Pregnancy

Pregnancy Week 7

Baby Development

The baby is around a quarter-inch tall, about the size of a blueberry—the Brain cell forms rapidly at about 100 cells every minute. The Umbilical cord develops between the baby and the placenta, which delivers food and oxygen and releases waste in the mother’s bloodstream. The mucus plug also gets created in the cervix, protecting the womb from bacteria. The baby has developed kidneys, mouth, tongue, and webbed hands and toes.

Changes in mother

A lot of estrogen and progesterone would run around in the mother’s body which causes breasts to swell. This swelling can cause the breast to ache, tingle, and be very sensitive. The nipple can stick out with a darker areola and have small bumps (Montgomery’s tubercles). All these changes are your body’s way of making the breast ready for producing milk in 33 more weeks.

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Pregnancy Week 7 Symptoms

The common symptoms during this period include the following

Food Aversions:- Few develop an aversion to the food they once loved. Switching to another food your new taste sensation finds appealing might be best. Try to keep a meal plan and do have enough protein.
Frequent Urination:- Women need to relieve themself a lot during this period.
Tender Breasts:- The breasts are particularly sensitive, with nipples sticking out
Fatigue:- your body works on overdrive during the pregnancy. As such, it’s normal for you to be tired.
Indignation:- Pregnancy can cause a burning feeling if you eat something like spicy or rich food.

Important Tips

What to do

Drink a lot of fluid even though you are urinating a lot. It is because your rapidly developing Baby needs the fluid.
Buy a good bra and maternity clothes to keep you comfortable, as your breast is sensitive.
Eat six small meals throughout the day as it will help with blood sugar and keep you energized.
Chew some chewing gum to stop excess saliva.
Eat fruits as they are good for you and the baby.

What to avoid

Don’t drink much coffee as it is a diuretic that is not suitable for your body.
Avoid Spicy, rich food and caffeine as they can cause heartburn or indignation.
Avoid the workout like it’s a plague.

When to Consult a Doctor

Consult a doctor immediately if there are any below-mentioned symptoms, as it may be an ectopic pregnancy or even a miscarriage. Ectopic pregnancy is when an embryo is implanted outside the uterus, which can be life-threatening.

A lot of Vaginal discharge or bleeding
Dizziness
Pelvic pain
Low Blood Pressure

Takeaway

Your baby is a quarter-inch tall and has developed an Umbilical cord, mucus plug, kidney, and limbs. You may develop tender breasts, fatigue, resentment, Frequent Urination, and aversion to a particular food. Drink fluid, have smaller meals and fruits, and avoid spicy, rich, caffeinated food. Consult a doctor immediately if there is frequent vaginal discharge, bleeding, dizziness, pain, or low blood pressure. It can lead to Ectopic pregnancy or even a miscarriage.

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