2999 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Suite 108, Columbus, OH 43231                   Phone: (614) 890-0003
Alpha Pregnancy Help Center
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  • Pregnancy Options
  • Abortion
    • Abortion’s Physical Complications
    • The Abortion Pill and the Morning After Pill
    • Abortion's Psycho-Social Complications
    • Abortion Risks
    • Abortion Methods
    • How Do I Know If I Have PAS?
    • Prenatal Testing & Abnormalities
  • Guys
  • Your First Nine Months
    • 21 Days After Fertilization
    • Weeks 6-8
    • Weeks 9-10
    • Weeks 11-14
    • Weeks 16-20
    • Weeks 22-26
    • Weeks 28-40
    • Your Journey
  • Adoption
    • Ohio Based Adoption Agencies
    • Is Adoption the Right Choice?
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  • Dating Your Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Testing and Abnormalities
  • Birth Control
    • Natural
    • The Pill
    • Cyclo-Provera, Norplant
    • Barrier Methods and Spermicides
    • Emergency Contraception
    • RU-486, Methotrexate, Misoprostol
  • Just for Teens
    • Where Can You Turn?
    • Be Ready to Say "NO" To Sex
    • Protecting Yourself From Date Rape
    • How to Really Love Your Pregnant Teen
    • Teen Abortion Risks Fact Sheet
    • Teens Cope Better
    • Why Wait for Marriage
  • STDS/STIS
    • Chlamydia
    • Bacterial Vaginosis
    • Hepatitis
    • Genital Herpes
    • HIV/AIDS
    • HPV
    • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
    • Infertillity & STDs
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    • Trichomoniasis
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21 Days After Fertilization

A pregnancy test taken 2 weeks after conception can measure hCG, the pregnancy hormone in the mother’s urine, indicating that she may be pregnant. A physical exam or ultrasound is necessary to confirm the results.

3 Weeks Gestational Age
The embryo begins to implant in the lining of the uterus. Once this occurs, hormones trigger the mother’s body to nurture the pregnancy and prevent her monthly periods. The baby is about the size of the “period” at the end of this sentence.

4 Weeks from First Day of Last Period
By now the baby is completely attached to the lining of the uterus and draws nourishment from its mother.

5 weeks Gestational Age (from first day of last period)
The heart, about the size of a poppy seed, is the first organ to function. The first signs of brain development are evident, and the foundation for every organ system is already established and beginning to develop.
"The information on this website is intended for general education purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional counseling or medical advice. Our center offers accurate information about all options associated with pregnancy; however, we do not provide or refer for abortions."
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