Pregnancy Week 9

How Big is Your Baby

Your baby’s crown to rump length is between 22 and 30 mm long, (an inch) or about the size of a medium green olive, which weighs approximately 1 - 1.5 grams. This Pregnancy Week 9 marks the end of the embryonic period. Officially it is now called a fetus. Your baby is forming its organ systems during this time. This process is called organogenesis. It has hands that can flex at the wrist, and is able to fold them over its heart. Fingers are longer, and the tips are slightly swollen where the touch pads are developing. The feet are approaching to its midline and long enough to meet in front of the torso.

Eyelids cover the eyes, and ears are beginning to take shape on the sides of its head. In Pregancy Week 9 baby’s genitals are forming, but for few more weeks your doctor will not be able to determine the sex. Your baby's tail has disappeared by now and it looks more like a human being. Each day, your baby's face is becoming more distinct with the mouth, nose and eyes clearly visible.

By the end of Pregnancy you will gain approximately 18 to 35 pounds and this weight is not only due to the increasing weight. But, due to various reasons. Get additional information on your Pregnancy Week by Week here.

How Mom is Doing

Each week your uterus size increases with the growth of the baby. Now, it is closer to a small cantaloupe than a grapefruit. During the Pregancy Week 9 you feel more bloated and lethargic than ever before. You may notice an increase in weight gain, which may be due to fluid retention than actual weight.

Pregnancy related mood swings and anxiety is more common in pregnancy at 9 weeks. Some of the other health related problems are seen such as bloating and gassiness. Many women find they are more prone to flatulence and burping, as well as highly abnormal guttural sounds. These are normal during pregnancy.

You can notice some of the changes in your body which includes heaviness of breast and broadened waistline. To support Pregnancy you require stores of different nutrients in your body. The accumulation of fat in your body will gradual during Pregnancy Week 9 for you, your growing fetus and for breast feeding your child after birth. During pregnancy your blood volume increases greatly up to 50% more than before.