Has your period been late, or have you already taken a pregnancy test and confirmed the result?
If so, congratulations on this amazing news! Rest assured, we’ll be with you every step of the way, providing guidance and information throughout your pregnancy until you welcome your baby safely.
We understand you may be experiencing mixed emotions, a joyful sense of hope alongside the anxiety of the new responsibility ahead. But there’s no need to worry. Just breathe, take it one day at a time, and follow your doctor’s advice for a healthy and safe pregnancy.
You may want to visit your doctor now for an ultrasound. At this stage, it might show a noticeable thickening of the uterine lining, which indicates the embryo has implanted in the uterus.
Physical Symptoms
Symptoms during the fourth week of pregnancy vary in intensity and duration from one woman to another. The most common sign is a missed period, along with the following:
- Heightened sense of smell
- Nausea
- Metallic taste in the mouth
- Frequent urination
- Fatigue
- Breast tenderness
- Mild cramping
- Light spotting
week 4 Tips
Dear mom-to-be, make sure to include foods rich in folic acid in your diet. Folic acid is essential for the healthy development of the neural tube, which later forms the brain and spinal cord, helping to prevent serious birth defects.
Excellent natural sources of folic acid include broccoli, leafy green vegetables, bananas, beans, and milk.