{"id":10198,"date":"2021-04-26T10:21:31","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T14:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.oviahealth.com\/guide\/10198\/week-7-pregnancy\/"},"modified":"2024-03-06T17:33:19","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T22:33:19","slug":"week-7-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/10198\/week-7-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"7 weeks pregnant"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For more information about week 7 in a twin or multiple pregnancy, tap here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s week seven! Slowly but surely, all <\/span>Baby<\/span>\u2019s important parts are starting to take shape.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How\u2019s Baby<\/span>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Still growing like wild! Your Baby<\/span> is now raspberry-sized and\u00a0about half an inch long. For now, your little one\u2019s head is the most prominent part of their body and looks big and round. And, incredibly, your baby\u2019s brain is growing by about 100 cells a minute! Baby<\/span>\u2019s lower body is also starting to develop, and the presence of pre-legs and toes are starting to dominate their tail. Their tongue, ears, and eyes are also beginning to develop, and your baby is starting to form the cartilage that will develop and harden into their bones. Other parts of their body are getting more complex as well, including their developing heart and kidneys, teeth, and the little paddles on the end of those arm buds that are destined to become Baby<\/span>\u2019s hands! You\u2019ll be going gaga over their tiny fingers soon enough.<\/p>\n

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One of the most common and notable symptoms of pregnancy at this stage is the increased need to pee. This is a result of both your growing uterus (now twice its normal size) putting pressure on the bladder, and the increased blood flow needed to sustain Baby<\/span>\u2019s healthy development. This increased frequency of urination is not likely to end anytime soon. In fact, as Baby<\/span> grows, you are only going to pee more, and more often.<\/p>\n

By now, you\u2019ll probably also notice an increase in the size of your breasts. Breast soreness and discomfort usually come right along with this, so you may want to think about switching up your bras if you feel that you need something more comfortable. Food cravings or aversions are also very common, due to the hormones that are coursing through your body right now. They may even cause acne or extra saliva.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s possible that this could be a rough week in terms of pregnancy symptoms, don’t worry if you\u2019re not feeling any. Some folks just don\u2019t, and it doesn\u2019t mean that anything is wrong. If you are concerned though, you can mention it to your healthcare provider at your first checkup, which is probably coming up very soon.<\/p>\n

And if you haven\u2019t decided yet, now\u2019s the time to figure out who you\u2019d like to see for your medical care during pregnancy \u2014 whether a midwife, an OB-GYN, nurse practitioner, or a general practitioner \u2014 and to set up an appointment. Having a solid support system during pregnancy and afterward is so important.<\/p>\n

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Reviewed by\u00a0the Ovia Health Clinical Team<\/h5>\n
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