4 Weeks Pregnant | Week By Week Pregnancy
Summary
TLDRIn this video, Mama Bridget Tyler warmly addresses new moms with a big fat positive pregnancy test. She discusses the early pregnancy symptoms like tender breasts, fatigue, and cramping, which can be mistaken for PMS. She reassures viewers that every pregnancy is unique and not all will experience these symptoms. At 4 weeks, the baby is the size of a poppy seed, with rapid cell division marking the beginning of organ development. Tyler emphasizes the importance of a whole foods diet and prenatal vitamins, specifically recommending folate over folic acid for better absorption. She promises a weekly update, creating anticipation for the next milestone.
Takeaways
- 🎉 Congratulations are in order for a big fat positive (BFP) pregnancy test result.
- 🤰 Early pregnancy symptoms can include tender or swollen breasts, sensitive nipples, fatigue, cramping, backaches, and nausea.
- 🧪 Home pregnancy tests are reliable and can confirm pregnancy about two weeks after ovulation, which is around the time of a missed period.
- 🤰 Some women may experience early signs of pregnancy similar to PMS, including cramping and pins and needle sensations.
- 🤔 Not all women will experience early pregnancy symptoms, and the absence of symptoms does not indicate a problem.
- 📅 Healthcare providers typically schedule the first appointment around 8 to 10 weeks into the pregnancy, and may request blood work earlier.
- 🌱 At 4 weeks, the baby is about the size of a poppy seed and is undergoing rapid cell division to form the basis for organs and body parts.
- 🔬 The fertilized egg has implanted into the uterine wall, and some women might experience spotting during this period.
- 🧠 Development of the baby's neural tube and heart are beginning, which will eventually form the brain and spinal cord.
- 🍎 Genetics such as sex, eye color, hair type, and blood type are determined at this early stage.
- 💊 To support early development, it's recommended to consume whole foods, avoid processed foods, and take a prenatal vitamin, with a preference for natural folate over synthetic folic acid.
Q & A
What is the purpose of the video by Mama Bridget Tyler?
-The purpose of the video is to discuss the early stages of pregnancy, specifically at 4 weeks, and to provide information on what to expect in terms of baby's development and potential symptoms experienced by the mother.
At what point in the menstrual cycle can a home pregnancy test reliably confirm pregnancy?
-A home pregnancy test can best confirm pregnancy when a woman has already passed the first day of her period, which is about 2 weeks after ovulation.
What are some early pregnancy symptoms that might be experienced at 4 weeks of pregnancy?
-Early symptoms may include tender or swollen breasts, sensitive nipples, fatigue, cramping, backaches, and even nausea, although not all women will experience all these symptoms.
Why might some women feel pins and needle sensations in their lower belly during early pregnancy?
-The pins and needle sensations could be due to the fertilized egg implanting itself into the uterine wall, a process known as implantation.
Is it normal for some women to feel more tired than usual during early pregnancy?
-Yes, feeling more tired than usual is a common symptom of early pregnancy due to the body undergoing significant changes.
Why might some women experience nausea or vomiting early on in their pregnancy?
-Nausea or vomiting, also known as morning sickness, can develop early in some women, although it typically occurs later in pregnancy. The exact cause is not fully understood.
What is the significance of the 8 to 10-week mark in pregnancy?
-The 8 to 10-week mark is significant because it is around this time that healthcare providers often schedule the first prenatal appointment to monitor the pregnancy's progress.
What is the approximate size of a baby at 4 weeks of development?
-At 4 weeks, the baby is about the size of a poppy seed.
What important developments are taking place in the baby's body at 4 weeks of pregnancy?
-At 4 weeks, the fertilized egg has attached to the uterine wall, the baby's cells are rapidly dividing to form the basis for organs and body parts, and the neural tube and heart are beginning to develop.
Why is it recommended to consume whole foods and take prenatal vitamins during early pregnancy?
-Consuming whole foods and taking prenatal vitamins supports the crucial early developmental milestones of the baby, providing essential nutrients for proper growth and development.
What is the difference between folate and folic acid according to the video?
-Folate is a natural form of the vitamin found in whole foods, while folic acid is a synthetic form made in a laboratory. Some women may prefer folate due to genetic variations that affect their ability to metabolize folic acid.
Outlines
🎉 Pregnancy Confirmation and Early Symptoms
In this introductory paragraph, Mama Bridget Tyler congratulates viewers on their recent positive pregnancy test and introduces herself as a childbirth educator and expectant mother of her third child. She acknowledges the mix of excitement and anxiety that early pregnancy can bring, especially with the uncertainty of normalcy in the symptoms one might experience. Bridget outlines the purpose of the video, which is to discuss the development of the baby at 4 weeks and the symptoms a new mother might encounter. She also reassures viewers that despite the lack of visible signs, the at-home pregnancy test is reliable, and the symptoms they feel are similar to those of PMS, with some experiencing early morning sickness.
