Having a baby takes 40 weeks but within all pregnancy calendars the first four weeks, which are the cycle from ovulation to menstruation are also included.
Obviously if you have your period at the end of the first four weeks, or earlier you will not conceive.
Technically week 1 of pregnancy is calculated from about two weeks before the sperm penetrates the egg.
In theory there is no baby, just an egg and a sperm that are separated by circumstance.
If you are seeing a pink line on a pregnancy test then you are actually four weeks pregnant.
Changes To Your Body An unhealthy body may have trouble carrying a fertilized egg to pregnancy.
It may be lost when you have your next period.
While trying to conceive and of course while you are pregnant, avoid alcohol, recreational drugs and cigarettes.
Consult with your doctor to see if there are any prescription drugs or over the counter medications that you may be taking that may be sabotaging your efforts to go full term with your pregnancy.
Lifestyle Considerations For most women, trying to conceive means making a few smart lifestyle changes.
At least 400 micrograms of folic acid every day can help prevent certain birth defects that affect your baby 's brain and spinal cord.
Good Advice Schedule a visit with your Doctor to discuss any risks of genetic diseases, environmental hazards and other lifestyle changes necessary to ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby.
NEXT WEEK: The week that you ovulate and the time during which you can conceive.