4th week of pregnancy for mom and baby - 1st month of pregnancy
Mother's health
Your uterus begins to enlarge and becomes the size of a mandarin. Symptoms of pregnancy begin to be evident: breasts are swollen and, at times, painful, nipples become darker and wider, vaginal discharge becomes more abundant, you feel tired, to the point of having real blows. sleep during the day.
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These symptoms can be quite numerous and vary from one woman to another. Your doctor may suggest different solutions, not always miraculous, against these ailments. Do not take any medications without first consulting your doctor.
The development of the child
The embryo enlarges and begins to form. In particular, the torso and head increase in volume. The first sketches of some organs also appear.
The nervous system, for example, begins to create itself: a groove is gradually created on the skin of the embryo, which will then become a tube (the neural tube). This is what will subsequently become the spinal cord, at the end of the brain.
The heart is formed from a kind of large blood vessel present in the embryo. It starts beating from the fourth week, without however ensuring circulation yet. The umbilical cord also begins to form around the fourth week.
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Pregnancy and moods
It is often said that hormones are responsible for mood swings in pregnancy. Indeed, hormonal upsets are at the root of this disorder, but they are not the only ones. Psychological changes and worries about your new state can also affect your moods.
Your daily life and your future are called into question. A thousand new anxieties arise within you, such as the fear of childbirth. You have so many reasons to feel upset!
Pregnancy, emotions and hormones
But what exactly is going on? Hormones produced by the endocrine glands are particularly abundant during pregnancy. And some of them affect your mood. Adrenaline can cause a feeling of stress or nervousness. Endorphins induce a feeling of well-being.
Cortisol and prolactin have a doping action. Estrogens have exciting virtues. They interact with progesterone, which has a sedative effect.Hormones interact with each other, creating imbalances and a general climate favorable to mood changes. Hypersensitivity, euphoria, continuous stress, attacks of anisia, depression ... there are no rules, all emotions are exasperated!
The importance of talking about it
Pregnant women are very medically prepared. But when it comes to moods and worries, they tend to close in on themselves.
If you feel particularly vulnerable, or if you are experiencing a bad pregnancy, do not hesitate to confide in your doctor, or to consult a specialist (a "midwife, a maternity psychologist ...).
It is not about starting in-depth psychotherapy, but rather about being listened to and expressing your fears. Pregnancy can be a tough time to go through and don't be afraid to admit it, especially if it's your first time getting pregnant. Talking about it can help you a lot.
Aids received during pregnancy are invaluable.
The future mother, in this way, will be able to have full awareness of her psychic and emotional state, as opposed to what happened before, when her emotions were rather repressed. In addition, certain forms of anxiety can be treated during pregnancy, allowing you to prevent or prevent any difficulties in the relationship with the child who is about to be born.
Not to be forgotten
Take a pregnancy test
Make an appointment with your gynecologist or midwife for the first trimester visit
Start thinking about the baby's name: browse our name book
