2 week of pregnancy from conception
At the 2nd week of pregnancy from conception, a woman can already feel what it means to “be in position”. Mood swings, interest in new dishes – these signs begin to appear already in the early stages.

Signs of pregnancy  

At the 2nd week of pregnancy from conception, most girls feel great and may not even be aware of their situation. Still, the period is still very short and the signs of pregnancy at week 2 are still very similar to the symptoms of the upcoming menstruation. 

At this time, women may experience pain in the lower abdomen. Girls who suffer from painful periods are familiar with these sensations. Usually, if pain occurs, then just around the second week. 

Unpleasant sensations are associated with the fact that the egg is attached to the endometrium inside the uterus and from that moment physiological changes begin to occur in the woman’s body. 

Brownish discharge can sometimes be seen and is often mistaken for the onset of menstruation. 

Some girls are already in the early stages – 2 weeks of pregnancy – they note that the breasts become more sensitive. According to gynecologists, the expectant mother’s chest pain is much more pronounced than it usually happens before critical days. Later, the discomfort will disappear and the body will get used to a new way of life. 

Due to the hormonal changes that have begun, the emotional background also changes. Many girls already at the 2nd week of pregnancy notice that they have become more whiny, that their mood has begun to change rapidly. At one moment she is euphoric, and at the next she is overcome with sadness. 

Photo life 

At the 2nd week of pregnancy and in the early stages in general, some girls notice a slight bloating, although the baby is still very small. If you do an ultrasound of the fetus at week 2 and print its results, the unborn child will look like a dot the size of a poppy seed in such a photo. So far, the embryo is only 0.36 – 1 mm tall and weighs barely half a gram. 

A photo of the abdomen at the 2nd week of pregnancy will hardly differ from the same photo before pregnancy. The embryo is still tiny, so the tummy stays flat, and it’s impossible to guess from your appearance that you’re expecting a baby. 

How to determine the gestational age at 2 weeks 

If at 1 week of pregnancy from conception it was pointless to conduct tests – they still would not show that you are in a position, then at 2 weeks you can already get evidence. Indicative in this case will be the usual pharmacy tests, provided that we choose the most sensitive of them, and blood tests for hCG. 

Tests

– You can determine pregnancy at week 2 using a test strip, which is sold in pharmacies. We lower it into the morning portion of urine and get two strips. Highly sensitive tests give a positive result already somewhere on the 10th day from conception, explains obstetrician-gynecologist Dina Absalyamova. – When passing the test for hCG (chorionic gonadotropin), we will also get a significant increase in the level of the hormone and will be able to conclude that the girl is pregnant. 

If you don’t trust the test results, listen to yourself if you notice other signs of 2 weeks pregnant: mood swings or new food habits.

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At the 2nd week of pregnancy, an ultrasound can be done, although this examination will not be too revealing for those girls whose pregnancy is going smoothly. 

An ultrasound at the 2nd week of pregnancy will allow you to see the embryo as a small dot on the surface of the endometrium of the uterus. 

Indications for ultrasound at such an early date are usually alarming signals, for example: 

  • bloody issues; 
  • pain in the lower abdomen;
  • severe toxicosis or any other warning signs. 

They may indicate an ectopic pregnancy, and it is quite dangerous. Therefore, do not hide your feelings from the doctor, it is better to play it safe and make sure that everything is in order with the baby.

What sensations can you experience in 2 week

We have already mentioned that some women at the 2nd week of pregnancy experience sensations similar to the onset of menstruation: abdominal pain, tenderness in the chest. Some people experience mood swings, others a change in taste preferences. 

“Many girls already in the early stages notice that there is a slight bloating, that the mammary glands have increased more than is usually the case before menstruation,” says gynecologist Dina Absalyamova. – There are new preferences in food, and some familiar dishes can suddenly cause rejection. At the 2nd week of pregnancy, the expectant mother may already have elements of toxicosis, pigmentation in the nipple area may increase, if there are freckles, they may become more pronounced. 

However, most of the signs of pregnancy at week 2 are not too pronounced yet. 

Discharge during ovulation 

– Ovulation is the process of the release of an egg from the follicle in the middle of the menstrual cycle, it is associated with an increase in hormones. Thin girls who do not have subcutaneous fat can sometimes feel ovulation, since the follicle is quite large, about 2 cm in diameter. When it breaks, a small amount of fluid is poured out, this irritates the intestines and diarrhea may even occur, explains obstetrician-gynecologist Dina Absalyamova. – Sometimes there are minor pain sensations within 30-60 minutes. 

At this time, the uterus is also preparing for a possible pregnancy, mainly, of course, her cervix. To let the spermatozoa through, the cervical canal dilates a little, and the mucus becomes less viscous so that they can penetrate inside. Therefore, many girls at this time note that they appear light, colorless discharge without an unpleasant odor. Such discharge during ovulation is normal and acceptable. 

At the 2nd week of pregnancy, there may be scanty spotting, literally 1-2 smears. They usually mean that the blastocyst (actually the embryo) is safely fixed in the uterus. 

But if the expectant mother found curdled white discharge, this may signal the development of an infectious disease in the body – thrush, or candidiasis. 

Stomach ache 

In the early stages of the path to future motherhood, a woman may experience abdominal pain. Moderate discomfort should not scare you, because the body is undergoing a serious restructuring. 

