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Week 3: Positive Test Time

This is an exciting week! You may be able to get a positive pregnancy test, and your baby's development is accelerating rapidly.

Dr. Sarah Johnson
January 15, 2025
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Week 3: Positive Test Time

This is an exciting week! You may be able to get a positive pregnancy test, and your baby's development is accelerating rapidly.

Pregnancy Test Timing

Most home pregnancy tests can detect pregnancy hormones by this week. If you get a positive result, congratulations! If not, don't worry - some tests may need a few more days.

Embryonic Growth

Your embryo is now about the size of a poppy seed and is developing the neural tube, which will become your baby's brain and spinal cord.

What to Expect

You might start experiencing early pregnancy symptoms like fatigue, breast tenderness, or mild nausea. These are all normal signs of a healthy pregnancy.

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