First Trimester

4 Weeks Pregnant

Discover what happens at 4 weeks pregnant. Learn about early pregnancy symptoms, baby development, and important first steps for a healthy pregnancy.

👶 Your Baby This Week

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Size of a poppy seed

0.04" (0.1 cm)

Development Highlights

  • Embryo implants in the uterine wall
  • Amniotic sac and placenta begin forming
  • Neural tube (future brain and spinal cord) starts developing
  • Heart tube begins to form

🤰 Common Symptoms This Week

  • Missed period
  • Light spotting (implantation bleeding)
  • Breast tenderness
  • Fatigue
  • Mild cramping

💡 Tips for Week 4

  • 1Take a home pregnancy test
  • 2Start taking prenatal vitamins with folic acid
  • 3Schedule your first prenatal appointment
  • 4Avoid alcohol, smoking, and harmful substances

🔍 Ultrasound at Week 4

What can be seen:

  • 👁Gestational sac may be visible

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