When it comes to the pregnancy journey, 4 weeks marks the beginning of an exciting and sometimes overwhelming period of transformation. This is the point when many expecting mothers first start to feel the subtle flutters of movement, even though they may not know what they’re feeling or if it’s just their imagination. Of course, every pregnancy is unique and therefore the point of experiencing these flutters may vary. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what to expect at 4 weeks pregnant, the typical flutters associated with this stage, and what activities can be done to enjoy this special time.
Fluttering in lower abdomen before period
Have you noticed a fluttering in your lower abdomen and are unsure whether you are pregnant or not?
I definitely felt it, and about 1 in 50 women who contact Oh My Mama Body report having felt a flutter in their lower abdomen or uterus before the start of their period.
Is the fluttering feeling a sign of pregnancy?
Can it be an early sign of pregnancy?
Women who experience the fluttering also report experiencing adrenaline rushes.
The fluttering sensation itself is similar to having butterflies in your stomach, but lower down. A very light, almost bubbly sensation.
Women who later discover they are pregnant claim that the fluttering sensation began at least a week before the start of their period. That is a number of days before any pregnancy test can reveal whether you are expecting!
Early signs of pregnancy before a missed period
The sensation in your lower abdomen alone cannot reliably determine whether you are pregnant. The only reliable response is a positive pregnancy test.
However, there are many other very early pregnancy symptoms. It is more likely that you are pregnant if you are exhibiting several early pregnancy symptoms.
I was pregnant long before I had a positive pregnancy test. My body had clearly changed, and I even felt completely different.
Numerous pregnancy websites discuss the early pregnancy symptoms, but these are the signs of pregnancy that appear AFTER a missed period.
Before a missed period, there are a lot of symptoms. In another blog and video, I discuss twelve very early signs of pregnancy.
Ask yourself these six questions to determine if you might be pregnant.
I share my experiences to help you understand and tune into your body. Did you know that I had seven pregnancies and always knew that I was pregnant over a week before any test showed positive?
FAQ
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