Your baby is less than 0. Splitting in two: This week, the blastocyst which is basically a collection of cells is splitting, eventually turning into your placenta a whole new organ and an embryo hi, baby! Fun Fact Four babies are born every second!
Eager to Start Planning? Just kidding! Keep your pregnancy on track. On the other hand, first trimester cramps along with other symptoms such as bleeding can be a sign of a problem such as an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage.
Find out when cramps warrant a call to your provider. Hormones, stress, and exhaustion all contribute to mood swings during pregnancy , which can be strongest in the first trimester. Emotional upheaval is normal right now. But if your mood swings are becoming more frequent or more intense, or if they last longer than two weeks, talk to your healthcare provider. You may be among the 14 to 23 percent of women who battle mild to moderate depression during pregnancy.
If you haven't already, test now to confirm that you're pregnant. For the most accurate results, wait until a few days after you miss your period before you take a pregnancy test , use your first-morning pee so hCG levels are more concentrated, and follow the directions on your test carefully.
If you get a negative result but your period hasn't come, wait a few days and test again. When you get a positive pregnancy test, call your doctor or midwife and schedule your first prenatal appointment. Many healthcare providers will schedule your first visit for when you're about 8 weeks pregnant.
Some will see you sooner, particularly if you have a medical condition, have had problems with a pregnancy in the past, or are having symptoms such as vaginal bleeding , abdominal pain , or severe nausea and vomiting. Always check with your healthcare provider before you take any kind of medicine during pregnancy — prescription medicine or even an over-the-counter OTC product. If you take medication currently, ask your provider if it's safe to use during pregnancy.
Your doctor or midwife can help you find a good alternative if it isn't. If you're plagued by gas, bloating, or an uncomfortable sensation in your gut, try eating smaller meals throughout the day.
Exercise, like walking or prenatal yoga , can also provide relief. You're pregnant! Now what? Get a sneak peek at the months ahead with our quick pregnancy overview. Although your belly is still weeks away from popping, if you're experiencing bloating your normal jeans may feel uncomfortable now.
Look for clothes that are loose-fitting at the waist, like leggings, joggers, sweats, and maxi dresses. You'll be glad you have them as your body starts to change. Your uterus will push up and out to accommodate your baby, which is why anything that buttons at the waist may soon feel intolerable. Sneak healthy foods into yummy snacks Still having trouble stomaching the wholesome foods you need for a healthy pregnancy and baby?
Try sneaking dark, leafy greens into fruit smoothie with blueberries, mango and banana. Ground or finely chopped meat can be hidden in saucy dishes. Tofu can be blended into a multitude of recipes. Get creative with incorporating healthy ingredients in sneaky ways, and you just might be able to get the nutrients you need without even noticing.
Getting Pregnant. Popular links under Pregnancy First Trimester. Popular links under Baby Baby Month by Month. Popular links under Toddler Toddler Month by Month. Baby Products. You may be a little puffed up thanks to the pregnancy hormone progesterone.
Break out the comfy pants! Mild cramping. At 4 weeks pregnant, cramping might worry you, but it actually may be a sign that baby has properly implanted in the lining of your uterus.
It rapidly divides into layers of cells, some of which become the embryo. The cell layers will start to grow into different parts of your little one's body, such as the nervous system, skeleton, muscles, organs, and skin.
The umbilical cord will eventually come out of one side of the placenta, and the amniotic fluid, which will cushion your baby throughout your pregnancy, is already forming inside a surrounding membrane, or yolk sac. During the upcoming weeks, your little one will form a neural tube, which is the main building block for the brain and spine. Get ready for your baby's arrival by finding out your estimated due date. At four weeks pregnant, the newly implanted embryo is very tiny — only about 0.
This week, a few pregnancy symptoms may appear, though some moms-to-be won't have noticed any signs yet. You might feel some cramping and see a little bit of spotting, both of which can happen as the fertilized egg implants itself in your uterus. Your body is now starting to make the pregnancy hormone hCG. This hormone tells your ovaries to stop releasing an egg each month, thus stopping your monthly period, and it also increases the production of other hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone.
If you've taken a home pregnancy test and gotten a positive result, that's because these tests are designed to detect levels of hCG in your urine.
In fact, what you experience during this pregnancy may be different to what you experienced during a previous pregnancy. To help you feel more prepared for whatever may come, take a look at this list of possible symptoms of pregnancy at four weeks:. Bloated stomach. Your body is preparing itself to house a rapidly growing baby for the next several months. Expect a bit of bloating, particularly in your abdomen. Your uterine lining is getting a bit thicker, and the swelling means your womb is taking up more space than usual.
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