With the onset of pregnancy, not only the worldview of the woman, but also her well-being, cardinally changes. During this period, the body of the expectant mother undergoes tremendous changes. They begin already from the first week of development of the ovum. Most often, the representative of the weaker sex is not yet aware of her new condition during this period. In many cases, the seventh week of pregnancy clarifies the situation. What happens at this time, you will learn from the article. Below will be described the well-being of a woman at this stage. It is also worth saying how an ultrasound scan is performed for 7 weeks of pregnancy. What happens to the embryo? How does fetal development occur at 7 weeks of pregnancy ? You will read about it below.
Learn about the new position
Often a woman about her new position reports the 7th week of pregnancy. Feelings change and everything becomes somehow different.
The menstrual cycle of an average woman is four to five weeks. If a representative of the weaker sex does not plan a pregnancy, then she does not think about the fact that a delay has already come. Sometimes women find that menstruation is absent only after two to three weeks. This is especially often the case with business ladies.
Pregnancy of 6-7 weeks is diagnosed quite simply with the help of a classic test. You can buy it at a pharmacy kiosk or any supermarket. Often, expectant mothers are made to be wary and reflect on new sensations. If the emerging baby is desired and long-awaited, then a pregnancy of 6-7 weeks is not a surprise for the future mother. Most often, a woman already knows about her new position, as she carefully monitors her menstrual cycle.
Fetal size
7 obstetric week of pregnancy is characterized by the following parameters. The baby has a length of about 15-20 millimeters. However, its weight is only a few milligrams.
For clarity, we can say that at 7 weeks of gestation the size of the fetus is equal to about one tablet of Tik-Tak sweets. The weight of the baby is similar to the mass of one cilia. The fruit is almost weightless. However, it continues to grow and grow in size daily.
The appearance of the embryo
When there is 7 obstetric week of pregnancy, your baby still resembles a fish or shrimp. He has a ponytail and a large head. Of course, at this stage of development, the crumb skull is still very small. Its diameter is approximately half a centimeter. However, in comparison with the general body, the head seems rather large.
The crumb's hands are more like tennis racquets. They have a large length and expand to the hands. The legs look much shorter. That is why the appearance of the embryo at 7 weeks of gestation (the size of the fetus was described above) seems rather ridiculous. Do not worry. Over time, everything is transformed. In the coming months, your baby will become like an ordinary child.
Contact with the walls of the uterus
If you do an ultrasound of 7 weeks of pregnancy, you can see that there is still no so-called umbilical cord. The embryo is located in the fetal egg, which is tightly attached to the wall of the uterus.
The placenta and umbilical cord are formed a few weeks later. Now these bodies are only beginning to form. It is worth noting that at this stage, the placenta has a thickness of about one centimeter. However, it still cannot function fully. At 7 weeks of pregnancy, the development of the fetus is completely dependent on the lifestyle and health of the mother. If later the umbilical cord will reliably protect the baby from the influence of harmful factors, then at this stage, any effect can adversely affect the formation of the embryo and its organs.
Ultrasound examination
If you are pregnant (week 7), what the embryo looks like can be seen during ultrasound diagnosis. The study at this point is carried out exclusively by the vaginal probe. The doctor uses a special gel that improves contact with the mucous membranes.
So, you have the seventh week of pregnancy. What is happening on the screen? At this point, you will not see the movements or any activity of the embryo. It all starts one or two weeks later. At the moment, you can find the fetus in the form of a squiggle. Some future mothers and doctors compare it with a worm. You can also see the shells that surround it. During the study, the doctor takes measurements of the fetal egg and embryo. If you have a good ultrasound diagnostic device, you can even listen to the baby's heartbeat. On the screen, the specialist will show you the pulsating point, which is the muscle that pumps blood.
Seventh week of pregnancy: what happens to the fetus
At this time, the future baby already has a neural tube. Subsequently, it will become the basis of the central nervous system. At the end of this formation (in the head area) five processes are formed. Later they will turn into parts of the brain. A protrusion of the tubercle also occurs. After a while, the baby's eyes will appear here. In addition, the formation of the finest fibers that permeate the small body of the embryo. After some time, these threads will turn into nerve endings.
In the abdomen of the baby, an intestine has already begun to form. At this time, it is divided into three main parts: pharynx, stomach and esophagus. The pancreas and liver have already gained their beginnings. At this time, they are actively developing and transforming, complicating their structure. The middle part of the future intestines protrudes forward. She is still in contact with the yolk sac, which will soon begin its inverse transformation. The lower part of the intestine does not remain unchanged. Here the formation of the anus, bladder and reproductive organs occurs.
In addition, the formation of two rollers in the lower body. After a while, they will become genitals. However, until about mid-pregnancy, the expectant mother will not be able to know exactly who will be born to her.
