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Your baby officially has a home! At week 4, the itty bitty embryo has burrowed into your uterus where it will stay for the next eight months. And while your baby is still super tiny (hello poppy seed!), check this out: if you\u2019re expecting twins, you may already be able to see them on an ultrasound this week. Double trouble! Here\u2019s what you can expect of pregnancy and your baby during week 4. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Pregnancy Week 4: Everything is in Motion <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The gang\u2019s all here! You won\u2019t have to wonder any longer if you\u2019re pregnant: your soon-to-be baby is now safely growing within your uterus. The cells will split into two groups with half of the embryo becoming your son or daughter, and the other half forms the placenta. This necessary lifeline will transfer nutrients to your baby and carries away waste until birth.
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Despite it\u2019s microscopic size, your little embryo is getting busy. The amniotic sac has formed, as well as the yolk sac, which will eventually become your baby\u2019s digestive tract. The embryo\u2019s three distinct layers of cells (endoderm, mesoderm and ectoderm) will form specific parts of your baby\u2019s body, including liver, lungs, heart, sex organs, bones, kidneys, muscles, nervous system, hair, skin and eyes. All of that miraculously originating from a bundle of cells no bigger than a poppy seed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Body Changes to Expect for Week 4<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though we\u2019re talking about week 4, it\u2019s still pretty early in your pregnancy. Some women experience early pregnancy signs<\/a> like mood swings, bloating, cramping, etc. and then others don\u2019t feel a thing. One occurrence to note: implantation bleeding is a thing. It\u2019s usually pretty light, just a tinge that you barely notice. You may feel some abdominal pressure and have tender breasts, but otherwise it\u2019s not a sign that anything is wrong.
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Although the first few weeks of pregnancy can be confusing, it\u2019s easier than you think to figure out a possible due date. Your estimated due date is 40 weeks from the first day of your last period. But remember the counting begins two weeks before your baby is conceived so it may be about 4 weeks before a pregnancy test will show a positive. Most babies don\u2019t arrive right on schedule so be careful about setting your calendar to that due date. Babies are born anywhere between 38 and 42 weeks, with first-time moms usually delivering a little late. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Pregnancy Symptoms to Watch For<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Spotting can occur during week 4, and is around the same time you would have had your period. Don\u2019t be alarmed as implantation bleeding is a sign that your embryo has implanted itself into the uterine wall \u2014 a necessary step for a baby to grow! Don\u2019t see any bleeding? No worries there either. Only a small percentage of women experience implantation bleeding and not seeing anything doesn\u2019t mean you aren\u2019t pregnant.
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Hormones are now raging through your body, which can cause everything from moodiness to mild cramping and bloating. Get used to this, you\u2019ll experience A LOT of these hormones during the next nine months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Week 4 To-Do List<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Week 4 is the best time to form habits to crush your first trimester. Avoid secondhand smoke as research shows exposure can lead to miscarriage, low birth weight, ectopic pregnancy and other complications. Load up on vitamin D, either from milk or being in the sun. It helps absorb calcium, which your baby needs lots of. You can also get vitamin D from canned sardines, fortified milk and egg yolks. Accomplish two goals in one by going for a swim! It\u2019s low impact for your growing baby but has great cardiovascular benefits, along with more sunny D if you\u2019re swimming outdoors. If food aversions have you hungry as a horse try making smart substitutions that keep the nausea away but fill your body with necessary nutrients. If you haven\u2019t already made your first doctor\u2019s appointment, now\u2019s the time!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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