Day 69 of 280, first trimester
You are 9 weeks and 6 days
All your baby's organ systems are now present in basic form, so she's changing from an embryo to a fetus.
211 days until your due date
The embryonic period ends this week, and the fetal period begins. During the embryonic stage, three cell lines each developed into their own tissues and organs as the embryo grew from a flat disk of cells into a human shape. Many changes happened at the same time, but the heart, circulation, and nervous system developed first, followed by the gut, limbs, and face.
Next week, your baby's kidneys and genitals will develop most rapidly. All the organs still need to mature fully, and many, such as the brain, lungs, and kidneys, will keep maturing throughout pregnancy and after birth.
This week your baby's face is becoming more recognizable. The ears take on their final shape, although they're still low down.
The eyes, which started on the sides of the face, are moving toward the center, the nose is visible, and the head is becoming more rounded.
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Nutrition: Vegetarian mom-to-be
A vegetarian diet can be safe and healthy in pregnancy. Lacto-ovo vegetarians, who eat dairy and eggs, usually get enough nutrients, but should eat a varied diet rich in whole grains, beans, legumes, fruit, and vegetables to get the right mix of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
Vegetarians also need enough complete protein, because plant sources tend to contain less than animal ones. You need about 2 oz (60 g) of protein a day in pregnancy, which usually means including a protein source at all three meals, plus a protein snack.
Plant proteins rarely contain all the essential amino acids in one food, so eat a variety of protein types across several meals. Each meal doesn't need to contain them all, because your body can store them over several meals.
As a matter of fact
A blood test for chromosomal disorders
A new noninvasive test for chromosomal disorders could soon be available.
It would need only a blood sample from the mother, unlike current tests that require a needle to be inserted into the uterus.
Appointments and key dates around now
- Booking appointmentUsually between 8 and 12 weeks
Read the full 9 weeks pregnant guide
This is general information based on NHS guidance, not medical advice, and every pregnancy is different. Talk to your midwife or GP about anything that worries you. If your baby's movements slow down or change, or you have bleeding, severe pain or leaking fluid, call your maternity unit straight away. In an emergency, call 999.