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It’s week 3 and 4 of your pregnancy, and all indications are that things are progressing as they should.
During these weeks, your baby is the size of a sesame seed and is growing rapidly. By the end of this month, your baby will be about the size of a kidney bean. You may not have a lot of visible changes at this point, but your body is going through some big changes. Your hormone levels are rising, and your uterus is expanding. You may also start to experience some cramps, but they should ease up as your pregnancy progresses
By now, you should be feeling a bit more like your old self. Some of the early pregnancy symptoms you were experiencing, like fatigue and nausea, may have subsided. However, don’t be surprised if you continue to experience some discomfort now and then.
At the end of the first month, your baby will be about the size of a kidney bean. You might not think that you are experiencing that many changes, however that would be wrong. Your body is actually going through a lot of changes. For example, your hormone levels are rising and your uterus is expanding. In addition, your blood volume is increasing, and you may start to experience some cramps. All of these changes are normal and should ease up as your pregnancy progresses.
Don’t forget to take care of yourself!
If you haven’t already, now is a good time to start thinking about your birth plan. Start researching your options and talking to your doctor or midwife about what’s best for you. You and your baby will be ready to hit the world when the time is right.
Pregnancy can be a very exciting time, but it’s also important to take care of yourself. Make sure to eat a balanced diet, get enough rest, and avoid anything that might be uncomfortable or harmful. Also, keep in mind that your body is going through a lot of changes, and so you may experience some discomfort now and then. However, with a little patience, everything will get better soon.
Congratulations on making it through the first month!