Day 28 of 280, first trimester
You are 4 weeks exactly
Are you feeling irritable and tired, with tender breasts? You might just be pregnant!
252 days until your due date
You might feel low if you get your usual PMS symptoms and assume you haven't conceived. But PMS and early pregnancy have a lot in common, because the hormones behind PMS also rise in pregnancy. You may also feel irritable and emotional simply from the anxiety of waiting to see whether your period comes.
It can be hard to stay calm amid all these hormones and emotions. Talk to your partner about how you feel; just saying you're finding it stressful can help you through. Or confide in a female relative or friend who can relate.
Frustratingly, it's still a waiting game. If your period was due today (day 28 of your cycle) and hasn't arrived, you can take a test today or tomorrow. Good luck!
Focus on
Your body: Start squeezing!
It's never too early to start Kegel exercises, and you'll be glad you did once you're pregnant. The pelvic floor is a broad sling of muscles running between your legs from the pubic bone at the front to the spine at the back. It holds your bladder, uterus, and bowel in place and controls the muscles that keep the anus, urethra, and vagina closed. Try these steps to tone it:
- Find your pelvic floor: sit on a chair, close your eyes, and picture the sling of muscles stretching across your body, holding up your uterus and bladder.
- Squeeze the muscles inward and upward, hold for a count of five, then release. Do this at least 10 times a day.
- Test: if you can't find the muscles, imagine stopping the flow of urine. The muscles you feel tightening are your pelvic floor.
Explainer
Toned vs. sagging pelvic floor
A well-toned pelvic floor holds the bladder and uterus firmly in position, while a sagging one sits lower and gives them less support.
Read the full 4 weeks pregnant guide
This is general information based on NHS guidance, not medical advice, and every pregnancy is different. Talk to your midwife or GP about anything that worries you. If your baby's movements slow down or change, or you have bleeding, severe pain or leaking fluid, call your maternity unit straight away. In an emergency, call 999.