At week 9, the embryo is big and developed enough to be called a fetus. It is still curled up, but the features are recognizable as its stars resembling a human being. The week 10 baby development will have the fetus with all its vital organs formed and ready to grow bigger.
What happens during week 9 of pregnancy?
The fetus continues to grow quickly, and the week 9 pregnant baby size is about 2 cm long. By now, they can also move by tossing as turning as their tiny muscles have developed enough to function. However, they spend most of their time in a curled up fetal position that looks like they are hugging themselves. Although their skin is still transparent, the shape is more recognizable as their large heads have a distinctive face forming. Their liver is making blood cells, and blood vessels can be seen underneath the skin.
While the uterus continues to grow, mothers still won’t notice a pregnancy bump. The increased hormones produce more oil that gives some a pregnancy ‘glow’ while others may get acne. Some might find that their skin is drier than usual, and drinking plenty of water is a good fix. After the first prenatal visit, the doctor might recommend a week 9 pregnancy ultrasound if anything troublesome is detected. The ultrasound can be scheduled anytime between 8 to 12 weeks. Some women might start gaining weight when they eat more than what is needed. Morning sickness could be a problem that continues to persist in some.
What happens during week 10 of pregnancy?
The fetus by 10 weeks is about 3.5 cm long and weighs about 8g. The tail and their tadpole-like appearance have disappeared, and they are starting to look more human. Although the internal organs have developed, they are not functional yet. Their face has developed lips, nostrils and ears, while on the inside, the jaw bone is starting to develop teeth. The fetus also has internal sex organs at this point, but it is not visible enough to be seen on the outside. The brain is also developing fast and has enough activity to be picked up in the form of brain waves. The heart now has 4 chambers and beats rapidly, close to 180 beats per second. The fetus’s limbs have also formed with tiny toes and fingers along with the joints.
Women will notice that they are putting on more weight and what appears to be a week 10 pregnancy bump. However, the uterus has not yet expanded enough to cause the pregnant belly, and it is more often because of the weight gain that naturally occurs. The pregnancy symptoms such as nausea, mood swings and bloating might still continue. It is also normal to have feelings of vulnerability brought about by the changing hormones and circumstances.
Wrapping up
By the 9th and 10th week, the fetus has developed human-like features and is developing rapidly. Pregnant women will continue to experience the changes brought about by pregnancy, such as morning sickness, mood swings and changes to the texture of their skin.
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