First Trimester

Week 9 of Pregnancy

Your baby is making tiny spontaneous movements, though you won't feel them yet.

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Size of a

Cherry

2.3cm

Length

2.3cm

Weight

2g

Highlight

Your baby is making tiny spontaneous movements, though you won't feel them yet.

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Baby's Development

  • Tiny muscles are forming - your baby can make small movements.
  • The reproductive organs are developing, though it's too early to tell gender.
  • Earlobes and tiny toenails are beginning to form.
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How You Might Feel

  • You may notice your clothes feeling tighter.
  • Round ligament pain (mild pulling sensations in the abdomen) may begin.
  • Headaches can be common due to hormonal changes.
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Tips This Week

  • Drink plenty of water - dehydration can worsen headaches.
  • Avoid paracetamol unless absolutely necessary and approved by your midwife.
  • Start a pregnancy journal to capture how you're feeling.