Early pregnancy development, symptoms and what may happen next.
If your pregnancy test is positive, implantation has already occurred. The developing pregnancy continues establishing its connection with the uterine lining.
The developing pregnancy may continue producing hCG. Your clinic may repeat a blood test when needed to assess how the level is changing over time.
Early pregnancy structures continue developing inside the uterus. However, they may still be too small to assess clearly.
You may notice fatigue, breast tenderness, bloating, mild cramping or nausea, or feel completely normal.
Continue progesterone and all other medicines exactly as advised by your fertility clinic. Do not change or stop them without speaking to your care team.
Your clinic will schedule an early pregnancy ultrasound at the appropriate time, commonly around 6–7 weeks of pregnancy.
The scan helps check whether the pregnancy is developing inside the uterus.
Seek medical advice for heavy bleeding, severe or one-sided abdominal pain, shoulder pain, faintness or breathing difficulty.
Avoid comparing symptoms, hCG results or scan findings with someone else’s journey. Continue your medicines and follow the schedule.