Womb to World Series | प्रेगनेंसी के पहले दो हफ्ते | 1st & 2nd week of Pregnancy
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Womb to World Series | प्रेगनेंसी के पहले दो हफ्ते | 1st & 2nd week of Pregnancy
“Hello friends, I’m Dr. Kaajal Mangukiya. Today I’ll be talking about what happens in your body during the first and second weeks of pregnancy.”
🗓️ Understanding Pregnancy Dates
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Many women are confused during their early scans. For example, during a second-month ultrasound (at 8 weeks), they wonder, “I missed my period just a month ago—shouldn’t it be a 4-week pregnancy?”
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Clarification: Pregnancy is calculated from the first day of your last period, even though actual conception occurs around 2 weeks later.
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Hence, a full-term pregnancy is:
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280 days / 40 weeks / 9 months & 7 days
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🧬 Weeks 1 & 2: Are You Actually Pregnant Yet?
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Technically, you’re not pregnant yet in Weeks 1 and 2, but important biological changes begin:
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A follicle (egg) starts maturing in one of your ovaries.
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Simultaneously, the uterus starts developing the endometrial lining to support a future pregnancy.
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On average, ovulation occurs on the 14th day if your periods are regular, and the mature egg moves into the fallopian tube, awaiting fertilization.
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🌿 Pre-Conception Care
Dr. Kaajal stresses the importance of preparing your body before pregnancy:
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📅 Ideally, start prenatal care at least 3 months before trying to conceive:
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Folic acid or prenatal vitamins help prevent neural tube defects and reduce miscarriage risk.
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🥗 Healthy Lifestyle Recommendations
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✅ Diet Tips (for both partners):
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High-protein diet
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Colorful vegetables & citrus fruits
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Avoid bakery products, excessive sugars, sweeteners, and carbs
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💤 Lifestyle Tips:
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6–8 hours of quality sleep
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Drink 10–12 glasses of water daily
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Exercise regularly — aim for 30 minutes walking, yoga, or sports at least 5 days a week
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🧘♀️ Yoga/Breathing Practice Suggestions:
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Anulom Vilom
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Bhramari Pranayama
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Helps improve oxygenation and blood circulation
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👨🦱 For “Fathers-to-Be”
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Partners also need to take responsibility for a healthy pregnancy:
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Avoid addictions like smoking or alcohol
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Eat healthy and include prenatal vitamins + antioxidants
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Avoid hot water baths and engage in light exercise like swimming or sports
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Healthy lifestyle directly improves sperm quality, lowering miscarriage risk
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🔚 Final Thoughts
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Even though these initial two weeks occur before actual conception, major physiological preparations begin in the body.
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No pregnancy symptoms appear yet, as fertilization happens only after ovulation.
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Both partners must take care to ensure a healthy start to the pregnancy journey.
✅ Useful if you’re planning a pregnancy — this video emphasizes early preparation, balanced diet, exercise, and shared responsibility of both partners.
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