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First Trimester

4 Weeks Pregnant

Your baby is the size of a Poppy seed 🔴

🔴
Ashok Kumar Poudel
Written by
Ashok Kumar Poudel
Health & Wellness Writer
Dr. Bina Basnet
Medically reviewed by
MBBS, MD — Gynecologist & Obstetrician
Last reviewed:
Feb 2026
📏
Size
Poppy seed
📐
Length
0.2 cm cm
⚖️
Weight
NaN g
🗓️
Trimester
First
⏱️
Week
4 of 40

🌱 Baby Development at Week 4

Implantation in the uterine wall occurs. The embryo is now made of three layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm — each becoming different body systems. A home pregnancy test may now be positive.

Implantation completePositive pregnancy test possibleThree germ layers form

🤱 Common Symptoms

Missed period
Breast tenderness
Fatigue
Slight nausea beginning
Frequent urination

🥗 Nutrition Tips

  • Increase folic acid to 600mcg if pregnant
  • Eat small frequent meals
  • Ginger tea for early nausea

🏃‍♀️ Exercise Tips

  • Gentle walking and yoga fine
  • Avoid hot tubs and saunas
  • Listen to your body

🏥 Medical Tests & Appointments

Home pregnancy testSchedule first OB appointment

🔬 Hormone Changes

hCG doubles every 48-72 hours. Progesterone rises significantly. Home pregnancy tests can now detect hCG.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions answered by our medical team

At 4 weeks, your baby is approximately the size of a Poppy seed (🔴). Implantation in the uterine wall occurs. The embryo is now made of three layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm — each becoming different body systems. A home pregnancy test may now be positive.
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