WEEK SEVEN

WEEK SEVEN

During week seven, the story doesn’t change much. Baby is growing and
mom is changing to get ready for baby to keep getting bigger and bigger.

The development of baby

• Hardening of the bones continues
• Elbows are seen
• Genital organs are developed
• Baby still able to move
• Measures 13 – 17 millimeters and weights about one gram

The development of mom

• Might be having more stuffy noses
• Might have nosebleeds
• Dizziness and fatigue continue

What baby is feeling

• When the uterine wall is touched, baby will move away

What mom is feeling

• Mom’s body is doing a lot to make this baby, so she might be feel
worn out
Specific needs for the week
• If you haven’t already, now is a good time to start drinking more water
each day. While you might be exhausted from making a baby,
dehydration can make you even more tired.
Specific concerns for the week
• If you’re having any bleeding or spotting, you will want to alert your
doctor. In most cases, there’s no problem, but it’s best to double
check.

Special tip for mom

• When you’re having troubles with nosebleeds, you can run a vaporizer
in your room to help keep the nose hydrated and not as prone to
cracking and bleeding.