9 weeks pregnant • Pregnancy calendar •

Your baby now is about the size of a medium green olive. The crow-to-rump length is 22 to 30 mm and the baby weighs 0.12 ounces. Although your body shape will not yet reveal that you are pregnant, your doctor would be able to notice an enlarged uterus. The hCG hormone is at its peak and you might notice more changes. Your skin may become smoother and a bit plumper, but you might also get an outbreak of pimples. Your hair may become less oily, or more. You might also notice some vaginal discharge, which is usually not a cause for concern.

Although the baby is still very small, it is beginning to look more like a human being. Your baby's back is straightening out and the tail is shrinking. In proportion to the rest of his body, the head is large and remains curved forwards onto the chest. The head is erect and the neck is developing well. Even though your baby's eyes are well developed, they are covered by a membrane lid. The eyes will not begin to open and close for quite some time still. Your baby will begin to make tiny movements as the muscles start to develop. You will not be able to feel any of these early movements, but you might be able to see them during an ultrasound. The arms and hands are progressing faster than the legs and feet at this point. By this time of your baby's development, the hands have defined finger ridges and the tissue between them will die off to leave separate fingers. It is impossible to distinguish a male from a female at this time because external genitalia look very similar at this point.

Your blood system will change during pregnancy and blood volume will increase by 50%. The increase in blood is important to meet the demands of your growing uterus. Blood volumes will begin to increase during the first trimester and will continue to rise throughout the entire pregnancy. The increase in plasma can cause anemia, which will cause you to feel tired or weak.

In week 9 (7 weeks after conception) the fingers are clearly visible.

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hyperwink - 8.1 hours ago
Anyone else had to go on extra iron? My doc put me on it yesterday and I think it's making me queasy again...

kanojoca - 8.9 hours ago
Hey everyone...so SEA BANDS.yep its finding the right place and a little update on my ginger root experience..it worked last night. Bit of honey, ginger and lemon and yummy! Has anybody had a 9wk scan yet?? I had one yesterday and it went so quick..they said everything looks good but the pic they gave me looks like a bunch of swiggly lines. I will post it in a wee bit, but anybody else thinking that there baby looks like vaines would make me feel better. Oh seeign the heart beat was incredible!!!

preggiebelly - 14.4 hours ago
sherene~ Hcg levels peak during weeks 8-9 and then they start to go back down.... so you're probably not experiencing any more symptoms because of that. Yay for the second tri-mester! It's coming up so quickly... isn't it? I was terribly sick last week & the week before but it seems that my sickness is starting to ease up a bit too. Now if only this breast tenderness would ease up- I'd be in good shape! :) Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

kerrylea - 15.3 hours ago
sherene iv woke up today feeling pretty great, no nausea and my breasts dont feel as sore. my midwife told me it would start to ease off in the next few weeks. i dont know whether to feel relieved or worried. it cud just be that we are nearing the end of the first trimester

sherene - 16.8 hours ago
Hi all, just wondered if anyone else has stopped feeling any pregnancy symptoms.I'm 9 weeks, but from last week onwards i have no ms, dizzyness and not feeling particularly tired just a bit of breast tenderness.should i worry or am i just one the lucky devils? if anyone could let me know if they've experienced the same that'd be fab.happy pregnancies to everyone!x

mbu - 19.3 hours ago
Funny story... my kids (ages 8 & 5) asked me when the baby is born could they take him or her to school for show & tell. They don't want me to come, they just want me to drop them and the baby off and pick them up later. I asked, what if the baby needs to eat, i'll need to breastfeed - my 5 year old daughter said 'i'll breastfeed it'!! I guess I need to have that 'supply and demand' talk with her!

xcitedMOM - 22.9 hours ago
My doctor put my on Vitamin B6 for my all day sickness. They've worked great for me.

kymommy - 1 days ago
Sea bands work pretty well for me. My dr. also gave my some pills to help with my sickness as well. But they caused me other problems I won't discuss!

