Is implantation the first week of pregnancy?

No, implantation typically occurs around 6-12 days after ovulation, which is not the first week of pregnancy.

Here's why:

* Pregnancy is measured from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP).

* Ovulation usually occurs around day 14 of a 28-day cycle.

* Implantation happens after ovulation.

Therefore, the first week of pregnancy is actually the week before ovulation, where your body is preparing for the potential for pregnancy.

Implantation is a crucial step in pregnancy, marking the beginning of the embryo's development within the uterine lining.

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