Week 2 of Pregnancy
Follicles ripen and the body prepares for ovulation, which usually happens around the end of this week.
Fetal size
Preparation
- Length
- Not yet measurable
- Weight
- Not yet measurable
Fetal development
- Still no conception. The dominant follicle continues to mature.
- The uterine lining thickens in case implantation follows.
Maternal changes
- Menstruation ends and the fertile window begins.
- You may notice clear, slippery cervical mucus signaling fertility.
Recommended checkups
- No specific prenatal visits at this stage.
Related calculators
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- Cycle Calculate next period, ovulation, and fertile window
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Textbook averages. Individual variation is wide and this is not medical advice — confirm with your OB.