preggiebelly - 1 days ago
Hi 9 weekers! I'm joining you all today! :) How exciting huh? Does anyone else feel like these pregnancies are flying by! Only five or six more weeks and we'll have bumps to show for all of this sickness. :) I can't wait!

hyperwink - 1 days ago
Kanojoca, I know exactly what you are saying. The whole first afternoon that I wore them I still felt horrible and threw up but once I adjusted them, I was great. You know how they tell you to measure down 3 fingers and place the bump there? I went down four fingers (I added my pinkie) and that seemed to work. I have thin fingers (for now!) so I don't know if that makes a difference. P.S. My waist is sloooowly disappearing!

kanojoca - 1 days ago
SEA BANDS: I was just coming on to say that they don't work!!! I bought them yesterday had them on all day and the chili dinner not so good coming back up! I wore them all night as well and woke up sick, maybe i will give them another bash! Wish they would work! Midwife told me to get grind ginger and lemon and put in honey, either hot or cold. So been shopping and going o give it a go tonight! Let all you m/s sufferers know if it does the trick!

hyperwink - 1 days ago
Okay, for all of the m/s sufferers, I just wanted to give a SeaBand update. Wore them all day yesterday and wow!! Ate all day and even went out to a restaurant last night (the smells made that a no no for a while). Because I was able to eat, I wasn't as tired either. The trick is finding the right spot on your wrist so you might have to fiddle a little but as soon as I put them in the right place, I started feeling better within 10 minutes! I had the hubs draw little circles on my wrist so when I have to take them off, I can be sure that they go back on the right spot. Hope this helps someone a little!!

becksta2206 - 2 days ago
hey has any 1 had any weird cravings .. mine are shandy and pork scratchings lol before i was pregnant i didn't like the taste of beer at all but now i think its the bitter taste just for any 1 worrying i have about 1 cm of beer and the rest is filled with lemonade prob bout 9 cm .. or i have a shady falvoured soft drink .. trust me there is nothing to them kids can buy them from the shop

caticas - 2 days ago
Yesterday I switched vitamins and started Duet DHA by Stuart Natal, I ve been really sick since then. Anydody else got any reaction to this brand?

KaraleeM - 2 days ago
sil223 I just checked with my doctor about witch hazel since I use it on my face daily. He told me it was fine to keep using it. Just thought I would let you know!

hyperwink - 2 days ago
I don't know if this will help but my father in law takes apple cider vinegar before meals for his heartburn. Braggs is the best and their website says it is safe during pregnancy but definitely ask your doc...

butterfly2121z - 2 days ago
Becs-I thought mine m/s was getting better until I ate breakfast this morning and got sick before I finished it.

becksta2206 - 2 days ago
aw congrats on your 1st baby good luck!! every pregnancy is different so hopefully your heartburn will ease off x

bndove26 - 2 days ago
becksta: oh don't tell me that.. i thought the heartburn might be gone for good, lol... this is my first baby.. 10wks and 4 days, lots of joys during pregnancy...

becksta2206 - 2 days ago
ye heartburn gets worse towards the end of your pregnancy my last pregnancy at 34 weeks i was sick every night before i went to sleep because of the heartburn its a real pain.. but its one of the great joys of being pregnant lol

bndove26 - 2 days ago
becksta: sorry, i know how heartburn can be.. i've never had heartburn like this before.. it's very painful.. and it made me get sick a few times too.. hang in there.. i don't have it as much as when i was 8 and 9 weeks pregnant.. try to stay away from fried and greasy food, sometimes that can cause it.. good luck..

becksta2206 - 2 days ago
bndove-- i cant drink milk at all im lactose intolerant so iv gotta stick 2 mints and gaviscon lol id prob rate mints 2/10 an gaviscon 8/10 sitting up does help a little but yea as u said never lay down!! thats a big mistake 2 do

becksta2206 - 2 days ago
sil223-- from the boots website its says this about witch hazel... The safety of Distilled Witch Hazel during pregnancy and lactation has not been established but is unlikely to constitute a hazard. ... i shouldnt think witch hazel does any harm if ur worrying tho just ring up your doctor x

bndove26 - 2 days ago
becksta try drinking milk, that helped my heartburn.. also at night don't lay flat, put a few pillows behind your shoulders and head, it helps too...

