7th week of pregnancy: how the fetus develops and what happens in the body
During the seventh week of pregnancy, important changes occur in the development of the unborn child in the mother's womb. At this time, the woman’s body still perceives the baby as a “stranger,” so it is important to monitor the condition of the pregnant woman.
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7th week of pregnancy - sensations
In the seventh week, the emotional background of the expectant mother leaves much to be desired. She constantly feels like a wreck, she develops complexes and a feeling of dissatisfaction with her life. Normal life is now impossible due to pregnancy. The expectant mother often has a feeling of lack of air, she feels bloating in her stomach, she begins to have heartburn and problems with stool. In addition, a seventh week pregnant woman suffers from constant anxiety and increased anxiety.
Of course, not all women react so emotionally. There are also those who suffer only from excess weight gain. But, unfortunately, such pregnant women can be counted on one hand. Some ladies constantly complain of headaches, others may have an elevated body temperature, and others may have a stuffy nose. This condition, according to experts, cannot be a cause for concern.
It is worth paying attention if several symptoms from the list are combined:
- Cough.
- The temperature is elevated.
- Stuffy nose.
- My throat hurts.
- Aches bones.
Belly at 7 weeks pregnant
At the seventh week of pregnancy, it is still too early to talk about any external signs. Your “interesting” position is still invisible to the eyes of others. But alone with yourself, it is quite possible to see small changes in your body. For example, standing sideways to the mirror, you can see a slightly rounded tummy. This is not surprising; since the day of conception, the uterus has doubled in size.
During this period, the female breast also grows and enlarges. A woman begins to notice that her usual bras have suddenly become too small. Don’t be alarmed, this is how a woman’s body prepares for the birth of a baby.
Often a woman has a dark stripe that runs along the woman's stomach from the navel to the pubis. Pigment spots appear on the face and neck. The skin becomes oily and porous. Its structure also changes - it acquires a looser consistency.
7 weeks of pregnancy: photo of the fetus
At this stage the embryo is still very small. In this regard, ultrasound is not yet prescribed. Only in special cases can an exception be made. Typically, such a study is carried out to confirm the presence of pregnancy or if a multiple pregnancy is suspected. A study may be conducted if a miscarriage or developmental pathology is suspected.
Due to the small size of the fetus, the procedure is carried out with a special vaginal sensor. Such a study will not allow you to obtain clear images, but the doctor will be able to describe in detail the size of the fetus, the condition of the uterus and ovaries, and assess whether there is a threat to pregnancy.
Fetus at 7 weeks gestation
Almost every day in the seventh week of pregnancy, some changes occur in the development of the fetus. His brain is rapidly developing, and you can already see features on his face: dark dots are visible in the place of future eyes, you can see a hole in the place of the mouth, folds of future ears and nose.
The head and body of the embryo are now separated by the rudiment of the neck. The back of the embryo still resembles the letter C, the arms and legs continue to grow, now they consist of two segments. The arms grow faster than the legs, and in the place of future fingers, something like flippers has formed.
The heart and blood vessels continue to actively develop. Large vessels of the body are practically formed, blood constantly circulates in them. At this time, the respiratory system is actively formed, the bronchi are formed. At this stage, the child’s liver and spleen have formed and begun to perform their functions. The intestines, which are still located outside, are actively growing.
Brown discharge at 7 weeks pregnant
An important indicator of pregnancy development can be discharge from the vagina. Normally, they should be light in color, white or light milky. The consistency should be homogeneous and the smell should be sour.
But sometimes the discharge may change color. This happens when there is a threat, infection or other reasons. The appearance of brown discharge should definitely be a cause for concern. Discharges of this nature do not cause concern only in a single case. This is normal when fertilization occurred a couple of weeks earlier. In any case, it would be a good idea to see a doctor.
Most often, the cause of brown discharge is the threat of development miscarriage. For some reason, the fertilized egg does not want to be fixed in the uterine cavity. Detachment of the fertilized egg occurs, which is why brown spots appear. Additional symptoms include dizziness, nagging pain in the abdomen, weakness and nausea.
But don't get upset right away. Timely seeking help can stop a miscarriage. You will be prescribed bed rest and appropriate treatment.
Another cause of brown discharge is an ectopic pregnancy. A pregnant woman may experience severe pain on the left or right. In this state of affairs, the woman must undergo surgery and remove the fetus.
