4 Weeks Pregnant

 4 Weeks Pregnant

By now, you know you are going to become a mama. You may be ecstatic, or you may be becoming accustomed to the thought of having a child. As you would notice, right now, you may not be feeling any different (at least for the time being), and early pregnancy signs do not necessarily appear right away. You should definitely rejoice with your spouse, but you do not want to involve the rest of the world quite yet.


What to expect in the Fourth Week

The Size of The Baby

Your baby is smaller than a poppy seed in your fourth week of pregnancy—practically microscopic. The baby at this stage is known as a blastocyst, a tiny ball of cells, and is right now trying to embed itself in the uterine line where its growth will take place.

Symptoms

Your pregnancy hormones will increase in the body, and they will cause pregnancy some of the symptoms in your fourth week. Although it is natural to be four weeks pregnant and have no symptoms, you should be prepared for nausea and vomiting in the next coming days or weeks. Here is what to expect when you are in your fourth week of pregnancy:

  • Bloating: Because of the pregnancy hormone progesterone, you might be a bit bloated. It is completely normal.
  • Mild Cramping: Cramping may scare you in the fourth week of pregnancy, but it could be an indication that the baby has been properly implanted in the uterine lining. In the fourth week of pregnancy, though, any serious cramping or discomfort should be reported to the doctor straight away, as they may want to check you to rule out any complications.
  • Spotting: During your fourth week, light bleeding can occur as a result of implantation. Do not worry, and this is also completely normal. However, if there is a lot of blood, such as a period or something heavier, if it lasts more than a couple of days, or if you are worried about it, see a doctor.
  • Mood Swings: You might start having mood swings by now. It is because of the fluctuating levels of hormones in your body, and your emotions are all over the place. But that may also be due to the fact that you are stressed and confused. Mood swings are most evident during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. The emotions would also begin to even out, making you less likely to weep at the drop of a hat.
  • Morning Sickness: Morning sickness, which includes nausea and vomiting, affects 50 to 90 percent of pregnant women, according to experts. So, even though you have not had a queasy feeling in your stomach yet, it is possible that you soon will. Morning sickness is at its peak in the first nine weeks of pregnancy but gradually improves until it disappears entirely in the second trimester.
  • Constant Exhaustion or Fatigue: Feeling fatigued all the time is one of the most typical symptoms in the fourth week of pregnancy, as your body is working on developing that tiny ball of cells into an embryo.
  • Sensitive Breasts: Your breasts are sore and tender as a result of your body’s response to the surge of hormones. Your body is preparing your milk ducts for the baby.

Being Always Exhausted

It is perfectly natural to be exhausted and in need of a nap after even performing the smallest of chores.  It is no surprise that fatigue is one of the most common early pregnancy symptoms—you are developing a child inside your body, so it is normal to be sapped of energy.  Make it a habit to go to bed early and take naps whenever you feel tired.

Changes in Your Body in the Fourth Week

While your belly may be a little swollen in the fourth week of your pregnancy, you almost definitely will not seem pregnant. But you ought to start behaving like a mom-to-be, which means pampering yourself and your unborn child.

If you have not already started before, start taking a prenatal vitamin in your fourth week of pregnancy. Look for one that contains at least 400 micrograms of folic acid and take it on a regular basis. Folic acid has been shown to help avoid birth defects, so this is vital. Add a reminder to add them to your basket next time you go shopping.

You might feel more comfortable loose clothes that allow your skin to breathe. Including dresses and pajamas and dress shirts or shorts, whatever makes you feel comfortable.

Medical Care in the Fourth Week of Pregnancy

Ultrasound

The ball of cells splits into an embryo (which will develop into your future child) and a placenta during the fourth week of your pregnancy. The neural tube, which forms the spine, head, and backbone in a baby, is already developed. The amniotic sac and fluid combine to create a supportive cushion for the infant. In an ultrasound of a four-week pregnant woman, all of this shows as a small dot called the gestational sac.

However, it is highly unlikely that you will get an ultrasound in your fourth week. When you call your OB and tell them you are around four weeks pregnant, they will wish you well and schedule your first prenatal appointment for about a month later.

The wait might seem long. However, if you are in good shape and there seem to be no apparent chances of pregnancy complications, you do not need to see a doctor this early. During the eighth or the ninth week of your pregnancy, the OB will be able to see a lot more, and you would also hear the heartbeat of your baby! So, for now, you need to eat well, drink plenty of water, refrain from indulging in harmful activities such as alcohol and smoking. Try to relax and rest out that pregnancy fatigue.


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