becksta2206 - 2 days ago
hey omg has any1 else had that acid heartburn im terrible 4 it some days i cant eat anything at all cos the heartburn makes me wanna throw it back up, been taking the chewable gaviscon but ther a load of my bum lol so im gonna try the drinking version of gaviscon

Becs - 3 days ago
has anyone elses morning sickness eased off at all? i don't seem to be feeling quite as rubbish! i don't know if this a good thing or not. should i be worried?

Angelina10968 - 3 days ago
im from week 32 and just wanted to congradulate all you ladies finding out that your pregnant :) in the other hand im anxious to get it over with you'll soon feel that way

Miracle 3 - 3 days ago
Stay away from witch hazel and many herb supplements is what I have read.

sil223 - 3 days ago
Hello! Does anyone know if it is safe to use Witch Hazel for acne?

saraelaine - 3 days ago
I am 9 weeks and 3 days today and all day today ive been so dizzy im having a hard time walking through the house. this has happened a few times but nothing else has come along with it. otherwise ive felt kinda crummy but i havent puked yet. i am hungry ALL the time and im already noicing small cravings....like for the last week ive wanted nothing more than a cheap soft serve ice cream cone from mcdonalds. well last night i finally went and got one and i feel so much better now..it was starting to drive me nuts. haha silly me

promise8 - 3 days ago
I am 9 weeks pg this is my second pregnancy this year I miscarried in January at 12 weeks. I am semi worried about this pregnancy. I try to stay postive. I went to the doctor before I missed my cycle and he confirmed the pregnancy and stated it was fresh and then scheduled my next appointment in 8 weeks I am about to nut up counting days. I go back August 8th.

KaraleeM - 3 days ago
I was told by my doctor that my 1/2 to 1 cup of coffee in the morning was fine. He said just don't drink too much of it. I usually have about 1/2 a cup in the morning to get me by without the headaches!

claudja - 3 days ago
I am showing. There is no way to hold this off. People can tell. It doesn't look like fat either but I wonder how can this be? With my last one I didn't show until 4 months. I am in a wedding Saturday and one 2 weeks after. I think I will get the dress taken out some (for the one in 2 weeks.) I hope I can walk in those heels. I just want to go to bed. arrrggghhh

tamara0209 - 3 days ago
Hey you all, I am new to this website and love it. I am 9 weeks and 4 days today. I love knowing that I am not alone with a lot of these crazy pregnancy symptoms I am having. It is so much different this time around, then with my son. You all sound so compassionate and supportive towards others, and all your stories are great to hear. I can't wait to share some of my crazy stories, and hear more wonderful stories from all you.

Lauren Adams - 3 days ago
I too had spotting, went to the doctors, had an early u/s and everything was ok. They only told me 2 weeks no sex, but wow, 4 weeks....YIKES!!! Spotting happends to 20% of prego women in thier first trimester, but if there are cramps alog with it, then i would call someone!

bndove26 - 3 days ago
spotting is normal but did you have severe cramping along with it? the docs say light cramping and spotting could happen and to not worry...

collegeprincess27 - 3 days ago
Ok I need help from the Pro mommies this is my fist time around and today i had spotting is this normal?

kerrylea - 3 days ago
so glad to be in week 9, only three weeks until i can tell my daughter. I had a look in some baby shops today and just managed not to buy something yet. Im sick of feeling sick although never actually been sick yet. Does any1 else feel like their bellies are massive aready

excitedmomma - 3 days ago
Yeah I would have to say it is the no caffeine that is killing me, and the no sex.I had vaginal bleeding after I had sex week 5. Ever since then the dr told to give my pelvic a rest and no sex. The main question is how long ? When is it ok to have sex ?

