Your body shape begins to change , which also can cause you to change how you feel about your body. Remember that body changes and healthy weight gain are important but temporary aspects of pregnancy. Take the steps you need to maintain a positive body image by exercising and eating well.
Wear comfortable clothes that make you feel and look good. Your 2nd Doctor Visit. Nutrition Benefits for You and Your Baby. Consider just a few of the many benefits of good nutrition during pregnancy: A healthy diet supplemented with folic acid can help prevent birth defects.
Good habits now will help you maintain them throughout your pregnancy. According to research, good nutrition can protect your baby after birth from diseases. Exercise Benefits You and Your Baby. Regular exercise also offers both you and your baby lots of benefits, including: Helping alleviate common problems of pregnancy. These include: Backaches Bloating and swelling Increased fatigue Toning the muscles in your stomach, uterus, and vagina Supporting good metabolism Helping you get back into pre-pregnancy shape sooner Helping improve delivery of oxygen and nutrients to your baby Improving your energy levels Helping you feel better physically and emotionally Adjusting to a new center of gravity Possibly coping better during labor.
At nine weeks, the fetus is about the size of a cherry! Your little one may now measure 0. Check out the illustration below to help you imagine how things are taking shape within the uterus when you are nine weeks pregnant. Symptoms at nine weeks pregnant may include changes to your breasts. They are probably fuller, heavier, and tender to the touch due to the enlargement of your milk glands and an increase in fatty tissue.
Although your breasts will likely continue to grow throughout your pregnancy, the sensitivity will usually subside once your body adjusts to the surge of pregnancy hormones.
Read more about breast tenderness here. You may see that your veins appear a little darker now as your blood supply increases, and your nipples and areolas the skin around your nipples may darken as a result of hormonal changes. Now is a great time to talk to your healthcare provider about exercising during pregnancy. If you're already active, you may need to make some adjustments to your fitness routine. If you haven't been as active, you can still choose a safe activity to help get you moving during your pregnancy.
Walking and prenatal yoga are excellent choices, as well as swimming and water aerobics. These options are ideal for pregnant women because they're gentle on your joints. Moderate exercise will help you develop the strength and stamina you'll need during labor and delivery, but try to avoid activities that involve bouncing or sudden changes of direction, which could put too much strain on your joints.
Consult your healthcare provider for advice about what type of exercise is right for you. At nine weeks pregnant, here are some of the symptoms you may be experiencing:.
Growing waistline. Your belly at nine weeks pregnant may not have a pronounced, rounded look, but your pre-pregnancy clothes are probably feeling a little snug due to a combination of a thickening waistline and some bloating brought on by your old friends — pregnancy hormones. Read more about when you may start showing. When you're 9 weeks pregnant, the hormone is at its peak. This could make you feel unwell, but it's also doing a great job keeping your baby firmly in place in the lining of your womb.
You will also have higher levels of the other female hormones, including oestrogen and progesterone. This powerful combo will help to increase the blood supply to your womb, where all the action is happening.
It's so tempting to reach for the biscuits when you're feeling tired and low, but actually you'll feel much better if you tuck into healthy snacks instead. If you eat little and often throughout the day, it keeps your blood sugar stable, which can help you beat morning sickness and regain your 'get up and go'. Here are a few of our favourite mini meals:. This is a tough time — but week by week, you should start to feel better.
Your signs of pregnancy could include:. There's more too! Tommy's, the baby charity, has a list of 10 common pregnancy complaints and advice on how to manage them.
Talk to your midwife or doctor if you're worried about anything, no matter how intimate. Don't be shy — they will have heard it all before and will want to help. If you're not happy with the care you're getting, then you have the right to swap and see someone else. Get more tips and advice on your pregnancy, baby and parenting sent to your inbox. Subscribe to Start4Life pregnancy, baby and toddler emails What does my baby look like? Eye eye! Your baby's eyes are getting bigger and will have a bit of colour in them now.
It's a myth that all babies are born with blue eyes — depending on the parents' genetics, they could be anything from slate grey to inky black. The eye colour often changes after birth, and it can take three years before the true colour is revealed. Even then, the eyes could get darker or lighter as your baby moves into adulthood! Your baby, or foetus, is now around 22mm long from head to bottom, which is about the size of a strawberry. The face is looking more recognisable, with eyes protected by eyelids, a little mouth and even a tongue with the teeniest taste buds.
The hands and feet are coming along nicely, but there are no fingers or toes yet, just grooves where they will be. All the major internal organs are developing — that's the heart, brain, lung, kidneys and gut. Bones are starting to form. Your baby's genitals are also starting to take shape — but you probably won't find out if it's a boy or a girl until your anomaly scan at around 18 to 21 weeks.
In some cases, you might have to wait until the baby's born. Patience, patience! Take things easy this week, but if you have the energy, there's a lot that you can do to prepare for the months ahead. Here's our suggested "to do" list…. What to Expect follows strict reporting guidelines and uses only credible sources, such as peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions and highly respected health organizations.
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Medically Reviewed by Jennifer Wu, M. Medical Review Policy All What to Expect content that addresses health or safety is medically reviewed by a team of vetted health professionals. Explore Pregnancy Week 9. Your Baby at Week 9. At a Glance. Getting stronger. This week, tiny muscles are starting to form, but it will be at least another month or two before you'll be able to feel those little punches. That sweet, sweet sound. While it's too early to feel any kicks yet, it's not too early to hear something — your baby's heartbeat might be audible on a Doppler device at your doctor's appointment this week!
Hi, baby. The spinal cord "tail" at your baby-to-be's rump has all but disappeared! He's looking more and more like a tiny human.
How big is my baby at 9 weeks? The end of the embryo period Would you believe your baby is only an embryo for one more week and is already developing into a fetus?
Baby's heartbeat is audible on ultrasound While it's way too early to feel anything, it's not too early to possibly hear something. Feeling so tired! Snacking well Even if you're still grappling with morning sickness, try not to worry too much. This will help empty out your bladder completely and maybe buy you an extra hour of shut-eye during the night. Read More. So turn away from the computer — which can leave you too wired to fall asleep — turn in earlier and linger in bed longer.
That extra sleep should give you some staying power. Breast tenderness and changes Another thing that may be keeping you up at night: your bigger breasts, which are not just larger, but more tender, too. The increased blood flow and their larger size can make them ultrasensitive — and make you more uncomfortable at night.
You can wear a cotton sports bra to minimize discomfort, switch to a wireless bra or buy a new bra in a larger size. Another solution: Use a warm or cold compress, whichever feels better.
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