Your pregnancy at 1 week

Here we go mum, let the journey commence. So technically you’re not actually pregnant but your pregnancy journey starts the first day of your period before you get pregnant, as this is when your pregnancy is counted from. So, although there is currently no baby inside, this could be the start of a very exciting journey for you and TOH - good luck! Mum This week you will be on your period and all that comes with it, whether that’s PMT, cramps or no side effects at all, hopefully this will be your last period for the best part of a year at least. If you haven’t started yet then now is the time to start taking folic acid to give your baby the best start in life.

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