Pregnancy Calendar Week 9

Your baby is changing more each day. By the ninth week of your pregnancy, his/her little embryonic tail has disappeared and bones and cartilage are beginning to form. The gonads have become testes (in a boy) or ovaries (in a girl). However, your baby still has no external genitalia.

At nine weeks, your baby is starting to look like a small human. His/her fingers have begun to form, but they are still webbed. The elbows are fully developed and his/her toes are beginning to form. The eyelids are just beginning to form, but the tip of your baby’s nose is now visible.

Your baby is now able to move away when he/she is touched through the uterine wall. Spontaneous movement is also possible by the ninth week of your pregnancy.

Your Changing Body

By pregnancy calendar week 9, you’ve missed your second period. You may notice a small amount of bloody spotting at this time. Break through bleeding is typically not a cause for concern. However, if the spotting is bright red or accompanied by severe cramps, you should contact your healthcare provider.

Many women in the ninth week of pregnancy experience heartburn and indigestion since their bodies are adjusting to changing hormone levels. Eating smaller meals, eliminating spicy foods in your diet, and avoiding lying down shortly after eating should prevent problems. In moderation, over-the-counter antacids are safe to use during pregnancy. However, drinking a glass of milk can provide natural relief.

Higher levels of progesterone and estrogen cause the mucus membranes to swell in a pregnant woman. This is beneficial for your cervix, but it also means that you may experience nose bleeds or nasal congestion. Using a humidifier or vaporizer should alleviate symptoms.

For most women, morning sickness symptoms peak during the ninth or tenth week of pregnancy. While it’s a major inconvenience for you, morning sickness will not harm your baby. However, you should be gaining weight regularly at this point in your pregnancy. If you’re losing weight as the result of severe morning sickness, speak with your healthcare provider.

During pregnancy calendar week 9, you may notice changes in your sexual desire. If you’re constantly tired and nauseous, you may have no interest in being intimate with your partner. However, your surging hormone levels may have you feeling like a sexual maniac. In either case, there’s no cause for alarm.

Staying Healthy

Many first-time mothers don’t realize that pregnancy can have a negative affect on their oral health. Pregnancy gingivitis is an unpleasant condition that affects between 50 and 75 percent of all expectant mothers. Symptoms include inflammation and swelling of the gum tissue.

Pregnancy gingivitis is thought to be caused by an increased concentration of estrogen and progesterone. However, poor oral hygiene can aggravate the condition. Regular flossing and brushing your teeth with fluoride toothpaste can help reduce the risk of dental problems during your pregnancy.

Treating gum infections during pregnancy is extremely important. Research has suggested gum infections can contribute to an increased possibility of premature and/or underweight births. Most dental treatments can be performed safely during your pregnancy, although you should always let your dentist know you are an expectant mother.

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