9 weeks pregnant
How is Baby at the 9th week of pregnancy - 11 weeks?
During this 9th week of pregnancy, his eyes are always covered by the eyelids which will remain closed for a few more months, until the maturity of the eyeballs. His ears are still only two slits. His olfactory nerve and bulbs are trained to be operational in 2 weeks. The holes of his nostrils are getting closer little by little. His arms and legs continue to grow with a little advance for the arms! A fine down appears all over its body.
From this week 9 of pregnancy, girl or boy, the baby's gender is determined. Indeed, his genital and urinary tracts are already quite distinct. But you will have to be patient and wait a little longer before knowing what color the walls of the bedroom will be.
How tall is baby at 9 weeks of pregnancy?
From week 9 of pregnancy, the fetus measures approximately 4 cm and weighs 9 g. We could now compare it to... a cherry! His face becomes more and more modeled even if his head remains disproportionate (it represents a third of the whole body) and his forehead is prominent.
And mom's body?
The beginning of this 11th week of amenorrhea marks your entry into the 3th month of pregnancy . Good news: the pregnancy ailments that you have experienced in recent weeks are starting to fade. On the other hand, you feel more short of breath than usual. This is due to the increase in your blood volume and therefore your blood pressure.
From this week 9 of pregnancy, your kidneys, too, are working harder. Indeed, they are responsible for the destruction of metabolic waste rejected by the fetus. To help them in their task, remember to drink plenty of water.
During this week, your uterus continues to grow and reaches the size of a small grapefruit.
Nutrition during the 9th week of pregnancy...
... And until delivery! Even if at this stage your body is showing new curves and you may be worried about the potential appearance of stretch marks. To avoid them, hydrate yourself with an anti-stretch mark suitable for pregnancy that you will massage. In parallel, you can also act by drinking water. This will deeply water your skin. The right amount? Minimum 1 glass of water every two hours. Squeezed lemon water is also recommended since its vitamin C promotes skin elasticity. We also say yes to foods rich in omega-3, such as mackerel, sardines and anchovies, well cooked of course. Also bet on vegetable oils to stimulate the production of collagen. Also eat foods rich in vitamin E: 1 handful of almonds, sunflower seeds or an avocado can be on the menu. All of them prevent the degradation of collagen fibers. Finally, to soften your skin, bet on foods rich in silica. For this, replace refined cereals with whole grain cereals such as oats, rye, brown rice or barley.
Find more advice in The Food Guide for the future mother of Magalie Walkowicz, dietician-nutritionist.
Steps to take at 9 weeks of pregnancy
When you enter your 9th week of pregnancy, you are entering your third month of pregnancy. Take advantage of not having a health appointment this week to update yourself administratively. If you have not declared your pregnancy to CAF and health insurance, now is the time to do so. You have until your 13th week of amenorrhea to do so, so don't waste time and take advantage of this week 9 of pregnancy to start the procedure. For this, you will need your declaration of pregnancy that your doctor gave you during the first prenatal pregnancy examination. You will be able to apply for Paje (care allowance for young children) at the CAF.
Also take advantage of this 9th week of pregnancy to notify your employer by RAR mail. You have no legal obligation to notify your employer today. But it will allow her to organize for your maternity leave. Note that if your employer decides to dismiss you before the official announcement of your pregnancy, you have 15 days to send him a letter specifying the reason and duration of your absence accompanied by your declaration of pregnancy. The dismissal will then be cancelled.
On the other hand, during this third month of pregnancy, the future dad can benefit from a complete medical examination which will be reimbursed at 100%. Take advantage of this review to check that on the health side, everything is in order for dad.
Finally, take advantage of this week 9 of pregnancy to plan the place of your delivery and the care of your Baby. Maternity or crèche, register as soon as possible so as not to be taken aback.
Did you know?
Beware of urinary tract infections! And yes, in pregnant women, the increase in progesterone increases the risk of urinary tract infection. This disease is generally manifested by a frequent desire to urinate only a few drops and burning sensations. But beware, during pregnancy, it can be sneaky and only suggest very few symptoms (only vague pelvic heaviness). So take the slightest sign seriously and discuss it with your doctor. During pregnancy, a poorly treated urinary tract infection can cause serious damage such as kidney damage or premature delivery. To avoid any risk of urinary tract infection, just follow some simple recommendations. First of all, drink plenty of water, about 1.5l per day, accompanied by herbal tea, unsweetened fruit juice or broth. Choose mild soaps and cotton underwear.
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