So much has been happening inside your belly and it is only the 7th week of pregnancy. All of this work is both exciting and exhausting. At 7 weeks pregnant, the embryo is 10,000 times bigger than what it was at conception. That is some Herculean progress! 
The most principal growth in the embryo in the 7th week of pregnancy is its brain development. New brain cells develop at this period. Further, the brain divides itself into three parts: forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain. The embryo's head and face go through most maturing this week. The mouth, tongue, nostrils and eye lenses begin taking shape. Moreover, the baby's hands and feet set to sprout but they are more paddle or web-like. Most importantly, the umbilical cord (the tube that joins the baby with placenta) is formed by this week. On top of all this, the embryo also has formed organs like pancreas, liver and appendix.
What's Going on in the 7th Week of Pregnancy?
Your body is providing a lot of nurturing to your baby in the 7th week of pregnancy. Though you still do not look pregnant yet, you are so pregnant on the inside.Mom-to-be
Your pregnancy hormones may make you nag all the time. At 7 weeks pregnant, you may have gained some weight. However, if you experience morning sickness, you may also have lost a few pounds. You will undergo notable changes in your breasts at this time. Your shirts are likely to feel tighter as your breasts become bigger and fatty. While your nipples tend to become sorer. The area around your nipples (called areola) would darken with time. You may also expect some skin manifestations - your skin may be too oily, too dry, have acne, patchiness and what not. Besides all this, your uterus will develop a cervical plug by the time you are 7 weeks pregnant. This cervical plug is formed and settled into the opening of the cervix by the closing of this week. The cervical plug is essential and acts as a cork that protects the womb from bacteria.Baby
By 7 weeks pregnant, the embryo has become the size of a blueberry. That may not be as huge as you think, but it has sufficed remarkable developments. The tail-like feature of the embryo has gotten smaller and with time it will completely disappear. The most principal growth in the embryo in the 7th week of pregnancy is its brain development. New brain cells develop at this period. Further, the brain divides itself into three parts: forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain. The embryo's head and face go through most maturing this week. The mouth, tongue, nostrils and eye lenses begin taking shape. Moreover, the baby's hands and feet set to sprout but they are more paddle or web-like. Most importantly, the umbilical cord (the tube that joins the baby with placenta) is formed by this week. On top of all this, the embryo also has formed organs like pancreas, liver and appendix. 7 Weeks Pregnant Symptoms
Your body is consistently nourishing the baby and preparing itself for the next step. You will notice vivid changes in your breasts during the 7th week of pregnancy, as your body readies for the act of breastfeeding. Other 7 weeks pregnant symptoms are:- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Frequent urination
- Darkening of areolas
- Fatigue
- Swollen and tender breasts
- Food cravings and aversions
- Mild pelvic cramping
- Occasional spotting
- Excess saliva
7 Weeks Pregnant Scan
By now you would be comfortable in your gynaecologist's cabin. Be ready for more such visits. 7 weeks pregnant scan majorly consists of an ultrasound. You can rejoice with this scan as you will be able to see most fetal developments. Apart from the 7 weeks pregnant scan, your doctor would perform a pap smear, blood tests, urine tests and check for Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Read: Pap Smear: Why is it Necessary?Things to mind in 7th Week of Pregnancy
It is a sensitive time and thus calls for additional care. Make sure to practice the following for a safe pregnancy:- Have regular prenatal visits
- Eat small meals often
- Choose dry cereals
- Take plenty of rest
- Don't skip meals
- Perform the prenatal exercise with caution
- Eat as many fruits as possible
- Quit smoking
When to Call the Doctor in 7th Week of Pregnancy
Seek immediate clinical help in case you experience the following symptoms:- Abnormal and heavy vaginal bleeding
- Dip in blood pressure
- Rectal pressure
- Pain in shoulder
- Sudden and sharp pelvic pain
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