7 Weeks Pregnant

Pregnancy can be a time when you take tremendous pleasure in eating, not only because you may enjoy food more but also because you know that it is nourishing both you and your baby.

– Martha Rose and Jane L. Davis

You are seven weeks pregnant now!  The journey so far has not been an easy one, so good job! You might have already started reading up about things to avoid during pregnancy, including foods and activities. If not, it will be beneficial for you to start now. You might not have a baby bump yet, and if you do, it might be so small that no one else will likely notice. So, while you might keen on sharing about your little one with the world, it will be better to keep your pregnancy a secret, at least till you have had your first appointment with the OB and cleared your doubts.

What to Expect in the Seventh Week:

The Size of The Baby in the Seventh Week

The baby is the size of a blueberry at seven weeks pregnant. Your embryo is about 0.51 inches long and has doubled in size since last week. They do not quite weigh in at the moment, but they are growing like crazy inside your 7-week pregnant uterus.

The Monthly Equivalent for the Seventh Week of Pregnancy

In the seventh week of pregnancy, you are one month and three weeks long but bear in mind that doctors normally refer to pregnancy by week rather than by month.

Symptoms

Being seven weeks pregnant will result in a variety of symptoms. Some of these are minor inconveniences, whilst some symptoms can make it impossible to get through the day. Here are listed a few of the most common symptoms:

• Morning sickness can be a concern in the seventh week of pregnancy. Hold on and continue to find ways to cope. Ginger, Vitamin B6, and acupressure wristbands have helped some expectant mothers relieve stomach discomfort. When the hormones return to normal in the second trimester, the pain can subside or even go away. Mothers who are in the seventh week of pregnancy with twins are more likely to experience morning sickness because their levels of the hormones that induce morning sickness are likely to be higher.
• Food cravings and/or aversions.You or find yourself craving specific or even strange foods or refusing to eat foods that you used to think were good or even tasty. Food aversions are kind of nature’s way of keeping you away from potentially unhealthy things, and they often accompany morning sickness. It is okay to give in to your little cravings and indulge every now and then. But strive not to overdo it and make good eating decisions wherever possible.
• Frequent urination. It is not your imagination if you feel the need to pee all the time. And even if you do not appear pregnant, your uterus has already expanded in size, and the blood supply to your pelvis has increased. This is causing you to urinate frequently but do not reduce your water consumption. It will help if you stay hydrated.
• Acne and pimples may occur as a result of hormonal fluctuations in the body. Check with the doctor before taking some acne-fighting creams and treatments to ensure they are safe to use during pregnancy.
• Extra saliva.Here is a symptom you might find really weird. Excess saliva is most often hormonally triggered and can be linked to nausea in the early weeks of pregnancy.
• Mood swings.Not only are your hormones out of sync, but you are still probably getting used to the thought of being pregnant and already in the seventh week at that, which can lead you to get too emotional.
• Cramping and/or spotting. Cramping is common in the early stages of pregnancy. After all, a lot is going on inside your uterus, and while it will be several weeks until you feel the baby shift, you will probably feel a lot of cramping and pulling at this stage of your pregnancy.

Often, when you are pregnant, your cervix could be more sensitive, so bleeding in the seventh week of pregnancy may occur after sex. These two pregnancy signs may be worrying, but in most cases, they are not suggestive of an ectopic pregnancy or any form of miscarriage. If you have stomach pain that is worse than normal menstrual cramps or bleeding during pregnancy in your seventh week that is stronger than a period, you must contact your doctor right away.

However, there are chances that in the seventh week of your pregnancy, you may have no signs at all. Count yourself fortunate if this is the case. Some expectant mothers are concerned that the absence of symptoms around the seventh week is an indication of a concern, but this is not the case. You must keep in mind that every woman has a unique pregnancy experience, and this is one of them. If you have any problems, talk to the doctor, but unless your symptoms in the seventh week of your pregnancy are serious or painful, they are most likely normal. 

