Week 7 of Your Pregnancy
Even though it is smaller than the top joint of your thumb your baby is developing distinct facial features as well as nubs of tissue that will become arms, hands, legs and feet.
The brain has also started to develop and the baby has pinpoints for eyes.
The baby may also start making small jerky movements.
CHANGES TO YOUR BODY If you have not experienced any of the more unpleasant symptoms of pregnancy such as sore breasts, mood swings, fatigue and exhaustion you will probably experience them by this week.
It is important to get plenty of sleep as it can also be psychologically stressful concealing the pregnancy from co-workers and friends.
LIFESTYLE CONSIDERATIONS Week 7 is when you should make your first prenatal visit to the doctor.
During this visit your doctor will ask about you and your partner's medical history, check your weight, height and blood pressure and perhaps perform a pelvic exam.
You will also be prescribed a pre-natal ultrasound.
This involves having your baby's picture taken inside the womb using high frequency sound wave.
First-trimester ultrasounds are usually performed trans-vaginally because they provide a clearer picture when your baby is smaller and located closer to your vagina.
A slender wand that sends out sound waves is inserted into the vagina and the ultrasound image of the baby is reproduced on a television monitor.
At this stage the doctors are checking to make sure that your baby has a strong heartbeat.
It is also at this appointment that your doctor will be able to inform you when your official due date is.
You will also be supplied with subsequent appointments during which you will be put through a series of screening tests to detect potential health concerns for you baby such as diabetes or anemia.
GOOD ADVICE Make sure you are organized as it is not a good idea to miss doctor appointments in the near future.
Buy yourself a diary or calendar that can help you keep track of appointments and also all of the things you are going to need to do for the next 32 weeks to keep your self-care on track.
The brain has also started to develop and the baby has pinpoints for eyes.
The baby may also start making small jerky movements.
CHANGES TO YOUR BODY If you have not experienced any of the more unpleasant symptoms of pregnancy such as sore breasts, mood swings, fatigue and exhaustion you will probably experience them by this week.
It is important to get plenty of sleep as it can also be psychologically stressful concealing the pregnancy from co-workers and friends.
LIFESTYLE CONSIDERATIONS Week 7 is when you should make your first prenatal visit to the doctor.
During this visit your doctor will ask about you and your partner's medical history, check your weight, height and blood pressure and perhaps perform a pelvic exam.
You will also be prescribed a pre-natal ultrasound.
This involves having your baby's picture taken inside the womb using high frequency sound wave.
First-trimester ultrasounds are usually performed trans-vaginally because they provide a clearer picture when your baby is smaller and located closer to your vagina.
A slender wand that sends out sound waves is inserted into the vagina and the ultrasound image of the baby is reproduced on a television monitor.
At this stage the doctors are checking to make sure that your baby has a strong heartbeat.
It is also at this appointment that your doctor will be able to inform you when your official due date is.
You will also be supplied with subsequent appointments during which you will be put through a series of screening tests to detect potential health concerns for you baby such as diabetes or anemia.
GOOD ADVICE Make sure you are organized as it is not a good idea to miss doctor appointments in the near future.
Buy yourself a diary or calendar that can help you keep track of appointments and also all of the things you are going to need to do for the next 32 weeks to keep your self-care on track.
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