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9 Apr 2024

Your body at 4 weeks of pregnancy

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Your body at 4 weeks
At the four-week mark, a significant physiological milestone has been reached with the cessation of your menstrual period, indicating it's the opportune moment for a pregnancy test.
Instead of the uterus lining shedding your fertilized egg is implanting.
By this stage, the concentration of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in your body has escalated sufficiently to yield a positive result on home pregnancy tests.
Juliette Seblon
Midwife for 8+ years
Symptoms of the week
PMS-like

Nausea

Mood changes

No symptoms

Early pregnancy manifestations can vary widely among individuals, reflecting the diverse physiological responses to pregnancy.
Common symptoms at this juncture may include:
PMS-like Symptoms: A subset of individuals may experience symptoms mimicking premenstrual syndrome.
Mood Fluctuations: Hormonal surges contribute to mood variability.
Nausea: Frequently reported, with some experiencing vomiting, attributable to increased hCG levels.
Absence of Symptoms: Notably, a portion of pregnant individuals may not exhibit any discernible symptoms at this stage.
Your body is producing hCG, the hormone responsible for positive pregnancy tests.
Juliette, Midwife for 8+ years
What's happening right now?
The transformations your body undergoes in these initial weeks are primarily driven by pregnancy hormones. 
The surge in hCG levels is known for triggering nausea and food sensitivities. 
Concurrently, progesterone levels rise, leading to muscle relaxation and increased fatigue. 
Mood swings are a direct consequence of fluctuating hormone levels impacting mood, energy, and sleep patterns.
These early adaptations are part of the body's natural preparation for sustaining pregnancy.
Top asked questions
How can I be sure I am pregnant?

Take a home pregnancy test, or either a urine or blood test, to confirm if you are pregnant.

How reliable are home pregnancy tests?

They are highly reliable with accuracy rates of over 99% if taken correctly and at the right time.

How quickly should I be seeing the doctor?

It's recommended to see a doctor at around 6-8 weeks of pregnancy, for your 1st prenatal visit.

What does hCG mean?

hCG (which stands for human chorionic gonadotropin) levels rise to confirm pregnancy and track fetal development.

Do I share the news yet?

It's a personal choice. Some prefer to wait until later when the risk of miscarriage is lower.

Taking care of myself
Schedule Your First Prenatal Appointment: Early prenatal care is essential for monitoring health parameters and providing nutritional guidance.
Prioritize Rest: Adjust your schedule to accommodate increased rest, essential for supporting the metabolic demands of early pregnancy.
Nutritional Balance: Incorporate a diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients, crucial for fetal development.
Lifestyle Modifications: Embrace changes conducive to a healthy pregnancy, including abstaining from smoking and alcohol, moderating caffeine intake, and starting prenatal vitamins.
Tips of the week
Check that your prescribed and over-the-counter meds are pregnancy safe.
Check with your doctor that your treatment is compatible with pregnancy.
Tobacco substitutes can be compatible with pregnancy. Talk with your doctor.
Teaser for next week
Next week, we will delve deeper into managing these early pregnancy symptoms and ensuring optimal health as you progress through the first trimester.
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Hi ladies, congrats 🎊 I’m currently 4w and 5 days, I was feeling terrible 3 days ago. Terrible nausea, boobs hurt, super bloated. Now I’m not feeling any symptoms. Is this normal? Has anyone else don’t feel pregnant at all? Please help.

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I'm 9 weeks and feel like I just now feeling any type of nausea. My boobs have been tender for awhile. I was worried also but once I had my first ultrasound and saw my little peanut it was like I felt more than normal. Because it became real when I saw the heart beat. So just be patient and feel blessed. You're growing a tiny human. Symptoms will come soon enough.
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Hi I'm a mom of 2 boys, 14 and 5. I've just found out last week that I'm 4w 2d pregnant with my rainbow baby, had a miscarriage last year at 8 weeks. Just wondering if there are any moms that are extremely gassy, what has helped you in relieving a gassy tummy.

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I been extremely gassy.would also like to know what could help. 😕
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Called my Dr. They said gas x is fine to take, I just bought some just took 1 hopefully it works.
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The nausea has officially set in, 4w+3 😞 Gonna have to buy some stuff next time I'm at the store. How do you guys combat the loss of appetite from it?

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kolleen
try to make you’re self eat even if it’s a little try to eat, i know if your not hungry you can’t each much but a little bit is still a good thing
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Jessica
I'm 9 wks 3days n had been sick dang near daily n I didn't find out till 6 wks cuz I had been sick before but I still been getting sick just not as much as I was im praying it gradually goes away ❤️
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Vanna
17 Feb 2023

So I am 4w and 3d went to the doctors two days ago i been throwing up everything I can’t even keep water or crackers down what can I do ? 😩😩😩😩

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Latoya
Know the warning signs of dehydration. You may need IV fluids if you continue to not be able to keep anything down.
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Aubrey
5 Feb 2023

I just got blood test results back and my HCG is 30…I’m 4w 3d is this normal??

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Alisha
I would say no. My hcg was in the thousands at 4 weeks
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At 4 weeks a normal hcg is 10-750, my hcg at 4 weeks was only 29 !!
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Tammy
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Super silly question, but any FTM still shocked when you don’t get your period?😂 I’m 31 and have been getting my period since I was 13/14 so quite a while and will be 33w tomorrow. When I first got pregnant I never had any symptoms other than a positive at home pregnancy test at exactly 4w and hadn’t gotten my first ultrasound yet and up until then, me not getting my period was another confirmation of my pregnancy lol Our bodies are truly amazing🥰

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Yeah it was weird not getting it for so long but honestly a blessing at the same time 😅😂😂
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It really is
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Bre
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Whew! Can’t believe I’m pregnant with my second child. 4w and 6d. I feel better than I did in my first pregnancy. Hopefully it stays that way.

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Congratulations on your pregnancy
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Thank you.
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