snowdream - 3 days ago
excitedmomma - I have to admit, I've been cheating on the caffeine, a couple days out of the week I treat myself to a chai tea, usually I wait for a really crummy morning where I don't know how I'll make it chasing around a 21 month old. I figure as long as I'm not doing it everyday it should be fine.

excitedmomma - 3 days ago
Hello everyone I am new to this site. I just found out that I am 9 weeks pregnant. Nice to meet all of you, and read your comments. These comments have helped me through my worrying.Its nice to see that others are worrying about the sames things as I . Right now I am trying to deal with not having any caffeine, and I am always tired. What do you ladies do to fight the caffeine withdrawals.

becksta2206 - 3 days ago
snowdream iv had the clear discharge with both my pregnancy's its totally normal.. if you are getting bloody discharge then call for medical advice asap but if its just clear then its fine, i have got it now and there is nothing to worry about xx

claudja - 3 days ago
snowdream- If you want call your dr. but u are probably ok. I think I read somewhere to expect the discharge, but if you are uncomfortable call them and they can tell you.

snowdream - 3 days ago
Sorry if TMI but the other day I had a big glob of jelly like clear discharge. I didn't have this with my first baby. I was wondering if I should call the doctor? There was no odor and it was completely clear. The only thing I could think of was my mucus plug, but wouldn't that be blood tinged?

Lauren Adams - 4 days ago
You all are going to hate me after i say this, but thank god, so far no ms for me. the only thing i do have to say that is qyite frustrating is my eating habits, i dont know how to describe then. i can feel sooo hunry i can eat an entire cow, have 2 bites and feel like i hate an entire cow. My stomach feels like it is unsettled all the time. But i cant complain i just havent been sick......yet!!! 'knock on wood'

KaraleeM - 4 days ago
For the food sensitivities, my fiance was trying to be sweet this weekend by making me breakfast because I have to eat right away or the ms gets me. I love him for it, but he made eggs both days and recently I just can't handle eggs at all. He just looked so lost! He's trying....:)

ninjamom - 4 days ago
I have never in my life been this tired, not even with my first pregnancy. Also very queasy and hungry all the time. All food is disgusting, but my body is demanding it. I cry over all kinds of things: reading sad (or happy) stories in the newspaper, reading some of these postings, watching cheezy tv commercials ... I'm teaching summer school and am able to be energetic & cheerful for those 4 hrs a day, but then I come home and collapse and it's a struggle to get grading, planning and housework done, not to mention take care of my 19 month old and 7 yr old stepson. Sometimes feel very overwhelmed. Husband is being pretty good, but has a hard time w/my sensitivity.

Miracle 3 - 4 days ago
MS hits me at 9 am and lasts till I fall asleep. Hopeful it will be done soon. I think I started feeling better at 10 weeks with my girls.Yes - I have to eat all the time otherwise I feel more sick. I have strong cravings and dislikes that change moment by moment. Definately bloated and clothes getting tight. Still can't believe this is happening. I feel so blessed that God is carefully shaping a baby inside me. :-)If anyone has considered adoption as an option in an unplanned pregancy please let me know. I know so many special ladies with hubbys that would love to have and baby and are ready to be parents but have not been able to have one. :-( Adopting from other countries is so expensive and out of the question for many. Anyway - if you are thinking about this maybe I can help you connect with parents and an agency..

em3 stewarts wife - 4 days ago
Hello ladies! The MS is still really aweful for me! This morning I drove my husband to the sub and while showing my ID to the guard at the gate I threw up in a bucket in my lap. How embarrassing! I feel so sick all day and so I dont want to eat. The thought of food makes me want to be sick but if I dont eat I throw up nothing... grrrr when will the vomiting be over! I am super excited for tomorrow though! Finaly my first OB appointment! I really hope they check the heart rate and all... I just want to see if or hear it to know that it is ok. Hubby leaves again in a week or so but not for long this time. It has been awesome having him home this past week. He has taken such good care of me! Good Luck!

claudja - 4 days ago
sam-zn I want cheese too. and I am on vacation and all I can think about is cheese, ranch dressing and cucumbers. It is awful. I am mad.

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