By week pregnancy week 7, your jeans would’ve started feeling a bit tight around the waist. This doesn’t mean that you’re showing already, but it definitely makes you feel pregnant. Getting really emotional about what’s coming is very common in these few weeks and you’ll often find yourself wondering what’ll happen next. In addition, you’ll either start losing weight or putting it on depending on your individual conditions. Also, no matter how much you’re sleeping by this week, you’ll still feel extremely tired.
How’s the Baby Doing At Pregnancy Week 7
Compared to the week before, your baby must have doubled in size, reaching 0.51-inches. By now, the baby is the size of a blueberry and has developed features like mouth and tongue by now. The arms and leg buds will also become apparent by this week. The kidneys are also ready to carry out their intended functions while the brain and heart are growing more complex.
The Symptoms At Pregnancy Week 7
Here are the symptoms you’ll be facing in pregnancy week 7:
- Nausea and vomiting
- The constant urge to pee
- Extra saliva in mouth and constant need to swallow
- Feeling emotional due to hormones
- Food cravings and aversions
- Good or bad changes in skin; appearance of a glow or acne
What to Do
By now, you should have found an ob-gyn now and have had your first pre-natal checkup. It’s also time to check your health insurance options to see which hospitals are covered and decide where you’ll be giving birth. Lifestyle changes like eating healthy and saving for your baby are also in order. If there are any chemical-laden products in your beauty cabinet, get rid of them at the earliest. Finally, schedule a dental appointment as poor oral hygiene is common during pregnancy.