interplay of hormones produced in your brain and ovaries.

If you're trying to conceive, care for yourself as if you're already pregnant.

• Talk to your doctor about any medications you take, prescription or over-the-counter.
• Take a prenatal vitamin with at least 400 mcg of folic acid.
• Avoid alcohol, drugs, and tobacco.
• Get plenty of exercise, healthy food, and sleep.