First Trimester
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Week 7: Hands and Feet
Your baby has doubled in size! Tiny hands and feet are forming, and the brain is growing rapidly — generating about 100 new brain cells every minute.
Your baby is the size of a...
🫐 Blueberry!
Length1.3 cm
Weight< 1 g
Week7 of 40
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👶 Baby Development
- ✓Hands and feet are forming with webbed fingers and toes
- ✓Brain is generating ~100 new cells per minute
- ✓Both kidneys are now in place
- ✓Joints like shoulders and knees begin forming
- ✓Liver is producing red blood cells
- ✓Mouth and tongue are forming
💊 Common Symptoms
- •Continued or worsening morning sickness
- •Excess saliva production
- •Food cravings or strong aversions
- •Skin breakouts due to hormonal changes
- •Constipation
- •Slight weight gain or loss (both normal)
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✅ To-Do This Week
- Research pregnancy-safe skincare products
- Eat fiber-rich foods to combat constipation
- Consider telling close family members
- Start a budget plan for baby expenses
- Keep ginger or peppermint tea on hand for nausea
- Take daily walks for gentle exercise
🩺 Questions for Your Doctor
- ?Is the baby developing on schedule?
- ?Should I worry about constipation?
- ?Are my skincare products safe during pregnancy?
- ?When should we discuss genetic screening?
- ?Is it safe to color my hair?
- ?What's the recommended folic acid dosage?
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