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The embryo after the ninth week of your pregnancy can officially now be called the fetus.
You might feel a bit of weight gain around the waist and bus line. The uterus is increasingly growing inside your belly. |
During week 9 the baby is the size of a grape. The baby has developed earlobes, eyelids are fused shut, and fingers are slightly enlarged. Also the baby now can move his limbs.
The biggest joints are working shoulders, elbows knees, wrist, and ankles. You’ll be able to see a tiny human being in your belly. The baby’s essential organs, tissues, and body parts have taken form. |
The baby measures about 2.3 cm in length and weighs less than 2g. The baby is the size of a grape during this stage. |
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The most common complain from women during week 9 of their pregnancy is experiencing mood swings. Also you might feel bloated and exhausted. You might start gaining some weight due to water retention.
You’ll also experience fuller breast. At week 9, you’ll continue to experience the early symptoms of pregnancy such as pains, bloating, dizziness, aches and bloating.
The ultrasound will reveal the baby making small movement. It’s essential to get an ultrasound performed because it detects any miscarriage or ectopic pregnant. The heartbeat is strong enough to be audible on fetal Doppler.
You are still experiencing all the early symptoms of pregnancy such as morning sickness, nausea, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and vomiting.
The most common complains during week 9 are:
If you experience any of the following symptoms make sure to seek medical attention from your doctor.
It’s important to pay attention to these symptoms because they can lead to complications such as preeclampsia, ectopic pregnancy, and yeast infection.
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