Your uterine lining is getting a bit thicker, and the swelling means your womb is taking up more space than usual. Test your knowledge of the early signs of pregnancy in our poll , and read on for more. Light bleeding or spotting. If you see a lot of blood, if the spotting lasts longer than two days, or you have any concerns, see your doctor right away. Other symptoms you might notice at four weeks pregnant include mood swings.
Triggered by increasing hormone levels, these extreme emotions and wild shifts may be the strongest in the first and the third trimesters.
Relaxation exercises, massages, sleep, and following a balanced diet are some of the easiest ways to help yourself feel better. Breast tenderness. Just like your abdomen, your breasts are starting to prepare for the important job of nourishing a new arrival.
The number of milk glands increases, and the fat layer also thickens, causing your breasts to become enlarged. Morning sickness. You may or may not have morning sickness — a queasiness that may strike at any time of day, not just in the morning — at four weeks pregnant.
This condition varies from one woman to the next, with some feeling only mildly nauseated and others vomiting. The good news is these unpleasant symptoms often subside during the second trimester. Light-colored discharge. It should be sticky, clear, or white. If you notice a bad odor or have a sore or itchy vaginal area, speak to your healthcare provider.
Your body is working round the clock to support your little one, and your levels of the hormone progesterone are increasing, which can tire you out. Fatigue is a normal part of pregnancy, but can also be a sign of an iron deficiency, so you may want to talk to your healthcare provider about your iron intake. Getting enough can help prevent anemia, which can lead to feelings of lethargy. Make sure you're including iron-rich foods like spinach and cereals to prevent anemia, as well as calcium from milk, cheese, and yogurt to help your growing baby build strong bones.
Stop unhealthy habits right away. Quit smoking and replace alcohol with water and other healthy beverages to help prevent preterm birth and other birth defects. Other moms-to-be have to wait for that assurance to come, which can be agonizing. The important thing to remember is that no two pregnancies or baby bumps are the same. That said, there are some clues to help you figure out when you will start showing.
According to Ross, here are the biggest baby-bump influencers. Women who are thin and have a body mass index BMI of less than 25 will generally be able to see their pregnancies sooner than those with a BMI over Pregnancy weight gain: How much is normal? Your height Taller women tend to have longer midsections and disperse their pregnancy weight more than shorter women. If your abs are weaker, your belly will probably pop sooner. On the flip side, if your uterus is tilted forward toward your abdominal wall, you may show earlier.
The only way to know the position of your uterus is to ask your obstetrician for a pelvic exam or an ultrasound. We know it seems like an eternity to wait. There will be much more for the OB to see including a heartbeat! In the meantime, eat well, drink lots of water, avoid unhealthy habits like drinking and smoking and try to relax. A blood vessel has begun to form, which will become the heart and circulatory system in the next several weeks.
The heart will continue to develop until the 10th week but will begin to beat in the 5th or 6th week. Get around a queasy tummy Around 4 weeks pregnant, you may be just starting to feel nauseous and experience aversions to certain foods, smells and textures. Unfortunately, some people find that taking their prenatal vitamin in the morning or during the day can send an already queasy tummy over the edge.
If your prenatal is making your morning sickness or all day sickness worse, try taking it with a small snack before bed, or split your dose so you take half in the morning and half at night. Get your vitamin D Both you and baby need vitamin D to support calcium absorption and help build or maintain!
Try getting at least 15 minutes of sun everyday to start, then look to your diet. Fortified milk products, eggs, sardines and salmon are all excellent sources of vitamin D. Fortified breakfast cereal can also be a good source especially when you eat it with milk. 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.
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