The Journey Begins

Your body is preparing for one of life's most remarkable journeys. The groundwork is being laid before you even know it.

This week's tip

💡 Start your prenatal vitamin today if you haven't already — folic acid in the first weeks is one of the most important things you can do for your baby's development.

Baby this week

Development

Fertilization has not yet occurred — this week marks the start of your last menstrual period.
Your body is releasing hormones that will prepare the uterine lining.
An egg is maturing in the ovary, ready for release.
The conditions for new life are quietly being set.

How you might feel

You may be experiencing your menstrual period this week.
Hormones like FSH are signaling your ovaries to prepare an egg.
No pregnancy symptoms yet — conception hasn't happened.
A great time to start prenatal vitamins if you haven't already.

Things to do this week

Start a daily prenatal vitamin with at least 400mcg of folic acid
Avoid alcohol and smoking
Schedule a preconception visit with your care provider if not done
Track your cycle to confirm your due date later

When to contact your care team

This is general guidance, not medical advice.

Contact your care team if you have any known medical conditions that may affect pregnancy.

Partner tip

This is a great time to learn about the pregnancy journey together and align on how you want to support each other.