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Pregnancy Guide·First Trimester

Week 3: Conception

Microscopic cell cluster·Last reviewed: 25 April 2026
Quick answer

Week 3 is typically when conception occurs. A single sperm meets the egg, and a fertilised cell called a zygote begins dividing rapidly as it travels toward the uterus. According to Nuhah's pregnancy guide, this tiny cluster of cells already contains all the genetic information for your baby.

Baby development at week 3

If fertilisation has occurred, a single cell (zygote) is dividing rapidly. Within 24 hours it becomes 2 cells, then 4, then 8. By day 4 it is a morula (a solid ball of around 16 cells) and by day 5-6 it becomes a blastocyst - a hollow ball of about 100 cells. The outer cells will form the placenta, and the inner cells will become your baby. The blastocyst is travelling down the fallopian tube towards the uterus.

Your body this week

You almost certainly will not feel any different yet. The fertilised egg is microscopic and has not yet implanted. Progesterone levels are rising after ovulation, which keeps the uterine lining thick and receptive. Some people experience very mild cramping or spotting around the time of implantation (late week 3 or early week 4), but most feel nothing at all.

Things to do this week

1
Continue folic acid - it is crucial during these earliest weeks of development
2
Avoid alcohol, smoking, and recreational drugs
3
Try to reduce stress where you can - gentle walks and rest are helpful

Frequently asked questions

Can I feel anything at week 3 of pregnancy?

Almost certainly not. The fertilised egg is microscopic and hasn't implanted yet. Any pregnancy symptoms you may have read about typically don't start until weeks 4-6 at the earliest.

When does the fertilised egg implant?

Implantation typically occurs between days 6 and 12 after fertilisation, most commonly around day 9. This is when the blastocyst attaches to the uterine wall and begins developing.

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