Baby
at 4 weeks
Now your body is producing high level of HCG (human
chorionic gonadotrophin) in the morning. This happens after
conception. High level of HCG is necessary to sustain
pregnancy. Also high level of HCG makes the pregnancy test read
positive.
Development
At 4 weeks cells are dividing and
multiplying rapidly and three layers of cells are
formed.
These are called ectoderm, mesoderm and
endoderm.
Ectoderm
(outer layer)
develops into brain, nervous system, skin, hair, teeth
and nail.
Mesoderm
(middle layer)
develops into bones, muscles, heart, blood vessels and
reproductive organs.
Endoderm
(inner layer)
develops into digestive system, liver, bladder and
lungs
Appearance
Round cluster of cells now appear a leaner
in shape.
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