And there you have it... the 4 months of pregnancy are already here! You are just coming out of your first trimester of pregnancy and you are entering the second! It is during this second trimester that you will have the pleasure of seeing your baby again and, above all, discovering their gender if you wish! Your baby continues to develop and your belly gets bigger and bigger. The fourth month of pregnancy is between the sixteenth and nineteenth weeks of amenorrhea (SA) and between the fourteenth and seventeenth weeks of pregnancy (SG). It also marks your entry into the second trimester of your pregnancy. We also present to you our anti-stretch mark products to prevent stretch marks . Follow us to find out what things to remember for this 4th month of pregnancy and what changes you will experience!
Summary :
- Important events at 4 months of pregnancy
- What bodily changes for the mother-to-be during the 4th month of pregnancy?
- Your anti-stretch mark routine during the fourth pregnancy
- Fetal development at 4 months of pregnancy
Important events at 4 months of pregnancy
What exams during the fourth month of pregnancy?
Exams
The second mandatory prenatal examination will take place towards the end of your fourth month of pregnancy . It will allow you to check several aspects of your pregnancy to see if everything is going well. The practitioner will focus on:
- A new control for your immunity against toxoplasmosis
- Screening test for Down syndrome, if it was not done during the first trimester and if you wish to do it
- Urinalysis (for sugar and albumin levels)
- Voltage measurement
- Weight gain
- Listening to the baby's heart
- Measure the height of your uterus using a seamstress's tape.
This interview is also an opportunity for you to discuss your pregnancy aches and pains in order to see if there are solutions to relieve them. Heavy legs, heartburn, constipation, itchy skin, etc. Don't hesitate to address all the subjects that bother you.
You can also talk about your worries about this new life that will soon begin. Whether it's your first child or not, the arrival of a baby is always an upheaval in your life. Physical and psychological doubts are legitimate and discussing them with a health professional who is used to seeing pregnant women can be useful!
During your fourth month of pregnancy, an oral check-up is fully reimbursed! It allows you to detect potential gingivitis, which is quite common during pregnancy, especially if you have tartar. Hormones turn your whole body upside down, right down to your teeth!
Childbirth preparation sessions
Your first childbirth preparation session is also coming! The opportunity for you to ask your questions about this event which can sometimes be distressing. Preparation for childbirth can be carried out in a private practice with a midwife or in the hospital where you are registered with a group of pregnant women and a professional.
You will surely hear about birth plans during this session. The birth plan allows future parents to put down on paper their wishes for the big day. Music, subdued lighting, few visits to the room, epidural or not,… It's up to you!
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What are the body changes for the mother-to-be at 4 months of pregnancy?
The months go by and they don't look the same, to say the least. At 4 months of pregnancy , your belly begins to round out and your skin becomes tighter and tighter . We tell you more about the anti-stretch mark routine at the bottom of this article.
Your nausea and fatigue disappear little by little, you can finally breathe! The heartburn and bloating still linger for a while.
You will also experience the famous pregnancy mask ! Remember to protect your skin as soon as you expose yourself to the sun (summer and winter) to get through it. It is hyperpigmentation of the skin which can give rise to brown spots around the mouth, above the eyebrows and on the side of the breasts. In fact, nothing serious for the mother. The problem is that if these spots appear, they can reappear with the slightest ray of sunlight throughout your life...
Apart from this pregnancy mask, you will experience what is commonly called “ the pregnant woman’s glow ”. Your skin and its complexion will brighten and your hair will be supple, hydrated and more beautiful than ever! Enjoy!
You will also experience rather heavy white discharge . Monitor them and at the slightest tingling when you urinate, consult a health specialist. An infection could be very serious at this stage of pregnancy.
Diet during the 4th month of pregnancy
To ease heartburn or bloating, try eating light meals in small portions . To do this, eat several small meals with nutritious foods (proteins, vegetables, starchy foods). Remember to drink plenty of water to aid digestion and limit constipation.
Continue to eat a balanced diet while treating yourself to small pleasures from time to time. It's not a question of getting frustrated but rather of finding a balance that provides you with all the nutrients your baby needs to continue growing properly.
Feeling baby for the first time… around 4 months of pregnancy
Around 16-18 weeks, the mother-to-be begins to feel her baby move for the first time , so many emotions... The baby's first “movements” will feel like little bubbles in the belly. At the end of the 4th month of pregnancy, you may be able to feel the first kicks. Share it with the person supporting you during your pregnancy, it's a moment of pure magic!
And the rest …
The second trimester of pregnancy (between the 4th month of pregnancy and the 6th month) is the best time to prepare for the arrival of your baby . Whether it's shopping, preparing the house or your room, do as much as possible during the 2nd trimester.
It's also a good time to take full advantage of your relationship through dates for two, weekend getaways and even trips if you can. Your life will soon change and at first you will surely have fewer calm moments together. If you already have one or more children, start introducing them to the news if you haven't already. Indeed, it’s a big change for them too! If you can't find the words, several books will do it very well for you.
After three months where you were a little tired and nauseous with a libido at half mast, it comes back! Now is the time to take the opportunity to tell your other half what you want.
Your anti-stretch mark routine during the fourth month of pregnancy
From the fourth month, the pounds will start to set in and the skin will start to tighten . To continue to prevent stretch marks , remember to moisturize your skin with specific products. Continue to apply our organic Stretch Mark First Treatment Cream in the morning. In the evening you can replace it with organic Generous Soothing Anti-Stretch Mark Oil . The combination of these two products will allow your skin to be well hydrated and become more supple . So, instead of cracking, the skin will stretch! To optimize the effects of natural active ingredients, take the time to massage your skin until the product is completely absorbed .
If the skin has already cracked, don't worry. Use our organic SOS Stretch Mark Repair Balm as a targeted treatment for stretch marks as soon as they appear. The balm will repair and soothe the skin while reducing the appearance of marks.
Our products are all certified organic by ECOCERT, an independent certifier and labeled by COSMEBIO .
Fetal development at 4 months of pregnancy
After 14 weeks, the fetus measures approximately 14 cm and weighs more than 100g. Although these organs are present, they are not yet all functional.
The baby's nervous system continues to form and their senses continue to develop. At 4 months pregnant , your baby will begin to feel the caresses you give to your stomach . It's time to take the time to massage yourself, and why not ask your partner to do it, a great threesome time.
His hearing kicks in too and he starts by hearing the beating of your heart, the gurgling of your stomach and all the internal noises your body makes.
In terms of taste, we already know that he can smell them thanks to the amniotic fluid. At 4 months of pregnancy , your baby will begin to differentiate between sweet, salty, sour and bitter . Vary your diet to adapt it to all tastes!
Everything is falling into place little by little and at the end of the 4th month of pregnancy, the fetus looks like a baby even if its skin still remains very transparent for the moment.
At the end of the fourth month of pregnancy, the size of the fetus reaches 19 cm and 200g !
