What happens during the fourth week of pregnancy?

The symptoms of morning sickness are not very obvious at 4 weeks of pregnancy, and many symptoms are not obvious in the early stages of pregnancy, but symptoms such as amenorrhea, nausea, and drowsiness can be seen. When you are 4 weeks pregnant, your belly will swell slightly, your appetite will increase, you will like to eat acidic foods, and you will have frequent and urgent urination. Therefore, it is recommended that you should be aware of the symptoms of early pregnancy.

How does the body react when you are 4 weeks pregnant?

1. Early pregnancy reactions will appear in the 4th week of pregnancy. Early pregnancy reactions will probably start in the 4th week of pregnancy and last until around 10 to 12 weeks. Not every expectant mother will experience obvious early pregnancy reactions, which mainly depends on personal constitution, tolerance, hormone levels, etc. It doesn't mean that the fetus is safe if there are early pregnancy reactions, or that miscarriage is likely to occur if there are no early pregnancy reactions. There is no direct relationship.

2. In the early stages of pregnancy, as the embryo implants and develops in the body, the woman's body environment will change accordingly, which may cause some discomfort. Early pregnancy reactions generally include cessation of menstruation, breast tenderness, nausea and vomiting, frequent urination, etc. But pregnant women should be reminded that not all vomiting is a reaction to early pregnancy.

3. Many pregnant women also experience symptoms such as chills, dizziness, drooling, fatigue, drowsiness, lack of appetite, and aversion to greasy food. It is normal to have no early pregnancy reactions. There is no need to worry. Early pregnancy reactions vary from person to person. Some reactions of ectopic pregnancy are consistent with those of early pregnancy to a certain extent, which may cause some patients to mistakenly think they are early pregnancy reactions and delay treatment, so special attention should be paid.

Things to note when you are 4 weeks pregnant

1. Breast pain: Due to hormonal changes that increase blood flow and changes in breast tissue, you will feel breast swelling, soreness, and tingling from now on throughout the early stages of pregnancy, which will be more intense than the breast pain before menstruation. The best way is to use a bra that is made of good quality and supports your breasts.

2. Threatened abortion: The entire early pregnancy is a dangerous period for the fetus. If you have vaginal discharge of blood clots or light gray tissue, then you should pay attention, as this may be a symptom of threatened abortion. Go to the hospital immediately and follow the doctor's advice to preserve the fetus.

3. Pay attention to a balanced diet: At this time, you need to reasonably consume a variety of nutrients and some other essential trace elements. You should try to choose fresh, natural and green foods, avoid eating or eat less foods containing pigments, additives and preservatives. Caffeine will have adverse effects on the fetus, so you should drink less caffeinated beverages.