Sometimes pain in the lower abdomen provokes sexual intercourse, sometimes they can occur after an examination by a gynecologist. In some cases, pain in the lower abdomen is not related to your position, they can be symptoms of dysbacteriosis and other problems with the intestines. Pain from the spine can “radiate” into the small pelvis, for example, with osteochondrosis. 

But there are several cases when abdominal pain may indicate serious problems: 

  • About cervical erosion; 
  • About a frozen pregnancy; 
  • About ectopic pregnancy. 

In these cases, a woman is shown to go to a hospital or clinic, as there is a possibility that hospitalization will be required. 

– Pain in the lower abdomen at the 2nd week of pregnancy may be associated with threats of losing a child, so you should definitely inform the gynecologist observing you about the discomfort, – says gynecologist Dina Absalyamova.

Popular questions and answers

Together with gynecologist Dina Absalyamova, we answer the most popular questions related to pregnancy.

Can the test strip show a negative result if I am pregnant?
This is possible at 2 weeks pregnant. Pharmacy tests differ in sensitivity, only highly sensitive tests are able to detect the level of hCG in the urine. It also plays a role in how meticulously you followed the instructions for using the test. Many girls are in such a hurry to get the result that they don’t even read it, and in the end it turns out not at all what the test showed.
What does a questionable pregnancy test result mean?
This may mean that the gestational age is too short, and accordingly, the concentration of the hormone is insufficient for the test to catch it. However, if, along with a doubtful result, you feel other signs of pregnancy: soreness in the lower abdomen, breast tenderness, vaginal discharge, you should consult an obstetrician-gynecologist, take a blood test for hCG (pregnancy hormone) and go for an ultrasound examination to rule out ectopic pregnancy. 
What will a photo of the abdomen show at 2 weeks pregnant?
If we are talking about a picture of the future baby, which was shown to you during an ultrasound, there is a point. While the child is just a pulsating point, by which neither gender nor possible pathologies can be determined, nevertheless, these are the first frames of your future baby. If you shoot mom’s tummy, then it still looks like it usually does. The uterus has not yet begun to increase in size, which means that the stomach has not had time to grow. 
Why does toxicosis occur and does it happen to everyone?
Toxicosis, especially in the early stages, does not necessarily accompany pregnancy. Many women don’t have it at all. Usually, the causes of toxicosis are hormonal changes in the body of the expectant mother, problems with the digestive tract, genetic predisposition, or intoxication with the waste products of the baby. If you are suffering from severe toxicosis, you should consult a doctor with this. Constant nausea and vomiting is dangerous for both you and your baby. 
When do I need to register with the antenatal clinic?
You can do this at any time, the sooner the better. A gynecologist will give you the necessary recommendations on nutrition, tell you what not to do in the coming months, and prescribe you tests, vitamins – everything you need. It is best to register before the twelfth week. 
What does severe acute pain in the lower abdomen mean during pregnancy?
Severe pain is usually an alarming symptom. If at the 2nd week of pregnancy you felt a sharp pain in the lower abdomen, and even worse – bloody scarlet or reddish-brown discharge was added to it, this may mean that a miscarriage has occurred. 

Any sharp pain should be reported to your doctor, discomfort may also indicate a frozen or ectopic pregnancy. 

Is it possible to have sex?
Many girls are concerned about whether sex will harm the unborn baby. Most gynecologists will tell you that it is not dangerous at such an early date. 

Doctors advise you to trust your body, it knows what it needs. If the body asks for sex, then in your position it will not hurt. It’s like with chalk, if you want to eat – eat. 

Sexual desire often drops during pregnancy due to hormonal changes, but this does not mean that interest in sex will disappear. On the contrary, the sensations will be completely different, because you and your partner have now become much closer. 

According to doctors, at the 2nd week of pregnancy, intimacy is usually not very desirable: the body is being rebuilt, the girl may feel weakness, pulling pains in the lower abdomen, discomfort in the chest. Do not panic, it will soon pass and your health will improve significantly, and with it the joy of sex will return. 

Your rich sex life will not harm your child, because he is under reliable protection in the womb. The main thing is not to be zealous, it is better to choose a more relaxed sex that does not require much physical effort. 

How to eat right?
At short terms of pregnancy, a woman should understand that the choice of her diet now needs to be treated more consciously. Modern food products are not always harmless, they contain a large number of chemical additives, stabilizers, and flavoring agents. All of these can affect liver and kidney function. The first one will cope worse with the increased load, the kidneys will also work poorly, and in fact they need to support two organisms at once: mother and child.

It is better for a future mother to give preference to natural and high-quality products. At the same time, doctors do not recommend much change in the usual diet. 

From a short time, a decrease in the tone of smooth muscle fibers begins, which are also located in the esophagus and stomach, thereby reducing the function of the stomach and foreign food may not have the best effect on the functioning of the body.

In the diet of the expectant mother, foods rich in: 

– folic acid (Vitamin B9); 

– iron (to avoid anemia);

– calcium (necessary for the formation of the bones of the baby);

– vitamins, minerals and trace elements. 

It is better to eat more fruits, vegetables, lean meat, cottage cheese, fish, risk, as well as drink fruit drinks and compotes. 

But junk food will have to be abandoned. From the diet we exclude fried, spicy, fatty and smoked. Meat is best steamed, stewed or boiled, but you should not refuse it. If you don’t eat meat as a matter of principle, talk to your doctor about what you can replace it with. 

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