First Trimester
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Week 9: No Longer an Embryo
Your baby officially graduates from embryo to fetus! All essential organs have begun forming. Tiny earlobes, toes, and even tooth buds are developing.
Your baby is the size of a...
🍒 Cherry!
Length2.3 cm
Weight2 g
Week9 of 40
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👶 Baby Development
- ✓Baby is now officially a fetus
- ✓All essential organs have begun developing
- ✓Tiny earlobes are visible
- ✓Toes are formed and the tail disappears
- ✓Muscles begin to develop
- ✓Tooth buds appear under the gums
💊 Common Symptoms
- •Mood swings and emotional sensitivity
- •Waist may start thickening
- •Increased heart rate
- •Nasal congestion (pregnancy rhinitis)
- •Occasional dizziness or lightheadedness
- •Continued fatigue
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✅ To-Do This Week
- Look into parental leave policies at your workplace
- Start thinking about a birth plan
- Increase your calcium intake (dairy, leafy greens)
- Consider a pregnancy pillow for better sleep
- Stay active with gentle exercises like walking or swimming
- Take breaks throughout the day to rest
🩺 Questions for Your Doctor
- ?Is occasional dizziness something to worry about?
- ?How much water should I be drinking daily?
- ?When will I need another ultrasound?
- ?Are my headaches related to pregnancy hormones?
- ?What supplements should I add beyond prenatals?
- ?Is my heart rate increase normal?
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