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Keywords
💡bfp
💡pregnancy test
💡implantation
💡symptoms
💡ovulation
💡prenatal vitamin
💡folate
💡MTHFR gene
💡neural tube
💡morning sickness
💡whole foods
Highlights
Introduction to the video for new moms with a big fat positive (BFP) pregnancy test.
The video discusses what happens at 4 weeks of pregnancy and the symptoms a new mom might experience.
At 4 weeks, there are no outward signs of pregnancy, but a home pregnancy test is reliable.
Early pregnancy symptoms can include tender or swollen breasts, sensitive nipples, fatigue, cramping, backaches, and nausea.
Some women may experience early morning sickness, while others do not.
The lack of pregnancy symptoms does not indicate a problem; every pregnancy is unique.
Advice on when to reach out to a healthcare provider after a positive pregnancy test.
Healthcare providers typically schedule appointments around 8 to 10 weeks, with possible blood work earlier.
The body and baby are doing a lot of work on their own during the first few weeks of pregnancy.
At 4 weeks, the baby is about the size of a poppy seed and is undergoing rapid development.
Implantation is the process where the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine wall, which may cause spotting.
The baby's cells are dividing to form the basis for organs and body parts, including determining sex, eye color, hair type, and blood type.
The baby's neural tube is developing into the brain and spinal cord.
Recommendation to eat whole foods and avoid processed foods during early pregnancy.
Advice on taking a prenatal vitamin, with a preference for those derived from whole foods.
Discussion on the difference between folate and folic acid, and the importance of choosing the right prenatal vitamin.
Closing remarks, congratulating new moms and looking forward to the next week's update.
Transcripts
[Music]
hey Mama Bridget Tyler here I'm assuming
you're here because you've recently
gotten your bfp big fat positive so if
that's you congratulations this is such
an exciting time but it's also
nerve-wracking everything you feel makes
you wonder is this normal and I was a
birth Dua child birth educator and a
mama did two and a third on the way I
know how you feel so in this video I'm
going to be talking about what's
happening with your baby at 4 weeks and
symptoms you might be experiencing as a
newly pregnant Mama now at this early
point in your pregnancy there aren't
really any outward signs of pregnancy
yet so it often leaves you wondering am
I really pregnant but that at home
pregnancy test is very reliable and it
can best confirm your pregnancy when
you've already passed that first day of
your period which is about 2 weeks after
ovulation during these early weeks you
might be feeling tender or swollen
breasts sensitive nipples fatigue
cramping backaches and even nausea for
each of my pregnancies my early symptoms
were a pins and needle Sensations in my
lower belly cramping which intensified
each time for my third the cramps were
quite painful and just feeling more
tired than usual honestly most of the
sensations of very early pregnancy are a
lot like PMS now at this point most
women don't have nausea or vomiting yet
which is also known as morning sickness
but some women do develop it early on
now if you don't experience any of these
pregnancy symptoms that's okay too that
doesn't mean that anything is wrong in
your pregnancy every pregnancy is so
unique now at this point you might be
wondering oh my gosh what do I do who do
I tell Etc and while you can reach out
to your provider to notify them of your
positive pregnancy test they likely
won't schedule you for an appointment
till you're closer to that 8 to 10 week
Mark but they might have you come in and
do blood work so at this point you don't
necessarily need to do anything your
body and baby are going to be doing a
lot of work on their own during these
first few weeks now let's shift our
Focus to the incredible development
already happening at 4 weeks inside your
womb at 4 weeks your baby is so small
about the size of a poppy seed and while
your baby is small they certainly are
miraculous by this time the fertilized
egg has attached itself to the uterine
wall a process known as implantation and
some of you might have experienced some
spotting during this implantation period
the cells that make up your baby right
now are rapidly dividing forming the
basis for your baby's organs and body
parts even at this super early Point
their sexes determine their eye color
hair color and whether it'll be curly or
straight their blood type and whether
they'll have cute little cheek dimples
all of that in your tiny poppy seed
sized baby is going on and even now as
you're you're watching this your baby's
neural tube is beginning to develop
which will eventually become the brain
and spinal cord your baby's heart is
also starting to take shape it is so
remarkable what is happening in these
early weeks so to support these crucial
early developmental Milestones you
should be eating real Whole Foods and
avoiding processed foods and taking a
prenatal vitamin I am one who prefers
staying As Natural as possible so I look
for supplements that are derived from
Whole Foods as much as possible and when
pregnant I consume folate over folic
acid because folic acid is man-made in a
laboratory and for many women because of
a variant in their MTHFR gene they
aren't as able to actually break down
and use the folic acid in my experience
most providers in a hospital setting
promote folic acid and most midwives
that work out of the hospital setting as
well as other holistic practitioners
recommend folate all links some prenatal
recommendations down in the description
I encourage you to dig deep into what
prenatal vitamin you're taking look at
the differences between your options and
find one that works best for you your
body and your baby so that wraps up week
four congratulations Mama I'm so excited
for you and I will see you next week for
your five week update
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