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Pregnancy Week 9		(–)Pregnancy Week 8		(+) Pregnancy Week 10
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Your Baby
During pregnancy week 9 your baby will grow up to 30 mm in length or will grow to roughly 1 inch long! Your baby now weighs less than one ounce but will start rapidly gaining weight as you continue your pregnancy week by week.

Changes In Your Growing Baby
By pregnancy 9 weeks your baby is working diligently to grow organs and limbs. Your baby now has all it's primary physical features in place including her arms, legs, torso and head. By pregnancy at 9 weeks your baby no longer has a little tail. During 9 weeks pregnancy your baby's organs and muscles are communicating with one another and starting to move independently. Isn't it amazing to think how someone so small can move so uniquely?

By pregnancy 9 weeks your babies eyelids fuse and remain closed until roughly 27 weeks in your pregnancy. At roughly 9 weeks pregnant your tiny baby will have his or her sex organs developed however most healthcare providers aren't able to tell the difference between a boy or girl baby until roughly 16 - 20 weeks pregnancy. By 9 weeks pregnancy your baby's heart will have separated into four unique chambers. Your baby is spending most of her days swimming about her warm and inviting home.

Your Body's Development
During pregnancy at 9 weeks your uterus is closer in size to a small melon than a large grapefruit. You might start to feel even more tired and bloated than you have in weeks past. Some women retain fluid which may contribute to weight gain around 9 weeks pregnant. Of course, many women continue to retain fluid as they continue their pregnancy week to week. The good news is this weight comes off very quickly after you give birth.

Keep in mind that any water you are retaining does impact your weight gain. You should limit your weigh in sessions to once per day (or better once per week) as your weight may rise or fall up to 5 pounds in one day (solely based on water retention). Some women find these fluctuations very stressful, thus it is better not to dwell on them if possible.

You may start wondering around pregnancy week 9 where all the weight will go that you gain during pregnancy (after all, your baby will only weigh between six and eight pounds in most cases!). Pregnancy weight is distributed throughout your body. A woman's uterus for example generally grows to weight 1 ½ pounds during pregnancy. Some women will gain 1 to 3 pounds of breast tissue. Your blood volume also increases dramatically adding as many as four pounds to your total weight gain. Even the amniotic fluid causes up to 2 pounds in weight gain. Most women will also put on roughly 7 pounds of body fat during pregnancy. Remember each pound of fat goes toward nourishing and providing the best environment for your child to thrive in. While you don't want to gain 80 pounds if you can avoid it, this is the one time in your life you should not obsess about weight gain. Keep in mind with a sensible diet and routine exercise, you'll be back into your fit and trim shape a few months after delivery.

Changes In Your Body
By pregnancy at 9 weeks you have probably noticed some mood swings or anxiety. Many women alternate between feeling elated and feeling anxious or down. This is perfectly normal, as is crying frequently during pregnancy. Many women find the experience quite cathartic. Remember that pregnancy does a number on your hormones, which is largely the reason you are feeling up then down in the course of a day. Try to relax when possible and keep a positive outlook. Go for a walk and get some fresh air to lift your spirits when down, and remember in the end you'll be blessed with a beautiful new baby.

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