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First Trimester
Week 9 of pregnancy
Your baby is the size of a grape.
Length: 2.3 cm / 0.9 in · Weight: 2 g / 0.1 oz
Baby at 9 weeks
- Tail is gone — baby has a human shape.
- Eyelids forming + fused shut.
- Genitals starting to differentiate (not visible on scan yet).
What you may feel
- Morning sickness continues for many.
- Bigger breasts.
- Visible veins on skin (increased blood volume).
- Heightened emotions.
This week’s checklist
- Stay hydrated.
- Sleep on your side (left side improves blood flow).
- Find a comfortable bra if breast tenderness intense.
Key milestone
Embryo becomes a fetus — major organs in place, now they grow.
Doctor / midwife visits
Booking bloods + urine in last week or two.
Top foods this week
Educational only — not medical advice. Always consult your midwife or GP. Sources: NICE NG201 antenatal care, NICE NG207 inducing labour, NHS, RCOG. Read the full medical disclaimer.