Fetal development week 7

The article was consulted professionally by Specialist Ii Tran Thi Mai Huong – Obstetrics and Gynecology Department – Share99 Hai Phong International Health Hub.

When the fetus is 7 weeks old is a very important time in the formation and development of the fetus. It is important that you apply a proper nutrition, combined with regular gentle movement to maintain your health as well as the development of your baby.

1. How does a 7-week-old fetus develop?

Having entered the 7th week of pregnancy, you must be accustomed to the presence of a baby in your abdomen. Compared to the first week, in this week the baby has had the most pronounced development. From the hands and feet, begin to develop fingers and toes with membranes. The caudal bone (extension of the coccyx) is gradually shrinking and soon disappears in the coming days. Besides, neurons are also actively branching to reconnect with each other, forming an earlier nervous system. Internal organs also grow rapidly, the baby already has eyelids and snorkels extending from the throat to the branches of the lungs that are being formed.

The fetus in the 7th week is still very small in size, only by raspberries and about 1.3 cm long. The gestational heart has appeared, if you go to the pregnancy examination this week, the doctor can hear the gestational heart rate through an ultrasound machine.

The 7-week-old fetus will have larger eyes and even begin to have eye color. At the period of 6-9 months, the permanent eye color of the baby will become clear. Genetics from mom and dad will be the deciding factor in your eye color.

The ears of the 7th week fetus have formed both inside and out. The tiny tongue also begins to appear in the palate, and the root of the tooth also begins to form in the jaws. However, this week, the baby's genitals have not yet fully developed to reveal whether the sex is male or female.

2. Changes of the pregnant mother during pregnancy of the 7th week

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I'm going to show signs of pimples in Week 7.

At the moment it is still quite early to feel that your uterus is expanding. The pregnant abdomen remains concealed by the pelvis and will not protrude until week 12. In addition, you can see the blood vessels that clearly emerge in the chest and leg area. If you stand for a long time, you will feel pain and numbness in your legs. Try to raise your legs whenever possible, you can put your feet on the chair regularly to help with blood circulation.

Although the change of body is not yet evident to the outside, you can already feel your weight is nudging up and wearing clothes that are slightly dislocated. In addition, the two heads of the breast will likely grow larger and darkened, there are even pimples growing around the areola. These notes are called Montgomery, which makes the breasts ready for milking. If you appear these nodules on the chest, do not squeeze or squeeze, as they are really very useful.

Mucus secreted from the vagina is also more than before. Pregnant mothers should not worry, as this is something that normally happens during pregnancy. Except in cases where unusual signs such as unpleasant odorous discharge appear, turn yellow or blue and cause your closed area to burn. At this time, you should look to the obstetrician and gynecologist for examination.

One more thing that probably makes many women feel anxious, is that you will be going back to puberty in the seventh week with many pimples appearing on the face. The main culprit for these "obnoxious" pimples is the change of pregnancy hormones. You should be careful with the cosmetics that are used for the skin of the face, because some products may be inappropriate and not benign for pregnant women.

This week, hormonal hormones in the body also change drastically, leading to disturbances in emotions. However, these hormones play an extremely important role in maintaining and stabilizing pregnancy, while ensuring that the baby develops healthy in the womb. On the positive side, it also causes a number of other problems such as changes in temperament, "sunny afternoon rain", erratic, emotional instability, accompanied by some symptoms such as headache, dizziness, chest pain, body fatigue, loss of appetite,…

In detail about the development of the fetus week by week, every parent should find out:

3. Tips for pregnant mothers during pregnancy week 7

This is the best time for you to announce the good news to everyone in your family. Besides, in this sensitive time, you and your loved ones should also plan for thoughtful pregnancy health care.

By the 7thweek, the mother needs to double the iron content of the body. At this stage, the baby is growing strongly, so the volume of blood will have to increase to meet the needs of the baby. If you do not provide adequate iron, it can lead to anemia. To replenish iron during pregnancy,mothers should choose foods rich in iron such as beef, eggs, leafy greens and almonds.

Symptoms of nausea, ingestion, belching or some other changes in the digestive system have a significant effect on eating problems for pregnant mothers. To cope with bouts of sickness, you should try to break down the diets, eat more meals during the day instead of eating the three main meals. You should also limit foods that irritate the digestive system, always eat cooked food, replenish the body with enough water every day.

If the mother has a habit of practicing physical exercise regularly, you can continue to maintain it. However, pregnant mothers should refrain from their exercises, it is recommended to choose and perform gentle exercises, which work at moderate intensity for a period of about 30 minutes a day of the week. You can participate in yoga classes for pregnant women to help your body feel more comfortable during pregnancy.

In case you have to sit at the computer regularly, you should get up and go for a walk after a period of time sitting at the computer so that the blood is circulating. Because sitting constantly in front of the computer for hours is not good for the blood circulation system.

Stay away from places where there is smoke, as smoke is the main cause of dangerous complications in the fetus, reducing the baby's weight and IQ. It is best not to smoke and stay away from smoke in any case. Besides tobacco, stimulants such as alcohol, beer or drugs are extremely toxic to the fetus, if overuse of alcohol will lead to a higher risk of alcohol poisoning syndrome in the fetus, affecting the brain and normal development of the child at birth.

Yoga exercises for pregnant women

Pregnant women can do yoga at week 7 of pregnancy

The first 3 months are the most sensitive time during pregnancy. In order for the mother and baby to be healthy, parents should note:

  • Understand early signs of pregnancy, pregnancy poisoning, bleeding during pregnancy.
  • The first pregnancy examination is timely, correct and sufficient, avoiding the examination too early / too late.
  • Screening for fetal malformations at the 12th week detects dangerous fetal malformations that can intervene early.
  • Distinguishes the usual vaginal bleeding and pathology vaginal bleeding for timely pregnancy retention intervention.
  • Screening for thyroid disease in the first 3 months of pregnancy avoids dangerous risks before and during childbirth.

Share99 currently has many maternity packages (12-27-36 weeks), of which the 12-week package maternity program helps monitor the health of mothers and babies at the beginning of pregnancy, early detection and timely intervention of health problems. In addition to the usual services, the 12-week maternity monitoring program has special services that other maternity packages do not have such as: Double Test or Triple Test for Fetal Malformations; dosing tests of neovascular factors for pre-seizure diagnosis; thyroid screening tests; Rubella test; testing for parasites transmitted from mother to child seriously affects the brain and physical development of the baby after birth.

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Article reference source: Mayoclinic.org, Webmd.com, Babycenter.com, Whattoexpect.com

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  • Instructions for supplementing multivitamins and Folic Acid for people preparing for pregnancy

About: John Smith

b1ffdb54307529964874ff53a5c5de33?s=90&r=gI am the author of Share99.net. I had been working in Vinmec International General Hospital for over 10 years. I dedicate my passion on every post in this site.

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