Pregnancy Calendar Week 7
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You have now entered Pregnancy Calendar Week 7.
Your Growing Baby
During Pregnancy Calendar Week 7, you may be surprised to learn your baby is already moving around, even if he is too small and well padded for you to feel it. He measures between seven and thirteen millimeters and weighs about .8 grams.
This is the week when the umbilical cord will develop from the implantation site of the blastocyst. The umbilical cord will transfer nutrients from you to the baby, and dispose of the baby’s wastes.
The baby’s arm buds are developing and dividing into shoulder, elbow, and hand segments. Right now, your baby’s hands would remind you of little paddles, since the individual fingers have not yet formed. His face is also taking shape. The iris pigmentation in the eyes can now be seen, his perforated mouth is evident, and your baby now has miniature nostrils and ear indentations. You will be happy to know the genital tubercle is present, and a transvaginal ultrasound will show a fetal pole with heart motion.
What You May Experience in pregnancy calendar week 7
Cramping and Bleeding
As the embryo implants firmly to the uterus wall, you may experience some bleeding and cramping. This is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about unless you experience significant blood loss or severe cramping. If this is the case, consult with your health care provider.
Cervix
Pregnancy Calendar Week 7 is typically when you will develop a mucous plug in the cervical canal. This plug serves as a seal to the uterus and is necessary for the protection of your growing embryo.
Acne
As your body goes through constant hormonal changes, you may develop facial acne. You can combat this acne with a good anti-bacterial cleanser and hypoallergenic make up. Normally, the acne will clear up during the second trimester.
Frequent Urination
This is the beginning of the great bathroom adventure! As you find you need to urinate more frequently, you may find yourself locating the nearest bathroom wherever you go and worrying about straying too far from the nearest facilities. This urge is caused by the growth of your uterus putting pressure on your bladder. While this need to frequently urinate will continue throughout your pregnancy, you may find some relief during the second trimester.
Pregnancy Problems
During your pregnancy, you may run into problems and question whether you should contact your health care provider for treatment. If you experience any of the following, you should contact a professional for advice:
- Increased frequency, or burning during urination.
- An increased, unusual thirst while at the same time noticing a reduced amount of urine.
- If you have failed to urinate for 12 hours while continuing to drink fluids.
- Chills or fever over 101 degrees.
- Persistent severe headaches.
- Abdominal pain that is not relieved by a bowel movement.
- Bloody vaginal discharge that is more than just light spotting.
- Severe nausea and vomiting.
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