Just finding out you’re pregnant? At 2 weeks pregnant, you’re at the very start of an amazing 40-week journey. Here’s a look at what is happening with your baby’s development, common symptoms to expect, and your pregnancy to-do checklist at this early stage.

Baby Development

At 2 weeks pregnant, fertilization has just occurred – the sperm has met and fused with the egg within your fallopian tube. This microscopic bundle of cells contains all the genetic information to create your future baby. These rapidly dividing cells now begin traveling to the uterus.

By the end of week 2, the fertilized egg, now called an embryo, will implant and attach itself to the uterine lining. This triggers the placenta to start developing and pregnancy hormone hCG to be secreted.

Common Pregnancy Symptoms

Since you’re only newly pregnant, you likely won’t experience many overt symptoms this early on besides perhaps:

• Light spotting – Possible implantation bleeding as embryo implants.
• Breast tenderness – Rising hCG may start breast changes.
• Mild cramping – Uterus adjusting as embryo implants.
• Fatigue – Progesterone effects.
• Bloating – Hormonal shifts affecting digestion.
• Moodiness – Estrogen and progesterone fluctuations.

Most early signs this week are subtle. You may attribute them to premenstrual syndrome rather than pregnancy. Your first big symptom clue will likely be a missed period in a couple weeks.

Your 2 Weeks Pregnant Checklist

• Take a home pregnancy test to confirm the pregnancy if you haven’t already.
• Call your doctor’s office to schedule your first prenatal appointment, usually between 8-12 weeks.
• Start taking a prenatal vitamin with at least 400 mcg folic acid.
• Make healthy lifestyle changes like nutritious eating, prenatal exercise, reducing stress, and abstaining from alcohol.
• Record your last menstrual period date and calculate your estimated due date.
• Connect with other newly pregnant women through apps, groups, or classes.

Enjoy this exciting time and the start of your prenatal journey! Even though you don’t feel pregnant yet, your little one is already developing. Follow your doctor’s recommendations for a healthy pregnancy.