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First trimester

9 Weeks Pregnant

Partway through the first trimester

This week your baby is around the size of a cherry.

How your baby is developing

  • Tiny features and limbs keep forming as development continues steadily.
  • Your baby's eyes are getting bigger and will have a bit of colour in them now.

What may be happening in your body

  • Nausea and tiredness may still be running your days, with no set week they're promised to ease.
  • Smells can keep turning your stomach, so some foods stay off the menu for now.
  • Early bloating can make your waistband feel snug well before any bump appears.

How you may be feeling

  • After weeks of symptoms, it's common to feel worn down and to wonder when you'll feel like yourself again.
  • With a first scan often near, some people feel a mix of eagerness and nervousness about it.
  • Low-energy days can bring self-doubt, even though your body is doing a great deal you can't see.

Worth remembering

In a month you'll be entering the second trimester, when many people start to feel lots better.

A closer look

No set timetable for symptoms

By nine weeks, many people have had nausea and tiredness for a while, and it's natural to wonder when they'll lift. There's no fixed week this happens — for many it eases toward the end of the first trimester, but the timing varies widely. Symptoms carrying on now doesn't mean anything is wrong.

When you'll feel movement

Most people first feel their baby move between 16 and 24 weeks, and if this is your first baby you might not feel anything until after 20 weeks. When it comes, it usually feels like gentle fluttering or swirling rather than a distinct kick.

Something you can do this week

Your energy may be low; you don't have to get everything done today.

What comes next

Fingers, toes, and features become more defined in the next week or two.

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This content is based on estimated averages and general information; it does not replace medical advice. If you are concerned about yourself or your baby, speak with a qualified healthcare professional.

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