At 7 weeks of pregnancy, the symptoms are always present (swollen belly, stomach ache, fatigue …). But they should fasten shortly. Remember to buy a bra suitable for your breasts which are gradually transformed. How does the embryo develop at 9 SA? Here is what awaits you during this 7th week of pregnancy, with the recommendations of Anh-Chi Ton, midwife.
HAS 7 weeks of pregnancy (or 9 weeks of amenorrhea), The symptoms of early pregnancy are always present, but still a little patience, because nausea and other small ailments should soon fade at the end of the 3rd month. It’s time to find out about Registration for maternity. Take the time to rest and equip yourself, especially on pregnancy clothes, choosing A bra adapted to your breasts that are transformed. For his part, baby continues his growth: his body is refined, lies down and straightens up while his face is emerging. Find the advice of our expert anh-chi tone, a midwife, on this 7th week of pregnancy.
How many months and its at 7 weeks of pregnancy?
The 7th week of pregnancy corresponds to 9 weeks of amenorrhea (9 ITS). You are In the middle of your second month of pregnancy.
What symptoms at 7 weeks of pregnancy?
While will end soon The second month of pregnancythe symptoms could start to fade. Nausea, fatigue and various little evils become a little less present. The energy has not yet returned, but you are on the right track! Again, each woman is unique and some will experience intense nausea for several weeks. Stay listening to your body, but trust it and give it time. You make a baby, it is normal that your body and your mind are shaken!
How is the belly at 7 weeks of pregnancy?
We will still have to wait a few weeks before seeing the curves of your pregnancy. But at 9 sa, your belly is more and more swollen and tensedue in particular to the increase in the volume of your uterus. It was not until the end of the first trimester of pregnancy that your belly should round off more.
What HCG rate at 7 weeks of pregnancy?
At 7 weeks of pregnancy or 9 SA, the HCG rate is on average Between 35,000 and 160,000 MUI/L.
What weight gain at 7 weeks of pregnancy?
“”In the first trimester of pregnancy, even if it depends on women, Weight gain between 500 g and 1 kilo per month. Some lose a lot of weight, for example because they have a lot of nausea and cannot eat normally. In the second quarter, we are rather around one kilo per month, then one to two kilos per month in the third quarter. “, Observe Anh-Chi Ton. It also depends on the basic BMI, explains the specialist.
- “”A woman who has a normal BMI (between 18 and 25 for example), weight gain is between 11.5 and 16 kg.
- A very thin woman, with a BMI less than 18, we will rather be on a weight gain between 12.5 and 18 kg.
- Finally, a woman who is overweight (BMI between 25 and 30) is said to be 7 to 11.5 kg.
- Finally, a woman with a BMI greater than 30 should take theory between 5 and 9 kilos in theory. “Details the midwife who recommends, including continuing to monitor her diet, taking care to eat varied and balanced during pregnancy.
“In the 1st quarter, weight gain ranged between 500 g and 1 kilo per month. In the 2nd quarter, around one kg per month then 1 to 2 kg per month in the 3rd quarter”.
What ultrasound at 7 weeks of pregnancy?
“”You can do an ultrasound of dating from 7 SA, 5 weeks of pregnancy. There is an ultrasound between 11 and 13 +6 SA, so it is better to do it before 9 SA, so that these two ultrasounds are not too close.“Explains the midwife. It will be used to specify the date of the beginning of pregnancy. It is from this date that the dates of the other ultrasounds can be determined as part of your pregnancy follow -up, in particular the next one, the ultrasound of the first trimester which is used to detect Trisomy 21.
- While your baby was completely folded in on himself, He is now starting to straighten up little by little.
- Its skeleton begins the ossification processthe cartilages starting to make room for bones (hence the importance of eating well at this stage of pregnancy to bring all the nutrients necessary for the good growth of your baby).
- This 7th week of pregnancy is also marked by the final implementation of the thyroid gland While the other organs continue their development at their own pace.
- His face continues to refine: It gradually takes human form with the appearance of ears and eyelids. We even start to distinguish his lower jaw and her lips are gradually taking shape.
- His head is always very large compared to his bodybut it is more and more clearly separated from the latter because the neck appears.
- His fingers also model And its members continue to lie down slowly. His arms, moreover, grow up faster than her legs!
What is the size of the embryo at 7 weeks of pregnancy?
At 7 weeks of pregnancy, The embryo measures approximately 2 centimeters and weighs 2 g.
When to make your first prenatal consultation?
If you haven’t done your First prenatal consultationremember to make an appointment with your gynecologist or your midwife. This examination must be carried out before the end of the third month of pregnancy. It makes it possible to take stock of your state of health, to carry out a certain number of important additional examinations (screening for toxoplasmosis, HIV, determination of the blood group …) and of Determine the term pregnancy.
When to register for maternity?
If this has not yet been done, Remember to register in the maternity hospital where you want to give birth. Know that some establishments are taken by storm, so it is better not to wait. “”This is particularly the case in Paris where there are a lot of requests and where you quickly find yourself on the waiting list when you wait too much. If there is a delivery project without an epidural, you can turn to a birth house, a technical tray. You must then choose a rather physiological maternity. If, conversely, it is a very medicalized pregnancy, twins for example, we will rather turn to a maternity level 3. “, recommends the midwife.
To choose the right maternity hospital, take into account a certain number of criteria: proximity to your home, accessibility, number of cesareans or episiotomy, room comfort, visits schedules … Our maternity guide will give you all the useful information.
Thanks to Anh-Chi Ton, midwife.