Woman's feelings
If you have a seventh week of pregnancy, what happens to the body and internal organs? At this time, the expectant mother may first encounter early toxicosis. Also, some women note increased vaginal discharge and a change in body volume. When there is a 7th week of pregnancy, the feelings of a future mother can be very different. We learn about them in more detail.
Toxicosis
7 weeks of gestation is characterized by the onset of poor health and malaise. It is worth noting that not every representative of the weaker sex is faced with such manifestations. In some women, pregnancy is completely normal and without early discomfort. However, most women believe that toxicosis is the guarantee that everything is in order. This opinion is erroneous.
At seven weeks of pregnancy, the expectant mother may experience mild morning sickness. This feeling is especially intensified in the absence of breakfast and during brushing. Such a reaction can take place on its own several hours after waking up or remain throughout the day. Also, women often react to odors. The fragrance that used to be very popular now is disgusting.
During toxicosis, the expectant mother wants to eat something special. Some women say that they are addicted to sweets. Others note the desire to use salty and spicy. There is also a group of women who really want something unusual, for example, to eat chalk.
In addition to nausea and a change in taste preferences, there may be a malfunction in the intestines. This is a consequence of hormonal changes and disturbances in diet. Some future mothers talk about the occurrence of constipation at this time. Others note the increase and liquefaction of feces. Almost all women at this time face an increase in gas production. The consequence of this may be pain at 7 weeks of gestation.
Body change
At this time, tummy growth has not yet been observed. However, the multiparriers of the weaker sex may note that they have become tight jeans.
Also, women are faced with increased growth of the mammary glands. They become more elastic, are poured. Nipples become sensitive and may darken. All this is a variant of the norm and does not require additional medical intervention.
Appearance
Some women say that during this period the structure of the hair improves and their growth intensifies. In addition, the nails become stronger and more beautiful. This cannot be said about the skin of the face and body. Due to the strong hormonal changes and stool retention in the intestines, women face the appearance of acne and acne. Most often, these manifestations affect the face.
The skin of the body may become drier. To moisturize it is recommended to use a suitable cream. This tool will also help to avoid the appearance of stretch marks in the future. Some expectant mothers complain of severe itching. If you encounter such a problem, then you should consult a doctor for an examination.
Discharge at 7 weeks of gestation
Almost all expectant mothers note an increase in the amount of vaginal mucus. Discharge at 7 weeks of gestation should be clear or whitish. They practically have no smell.
If the vaginal mucus takes the form of cottage cheese, itching and burning appear, then you should consult your doctor. Most likely, you have a thrush. Almost half of expectant mothers in early pregnancy face this pathology .
Also spotting should be on alert during this period. Do not listen to friends who say that in the first month there may be menstruation. Any discharge of blood from the genital tract indicates a threat to the interruption of the baby's life.
Pathology of the seventh week of pregnancy
In some cases, a woman may encounter pathological processes during this period. For any unusual manifestations, you should contact your gynecologist as soon as possible, who is leading your pregnancy. Call for emergency assistance if necessary. The most common pathologies of the seventh week of pregnancy include the following.
- The threat of interruption. In this case, the woman feels cramping pains in the lower abdomen and heaviness in the lower back. You can save the life of a baby only by timely correction.
- Ectopic pregnancy. Most often, this pathology is diagnosed at a given time. If a fetal egg is not found in the uterine cavity, while the analysis shows the presence of an embryo, then most likely it has attached itself elsewhere. Such a pregnancy should be terminated as soon as possible.
- Lack of hormones. Recently, women are increasingly faced with a lack of progesterone. This substance is necessary for the normal development of pregnancy. Most often this is manifested by pulling sensations over the pubis. Also, pathology can be detected by the results of analyzes.
Registration
At about seven weeks of pregnancy, the expectant mother should be registered with a gynecologist. After that, she needs to visit a doctor every month to monitor the course of pregnancy. To register, you need to pass some tests. This includes the following studies:
- general analysis of blood and urine;
- biochemistry;
- research on sexually transmitted infections;
- diagnosis of parasites in the body;
- bacteriological cultures of a smear from the vagina and urine, as well as many others.
In some cases, the doctor may prescribe an ultrasound scan. However, if the future mother has no complaints, then such a diagnosis is delayed until 12 weeks. In addition, often there is a need to consult specialists such as an otorhinolaryngologist, neurologist, surgeon, dentist and therapist.
What to do at week 7
During this period, the woman is recommended to remain calm and not to be nervous. Any stress can harm the unborn baby. Try to spend more time outdoors.
The nutrition of the future mother should be useful and varied. Avoid the use of harmful foods and spicy foods, refuse carbonated drinks. Eliminate all bad habits.
Keep track of your stool and overall well-being. If you experience pain or unusual discharge, consult your doctor. Do not self-medicate. Taking medications during this period is strictly prohibited. The only exceptions are drugs prescribed by a gynecologist.
You now know what happens at 7 weeks of gestation. Be mindful of your health. Remember that now you are responsible not only for your well-being, but also for the life of the future baby. Easy your pregnancy!