4 Weeks Pregnant

Got questions about Week 4? Other women have asked this…

Q: Are home pregnancy tests ever wrong?

"This may be an exciting (and scary) thought: you could be pregnant! Before you go out and buy a home pregnancy test (HPT), let's quickly talk about how they work. HPTs check for the presence of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin). This hormone is produced after fertilization occurs and is responsible for many of the early symptoms of pregnancy..." Read More

Q: When is it too soon for a home pregnancy test?

"The urine pregnancy tests available at drug stores use a chemical reaction to turn a color when they detect enough of the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG). Every test has its own threshold of how much hCG is needed to show positive, so it's possible to be pregnant and still have the test come up negative until a certain hCG level is reached..." Read More

Q: What are the early symptoms of pregnancy?

"Women who are trying to get pregnant may be super sensitive to physical changes or early signs of pregnancy. For those who experience a surprise or unexpected pregnancy, the symptoms at first may be unnoticeable or chalked up to fatigue or PMS. When fertilization occurs and the embryo implants in to the wall of the uterus..." Read More

Q: What does implantation pain feel like?

"As the fertilized embryo burrows itself into the wall of the uterus, many women experience some mild implantation pain or cramping. While your body is adjusting to your new pregnancy hormone levels and your uterus is turning into your baby's new home, it is natural for a little cramping or discomfort to occur. Some women also experience..." Read More