Your Pregnancy Week By Week

Weekly Fetal Development: Week by Week - Pregnancy Week 9

Your baby is probably about an inch long now and its tail has all but disappeared. During this week of pregnancy, some tiny fetuses have even been shown to suck their small thumbs, and they have begun to make facial grimaces and even swallowing motions.

If you haven't already made your first prenatal doctor's visit, you should do so quickly. Prenatal care is crucial to the health of you and your baby.

Weekly Fetal Development: Week by Week - Pregnancy Week 10

This pregnancy week will show that your baby's brain is developing rapidly right now. A prenatal ultrasound would reveal well formed arms and legs as well as fingers and toes. During this week of pregnancy, your baby will begin to kick his little feet and even open his mouths. In addition, your baby's intestines may begin to move into his body.

Weekly Fetal Development: Week by Week - Pregnancy Week 11

Between week 10 of your pregnancy and week 12 of your pregnancy, your doctor will be able to hear your fetus' heartbeat with a hand held doppler. At this stage of your pregnancy, your baby is completely developed with all the necessary major organs and systems he/she needs to survive. From here on out during your pregnancy, your baby will mainly be growing and maturing.

Another fun early pregnancy symptom?

Due to the extra surge in hormones and increased blood circulating throughout your body, you may notice that your mucus membranes are a bit more swollen. This can lead to an uncomfortable stuffy nose. Talk to your OBGYN about what you can and can not take to alleviate those symptoms. Try saline nasal spray or Breathe Right strips to help when you sleep at night.

Weekly Fetal Development: Week by Week- Pregnancy Week 12

By the end of this pregnancy week, may be up to 3 in long and is very active. Hair has begun to form on your fetus' head and taste buds and vocal cords have begun to develop.You have finished your first trimester and are now about to begin your second trimester. Congratulations!

You may want to begin shopping for maternity clothing as most of your tighter clothes will begin to feel a bit snug.

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Pregnancy 10 week fetal development picture taken by Lunar Caustic courtesy of Wikimedia Commons