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First Trimester

3 Weeks Pregnant

Your baby is the size of a Grain of rice 🌾

🌾
Ashok Kumar Poudel
Written by
Ashok Kumar Poudel
Health & Wellness Writer
Dr. Bina Basnet
Medically reviewed by
MBBS, MD — Gynecologist & Obstetrician
Last reviewed:
Feb 2026
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Size
Grain of rice
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Length
0.1 cm cm
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Weight
NaN g
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Trimester
First
⏱️
Week
3 of 40

🌱 Baby Development at Week 3

Fertilization! The sperm meets the egg and forms a zygote. The zygote divides rapidly and travels to the uterus, becoming a blastocyst by end of week.

Fertilization occursZygote forms and divides

🤱 Common Symptoms

Usually none detectable
Possible implantation spotting
Slight cramping

🥗 Nutrition Tips

  • Continue folic acid 400mcg+
  • Avoid alcohol completely
  • Eat whole grains and legumes

🏃‍♀️ Exercise Tips

  • Continue normal routine
  • Avoid overheating
  • Stay hydrated during workouts

🏥 Medical Tests & Appointments

Too early for home pregnancy test

🔬 Hormone Changes

Early hCG production begins after implantation. Progesterone rises to maintain the uterine lining.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions answered by our medical team

At 3 weeks, your baby is approximately the size of a Grain of rice (🌾). Fertilization! The sperm meets the egg and forms a zygote. The zygote divides rapidly and travels to the uterus, becoming a blastocyst by end of week.
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