How Does a 9 Weeks Fetus Look Like

What is going on with your baby during week 9?

Note: The length, weight and size mentioned below are only a guideline, as these vary from baby to baby and from one pregnancy to another.

Your baby is now a little more than an inch long roughly the size of a large grape, 2.2-3cm (1-1¼ in). Your baby's arms and legs are longer. The head is more erect, and the neck more developed. The eyelids almost cover the eyes. External ears are evident and well formed. Your baby now makes some movements and this can be captured via an ultrasound exam. The baby looks more recognizable as a human being, although it is still extremely tiny. It is not possible to make a distinction between a male and a female baby at this point.

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What is going on with you during week 9?

Your expanding uterus is causing your waistline to thicken a bit. A pelvic exam will detect a uterus a little bigger than a grapefruit. Your breasts may be noticeably larger and have bluish blood vessels appear beneath the skin. This is due to increased blood supply to your breasts.

What is going on with your head during week 9?

You may find yourself experiencing an obsessive urge to learn everything you can about pregnancy, birth and babies. There is nothing wrong with this; besides the more you know about pregnancy the more prepared you will be for the changes that are going to unfold and affect your life. Knowledge will also put your mind at ease over many issues that are unknown and new to you, and pregnancy is one such time when you are at your most unfamiliar.

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