Week 7: Your Baby's Brain is Booming
Your baby is now about the size of a blueberry.
Avg. Length: 1 cm
(Crown to Rump)
Your Baby This Week
Your baby is now the size of a blueberry! The most amazing thing is their brain, which is growing at a rate of 250,000 new neurons every minute. Their head is large, and tiny depressions for nostrils and eyes are forming. Arm and leg buds are also growing, with the arm buds now looking like little paddles.
Your Body This Week
Symptoms can vary greatly between individuals. Nagging nausea and sudden food aversions are very common. Your breasts may feel tender, tingly, and have grown a full cup size. You might also feel extra thirsty as your body increases its blood volume to support your growing baby. Your uterus is now the size of a lemon.
Tips for Your Partner
Be a morning sickness superhero! To manage nausea, organizations like the Cleveland Clinic suggest keeping plain crackers or lemon-flavored hard candy on hand. Being the designated snack-runner for any new cravings will definitely score you some major points.
References
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The Development and Shaping of the Brain - NCBI - NIHhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK234146/
[2]
7 weeks pregnant guide - Best Start in Life - NHShttps://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/pregnancy/week-by-week-guide-to-pregnancy/1st-trimester/week-7/#:~:text=The%20eyelids%20are%20beginning%20to,shape%20at%20a%20fast%20pace.
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Week 7 Pregnancy: Your Baby's Face Begins to Form - Thomson Medicalhttps://www.thomsonmedical.com/blog/week-7-pregnancy
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12 Tips To Help Calm Morning Sickness - Cleveland Clinichttps://health.clevelandclinic.org/morning-sickness-10-tips-to-tame-your-turbulent-tummy-day-or-night