Pregnancy Week 9
You Are in The 9th Week Of Your Pregnancy
How big is your baby?
Your baby now measures 2.3cm (0.90inch) and weighs around 2grams (0.7ounces). It is now about the size of a medium green olive.
By the end of the week your babys arms will only be about as long as this 1
Your baby's development
 There have been many changes to your growing baby over the last few days. Your baby's arms and legs are now longer and straighter. His/her hands will be flexed at the wrist and
will almost meet over the heart.
Your baby will have longer fingers now which are enlarged at the ends - as the touch pads are still developing.
The legs are still developing, but may be long enough to meet in front of the torso. The toes are also developing nicely now.
Your baby's neck is now also more developed, which allows the head to be more erect. Eyelids will almost be covering your baby's eyes as well. Even his/her ears are now externally developed.
At this stage of your pregnancy your baby is able to move it's body and limbs and you may be able to see this movement during an ultrasound exam.
Overall your baby is starting to look more human, even though it is still extremely small.
Your development
As you are progressing through your pregnancy your uterus is growing and at this stage it should be about the size of a grapefruit.
Your weight gain should be continuing steadily and your waist line should be getting bigger and bigger as each week passes by.
Your weight gain is an important factor in monitoring your baby's growth and development. It is important that you continue to gain weight at a steady pace, so be sure to use the members weight tracker.
Your health care provider should be checking your weight at each of your
prenatal visits.
Your blood system changes dramatically during your pregnancy and the volume of blood in your system increases by 50%.
Did you know that fetal blood and your blood never mix?
Vitamin C during pregnancy
Vitamin C is very important during pregnancy. It is important for fetal tissue development and the absorption of iron, and may even help prevent pre-eclampsia.
Vitamin C also helps to build the amniotic sac and will also reduce the chances of
premature births.
Good Sources of Vitamin C
 Grapes
Banana, oranges, apples
Dried fruit
Broccoli, carrots and other vegetables
Potatoes
Leafy green vegetables
Vegetable juice
Caution: Too much Vitamin C can also lead to stomach cramps and diarrhea and it may also
affect your baby's metabolism, so it is important to try not to exceed the 85mg daily limit.
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