It can seem like an impossible task to try and find out what happens to your body (and your baby) during pregnancy. From pouring over every single book that you can get your hands onto clicking through pages of pregnancy group forums, it’s very overwhelming!

In our week-by-week series of articles, we’ll look at how your baby develops, what pregnancy symptoms you should look out for, and anything else you need to know on your pregnancy journey.

So, how does my baby grow at 2 weeks?

The start of your pregnancy journey begins when an egg gets released from one of your ovaries. It will then start to move into the fallopian tube and then into the womb. If you have a regular menstrual cycle, this should happen around day 14 since your last period, so usually around the middle of your cycle. Here, your egg will wait for about 12–24 hours to be fertilised.

When the sperm reaches the egg, it will be fertilised when one of the sperm cells penetrates its outer surface.

The fertilised egg will now come down and attach itself to your womb. From there, it will continue to grow and develop for around 9 months before eventually becoming your baby!

What are the pregnancy symptoms at 2 weeks?

While 2 weeks is still very early in pregnancy, some women may start to experience certain symptoms this week. Pregnancy can increase the blood supply to your breasts, so you may feel a prickling or tingling sensation in them. Your nipples might also feel extra sensitive.

Another early sign of pregnancy can be a change of colour in your vulva. Increased blood flow and early hormone changes can make your vulva darker than usual.

Vaginal discharge may increase, but is usually harmless and doesn’t look different from discharge you may have had before pregnancy.

Implantation bleeding can also happen as a result of your egg attaching itself to the womb. Light bleeding or spotting is common, as is light cramping. This is normal in the initial stages of pregnancy.

What else do I need to know about being 2 weeks pregnant?

Despite symptoms, it’s unlikely that pregnancy tests will show a positive line just yet! The most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period. That’s why it’s important to monitor your menstrual cycle if you’re trying to conceive.

Pregnancy tests will become more accurate if you take one after your period is due. That being said, some pregnancy tests are extremely sensitive and can detect pregnancy hormones as early as six days after conception.

What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Two Weeks?

What does my pregnancy look like at 2 weeks?