Baby's Development -
Woman's Body -
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- The tail at the bottom of baby's spinal cord has shrunk and almost disappeared by this week.
- Baby's head has been growing. It's quite large compared with the rest of the body and it curves onto the chest.
- By this week, baby measures about 0.6 to 0.7 inches (16 to 18 millimeters) from crown to rump and weighs around 0.1 ounces (3 grams).
- The tip of the nose has developed and can be seen in profile, and flaps of skin over the eyes have begun to shape into eyelids, which will become more noticeable in the next few weeks.
- The digestive system continues to develop. The anus is forming, and the intestines are growing longer. Internal reproductive features, such as testes and ovaries, start to form this week.
Woman's Body -
Woman doesn't look pregnant yet, but her waistline may be starting to thicken and breasts are probably getting larger. In preparation for first prenatal visit, take the time to familiarize herself with family's health history and to review medical records. Have woman had any chronic illnesses, allergies, or surgeries? Are woman currently taking any prescription medications? Do woman know of any genetic disorders that run in family? Has woman's menstrual cycle been regular, and have woman had any past pregnancies? What are exercise habits? These are the things health care provider will want to discuss with pregnant woman.
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