Conception—the meeting of sperm and egg—takes place this week, usually between days 14 and 17 of a 28-day menstrual cycle. Around the 4th day after conception, the united egg and sperm reach your uterus.
With no noticeable physical changes at this point, you probably won't yet be aware that you have conceived.
My baby in the 3rd week of pregnancy
The fertilized egg, called an embryo, beginning to grow inside you is tiny—about the size of the head of a pin. By the time it reaches your uterus, it is a solid ball of about 200 cells.
Get a detailed plan and more information about the birthing process to best prepare yourself to manage potential physical pain and emotion during the different stages of childbirth.
Pregnant? Make sure you’re asking your doctor the right questions!
Discuss with your doctor how to balance your diet intake, exercise, perform daily activities, and ensure that your medication and supplements are safe for your pregnancy.
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Whether you’re thinking about trying for a baby or are already pregnant, managing your risk of getting pregnancy diabetes is important to ensure a healthy and safe pregnancy.
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Breast milk is best for babies. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Health Promotion Board (HPB) recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. Unnecessary introduction of bottle feeding or other food and drinks will have a negative impact on breastfeeding. At around six months of age (but not before 4 months), infants should receive nutritionally adequate and age-appropriate complementary foods while breastfeeding continues for up to two years of age or beyond. Consult your doctor before deciding to use infant formula or if you have difficulty breastfeeding.
Wyeth Nutrition Singapore fully recognises breast milk’s primacy, value and superiority and supports exclusive breastfeeding as recommended by the WHO.
The content on this website is intended as general information for Singaporean residents only and should not be used as a substitute for medical care and advice from your healthcare practitioner. The HPB recommends that infants start on age-appropriate complementary foods at around 6 months, whilst continuing breastfeeding for up to 2 years or beyond to meet their evolving nutritional requirements. If no longer breastfeeding, toddlers can switch to full cream milk after 12 months. This should be complemented by a good variety of solid foods from the four main food groups (fruits, vegetables, grains, meat and alternatives). For more information on the nutritional requirements of infants and young children, please visit www.healthhub.sg/earlynutrition. Wyeth Nutrition Singapore is here to share the latest evidence-based information to ensure you feel supported and confident that you’re giving your baby the best possible nutrition.
