The development of the baby at 7 weeks gestation, which is 2 months pregnant, is marked by the development of the heart, which now has 4 well-defined chambers that allow heart rate.
This week it is common for the mother to suffer with nausea and headache and this is due to the levels of beta HCG in the bloodstream. Soon, the concentration of this hormone will decrease, which may represent the end of nausea, but despite this there are pregnant women who feel sick until the end of gestation.
If at 7 weeks the embryo has not yet been seen on ultrasonography, the gestational time may be shorter than the assumed 7 weeks.
Development of the fetus at 7 weeks' gestation
The development of the fetus at 7 weeks' gestation is constant. Transformations happen every minute. This week, the placenta is much larger than the baby, the eyes on the side of the head, begin to approach, the elbows already move, the fingers are still close but can already be observed and the fetus's head is still leaning over his stomach.
The baby's organs begin to form but it is too early to perform any function, and although the arms and legs are already present, they are initially similar to the rowing of a boat.
The lungs begin to develop, as do the muscles and bones. The head and brain are growing rapidly, and the baby already has the appendix properly formed.
At this stage the baby will be able to move, but the mother will probably only feel 18 weeks of gestation.
Size of the fetus at 7 weeks gestation
The fetus at 7 weeks should not be larger than a bean, measuring approximately 8mm.
Changes in the woman with 7 weeks of pregnancy
In relation to the changes in the woman with 7 weeks of pregnancy one can notice a slight alteration in the belly. The baby is growing and although the mother may feel a lot of nausea and do not feel like eating anything, the uterus begins to lean more forward and this can begin to be noticed.
During pregnancy, it is common for women to feel nauseated and crave food. These desires represent some nutritional deficiency that the woman has, so she needs more iron in the body, you will feel desire for foods rich in iron such as meats, chocolate or barbecue, for example. It is common to start feeling sick with certain foods, especially the most oily ones with a very intense smell.
If dizziness is very intense, the doctor may prescribe the use of a sickness medication during pregnancy, but a good tip is to get up one morning and eat breakfast in a few minutes.
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- 1st Quarter (1st to 13th week)
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