Your pregnancy at 7 weeks
How your baby | s growing at week 7 of pregnancy
Your baby is still an embryo and has a small tail that will disappear in the next few weeks. But that | s the only thing that | s getting smaller. The rest of their body, and particularly their brain, is growing and developing every day.
Your baby | s brain is becoming more complex, and their facial features are starting to take shape at week 7. Their arms are lengthening, and nerves are spreading down to their paddle-shaped hands.
Read more about your baby's development at week 7 of pregnancy.
Pregnancy symptoms at week 7
You won't have a bump for a while yet, but at week 7 your womb (uterus) is already expanding to accommodate your growing baby. As this happens, the tissues supporting your womb (ligaments) will stretch and you may feel mild cramps or twinges in your tummy.
Although mild cramps are normal during pregnancy, check with your GP if you | re worried, especially if you have any bleeding. Unfortunately, bleeding and abdominal pain can be signs of an early miscarriage. Find out which other pregnancy symptoms you should never ignore.
What you need to know at week 7 of pregnancy
Your surging hormones, along with worries about pregnancy and parenthood, may cause you to have vivid dreams or insomnia in these early weeks.
Try to relax and take time to unwind before you go to sleep. Emotional ups and downs can carry on throughout pregnancy and well after your baby | s born. Accept that you | re bound to feel fragile occasionally and try to pamper yourself when you can.
"I dreamed that my baby started talking to me from my womb! Turns out my mum had the same dream when she was pregnant."
Amy
Your pregnancy to-do list at week 7
Ideally your first antenatal appointment should take place between eight weeks and 10 weeks. To get a date in your diary, contact your local midwifery service. Your GP surgery or a children's centre can put you in touch.
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7 weeks pregnant belly?
