Your baby is the size of a Developing Embryo
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This week at a glance
❤️HeartbeatNot developed yet
🧠Major developmentOvulation and fertilization window
Baby
Around the end of this week, ovulation releases an egg that may be fertilized. If it is, a single-celled zygote forms and begins dividing as it travels toward the uterus. There is still no recognizable embryo yet.
Mother
- Ovulation occurs (~day 14)
- Cervical mucus becomes clear and stretchy
- Slight rise in basal body temperature
Nutrition
Folic acidIronOmega-3
Salmon or sardines · Eggs · Avocado · Spinach · Nuts and seeds
Tips
Do
- Time intercourse around ovulation if trying to conceive
- Keep taking folic acid
- Stay hydrated
Avoid
- Alcohol
- Smoking
- Excess caffeine