In the seventh week of your pregnancy, you might be still feeling a little off, or you might be completely overjoyed. Adapting to the thought of a baby and the lifetime of parenthood that comes with it can be difficult. It is fine if you are feeling overwhelmed or nervous, and it is also fine if you are feeling blank. You have a lot of time to make all kinds of adjustments.

Changes in Your Body in the Seventh Week.

Every pregnancy is different, but many pregnant women mention beginning to “show” in the middle of the second trimester as the fetus outgrows the pelvis. Expectant mothers who are in the seventh week of their pregnancy with twins should hope to show sooner, but it is common to have a bloated stomach for everybody at this stage.

Medical Care in the Seventh Week of Pregnancy

Ultrasound

Every minute, your 7-week embryo generates approximately 100 new brain cells. Not only is the baby’s brain getting more complex, but so is the heart. Most Importantly, the baby is creating their set of kidneys, as well as arm and leg joints. You are seven weeks pregnant, and you are still curious about what to expect from your first prenatal appointment with your OB. Be prepared to give several samples (blood, pee, and cervical cells, get an ultrasound to ensure the baby’s wellbeing, and receive an expected due date, yes you might already have one, but the OB may adjust it a little based on their estimates of how far along you are.

An ultrasound in the seventh week of your pregnancy is uncommon because many OBs do not see their low-risk pregnancy patients until weeks 8 to 10—depending on your health history and your doctor’s preference.

With all of the waiting, your mind may be racing with questions. You may even be wondering if you are expecting more than one child. Aside from having two gestational sacs on an ultrasound, there are signs of twin pregnancy at seven weeks. For example, if you took a pregnancy test, the doctor would have discovered a higher amount of pregnancy hormone hCG present in your bloodstream. Some twin moms experience early and/or more serious morning sickness (due to the hCG), and moms with multiples can begin to show earlier as well.

If you get an ultrasound now, then you will be able to see your 7-week embryo, and the sensors can also detect a heartbeat at this point. However, since finding a heartbeat this early is not certain, most doctors prefer waiting after the eighth week of pregnancy for an ultrasound. However, if you do get an ultrasound in the seventh week of your pregnancy, keep in mind that it will most definitely be a transvaginal ultrasound in which a wand-shaped probe is inserted into your vagina. This can come as a surprise if you are unaware that it is practice. This method of ultrasound is most effective in the early stages and can detect a pulse as soon as in the seventh week of the pregnancy.

Growth of Your Baby in the Seventh Week of Pregnancy

The fetus at seven weeks is beginning to look more like a small baby with little hands and legs that have started looking less paddle-like but still have webbed hands and feet. Baby’s recognizable facial characteristics, such as ears, eyes, nostrils, and mouth, are all becoming more defined. The baby is now developing eyelids, eye lenses, and a tongue.

Suggestions to Follow During the Seventh Week of Pregnancy

• Keep exercising lightly.

Exercise is beneficial to physical wellbeing, but it will also aid in the relief of other pregnancy symptoms. Thirty minutes of exercise a day will make you feel more energized as exhaustion sets in. Just do not begin something strenuous without first consulting your doctor.

• Notice if you have any weird cravings.

In case you find yourself craving non-food items such as mud or clay, consult your doctor for pica, which is a desire to consume items that are not food and have little nutritional value. To rule out vitamin deficiencies, the doctor will most likely monitor your iron and zinc levels.

• Use gentle and pregnancy-safe products on your skin.

Your skin may be acting up right now, but now is not the time to initiate fresh, rigorous skincare regimens. To treat acne, wash the face twice daily with a gentle cleanser and moisturize with a gentle moisturizer. If you have chloasma (dark spots on your face), use SPF 30+ sunscreen on a daily basis and wear a hat whenever you go outside.

 

To-Do List in Your Seventh Week of Pregnancy.

• Read about the prenatal test and what to expect.
• Check to see if the makeup is safe to use during pregnancy.
• Check to see which OTC prescriptions are safe to use.

Week By Week Pregnancy

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