Lots of exciting milestones occur this month as you get closer and closer to the big arrival.
4 Months Pregnant: Common Pregnancy Symptoms
While you might not experience all of them, these pregnancy symptoms are common during the 4th month of pregnancy:
At 4 months pregnant, there are relatively few nagging symptoms. That’s why this time is referred to as the ‘honeymoon’ period of pregnancy — when many mums-to-be take on decorating, shopping, travelling, and any other preparations that require more energy.
4 Months Pregnant Ultrasound Test
Also known as the anatomy scan, the important 20 weeks pregnant ultrasound scan will allow your doctor to check that everything is OK with both you and your little one.
The ultrasound scan is a painless process. A cool jelly is rubbed on your tummy, and a wand is passed over your bump. A grainy image of your baby can be seen on a screen next to the bed.
Four Months Pregnant: Baby Development & Bodily Changes
Your Baby’s Development: Though your baby is still tiny, he’s already developing all kinds of features — even eyebrows and eyelashes. Plus, he may soon have a crop of hair on his head, but right now the body is covered with a waxy coating called vernix and fine hair called lanugo.
Your baby may also be sucking his own thumb, should his hand float to his mouth.
Changes to Your Body: At 4 months pregnant, perhaps between 18 and 20 weeks of pregnancy, you may sense your baby moving for the first time. The sensation will feel like butterflies fluttering in your tummy. What a sweet time.
Your growing tummy will likely be a little more obvious by now, and you might notice that people are curious about whether you are pregnant.
Fourth Month of Pregnancy Quick List