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🌱First Trimester•Weeks 1-13
Week 9 of Pregnancy
Your baby is the size of grape
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Length
0.9 inches
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Weight
0.07 ounces
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Size Comparison
Grape
👶 Baby Development
- •All essential organs including heart, brain, lungs, kidneys, and liver have begun forming
- •Fingers and toes are no longer webbed and are becoming more distinct
- •Earlobes are forming on the sides of the head and ears are developing internally
- •Muscles are developing throughout the body allowing for early movements
- •Baby can begin moving spontaneously, though you can't feel it yet
- •The heart is now fully formed with four chambers pumping blood efficiently
- •Reproductive organs begin developing though external genitals aren't visible yet
💭 Common Symptoms
- •Nausea and morning sickness often peak during week 9, affecting up to 80% of pregnant women
- •Severe fatigue continues as your body produces more blood and supports fetal development
- •Breast tenderness and fullness increase as breast tissue prepares for milk production
- •Frequent urination persists due to hormonal changes and increased blood volume
- •Mood swings can be intense due to fluctuating hormones and physical discomfort
- •Possible headaches from hormonal changes and increased blood circulation
- •Visible weight changes - either slight weight loss from nausea or small weight gain
🥗 Nutrition Tips
- •Eat 5-6 small meals every 2-3 hours to maintain stable blood sugar and reduce nausea
- •Try fresh ginger tea, ginger candies, or crystallized ginger for natural nausea relief
- •Include lean proteins like chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, beans, and tofu at every meal
- •Avoid empty calories from sugary snacks and focus on nutrient-dense foods
- •Try bland, easy-to-digest foods like bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast (BRAT diet)
- •Eat protein before bed to prevent low blood sugar in the morning
- •Consider prescription anti-nausea medication if symptoms are severe
✅ To-Do This Week
- •Continue regular prenatal appointments and track your symptoms to share with your provider
- •Rest and nap whenever you feel fatigued without feeling guilty
- •Stay active with gentle exercise like walking, swimming, or prenatal yoga for 30 minutes most days
- •Join a pregnancy support group online or in-person to connect with other expectant mothers
- •Research and consider genetic screening tests like NIPT (cell-free DNA) or NT scan
- •Start a list of questions for your next prenatal appointment
- •Consider telling your employer about your pregnancy if job accommodations are needed
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Did You Know?
Your baby's heart is now fully formed with all four chambers! It beats about 120-180 times per minute - much faster than your resting heart rate of 60-100 bpm.