Pregnancy at 4 Weeks, 4th Week Pregnancy

The 4th week pregnancy marks higher level of human chorionic gonadotrophin secretion in the early morning. This is a common pregnancy hormone that is secreted at a regular basis, once the implantation is executed successfully. Therefore, from the fourth week onwards, a home pregnancy test can yield the accurate result. This stage finally brings you out of the confusion regarding your pregnancy status.

Significance of pregnancy at 4 weeks

•higher level of himan chorionic gonadotrophin secretion
•A mucus develops at the mouth of the uterus, to protect the young fetus from other infections
•The cell division and multiplication starts intensifying
•The three layers of cells are formed

• The outer layer or ectoderm, that later becomes the baby’s brain, skin, nerves, nose and teeth
  
• The inner layer or endoderm, that turns into the baby’s digestive system, liver, lungs
  
• The middle layer or mesoderm, that turns out to be the baby’s blood vessels, bones and muscles
  

•The morula tapers into a thinner shape
•The chromosomes start developing in the cells
•Many vascular vessels carrying your blood are now being reached to your baby

Your baby at 4 weeks is too tiny (0.078 inches) to make you feel its presence. But slowly week by week, pregnancy becomes physically more perceptible. Pregnancy week 4 confirms your pregnancy as you miss your menses.

Right from the time you are week 4 pregnant, you should follow a few tips, so that your pregnancy, week by week, becomes healthier and delightful.

1.follow pregnancy exercise regime under supervision of a doctor or a good fitness trainer
2.Drink a lot of water and good nutritious diet, to avoid stretch marks, and make yourself and your baby healthy
3.Take vitamins, but be careful about all other medicines that you take as they can cause side-effects on the baby.
4.Quit smoking, drinking or doping at least during this period
5.Read books on pregnancy, look at good thing. Avoid anything too harsh or scary.
6.Keep your mind, thoughts, and mood bright and healthy