7th week of pregnancy: sensations and possible problems

At 7 weeks pregnant, the expectant mother already, as a rule, knows about her "interesting position".This is said to her and two stripes on the test, and characteristic signs of pregnancy - delay in menstruation, morning sickness, drowsiness, emotional instability, increased sensitivity of the breast and many others.Confirm their guesses a woman can in a women's consultation, where she will take blood to determine the concentration of human chorionic gonadotropin( hCG), will do ultrasound of the pelvic organs and will conduct a gynecological examination.

Contents: How did the baby become at 7 weeks gestation?Mum's sensations at week 7 of pregnancy External changes in women at week 7 of pregnancy Visit to the doctor and diagnostic studies Possible complications 7 weeks of pregnancy Intimate life: possible or not?

How did the baby become 7 weeks pregnant?

The embryo in my mother's womb continues to grow at a rapid pace. By the end of 7 weeks its length is 10-13 mm, and weight - 0.7-0.8 g.

The diameter of the entire fetal egg by this time increases to 24-25 mm( it can already be examined with the help of transabdominal ultrasound).

There are also external changes of the kid.The embryo has more distinctly visible legs and arms, although at their ends instead of the feet and brushes there is still only a kind of flippers.The head is rounded, a miniature mouth and a nose are formed on it.On the front surface of the calf corpus, the prominent pulsating formation becomes more prominent - this is the heart.In the rest everything, as before, - a head, a body and extremities are disproportionate, there is a small tail.

As for the development of the internal organs of the embryo, at 7 week its heart turns from a hollow tube into a two-chamber organ ( the heartbeat is already clearly detected by the ultrasound machine).The development of the brain, lungs, liver, stomach, intestines, kidneys continues.

Sensations of the mother at week 7 of pregnancy

Toxicosis for 7 weeks may only appear or intensify. However, it should be noted that some women do not even know about this unpleasant state - they have pregnancy without nausea, vomiting and taste "perversions."The absence of signs of toxicosis does not mean that something is going wrong.Simply the organism of each woman in its own way reacts to a new condition. The absence of toxicosis can be considered as potentially dangerous only when it was at 5-6 weeks, and at 7 the disappeared dramatically.Such a sudden change in a woman's state of health may indicate a fading development of the embryo - a complication that requires immediate medical attention.

At 7 weeks to the already unpleasant pregnancy companions( nausea, irritability, drowsiness, constant fatigue, frequent urination) may be added headache and constipation .The causes of a headache in the first trimester of pregnancy can be:

• Hormonal rearrangement.
• Change in blood pressure( at this time it is often lowered).
• Overstrain.Lack of nutrients and fluids.
• .Afraid of bouts of vomiting, some women refuse to eat and drink, which further worsens their well-being.
• Stress state.
• Migraine.If a woman suffered from migraine before pregnancy, the disease can make itself felt with more force.

Important: drink any painkillers for future moms only after consulting a doctor.Many drugs for headaches are strictly contraindicated to pregnant women.In such situations it is best to dispense with non-drug treatment methods - rest, full sleep, outdoor walks, water procedures, nutrition correction and drinking regime .

Another common problem for expectant mothers is the constipation of .Their appearance( or aggravation) in the first months of pregnancy is associated mainly with hormonal changes, in particular with the hyperproduction of the pregnancy hormone progesterone.This substance causes a relaxation of smooth muscles, thanks to which the fetal egg is not pushed out of the uterus.As is known in the intestine, there is also a smooth muscle, therefore, under the influence of progesterone, peristalsis weakens, and accordingly the passage of stool mass slows down. To cope with constipation, a future mother it is desirable to revise her diet ( increase the amount of fiber in it).Also pregnant can take lactulose, which helps to empty the intestines gently and safely.

Some expectant mothers already from the first weeks of gestation note nasal congestion and a slight increase in body temperature.The appearance of these symptoms again is most often associated with hormonal reorganization, but acute respiratory viral diseases, which are dangerous for crumbs, can not be ruled out.Therefore, if something like this bothers you, it is better to consult a gynecologist.

External changes in women at week 7 of pregnancy

If a woman does not suffer from severe toxemia, by the 7th week of pregnancy, she can grow by 0.5-1.5 kg weight( all depends on the constitution). Weight gain is associated with an increase in the size of the uterus and mammary glands, as well as with the gradual increase in the volume of blood circulating in the body of the woman( blood is now needed more, as utero-placental blood flow is formed).But, despite the increase in weight, no bulging circles in the abdominal area yet, because the enlarged uterus is still in the pelvic region.

External changes that can be seen in most( but not necessarily all) expectant mothers at week 7 of pregnancy:

• Breast enlargement.
• Darkening of the nipples.
• Appearance of pigmented spots on the face.
• Hyperpigmentation of the midline of the abdomen.
• Deterioration of skin condition( it can become more oily or drier, rash, peeling, hypersensitivity to cosmetic products, etc.).

Visit to the doctor and diagnostic tests

At the 7th week of pregnancy, it is advisable to become registered in the female consultation , because under the supervision of an experienced doctor it will be calmer and more reliable. During the first visit, the gynecologist usually conducts a standard gynecological examination and gives directions to the for the necessary studies of the :

• ultrasound.
• Blood tests( general, biochemical, group and rhesus factor, coagulability, infections, hormone indications).
• General analysis of urine( later this analysis will have to be taken before each visit to the doctor)
• Analysis of feces for helminthic invasion.
• ECG.

In addition, the expectant mother will need to undergo examinations with a number of doctors:

• therapist;
• oculist;
• of an otolaryngologist;
• endocrinologist;
• dentist and others if there is an indication.

Possible complications 7 weeks of pregnancy

At this time, there is still a high risk of miscarriage, pregnancy fading, and interruption of ectopic pregnancy. In this regard, the expectant mother should be very wary about her health and immediately consult a doctor when:

• abdominal pain( suspicious is the pain of any localization and any intensity);
• bright bloody or brown discharge from the vagina;
• severe dizziness, loss of consciousness;

You can not ignore and dramatically improve your health.As already mentioned above, the cessation of toxicosis may indicate the arrest of pregnancy. If the toxicosis, on the contrary, is significantly increased, it is also desirable to tell the gynecologist about this, as frequent vomiting can lead to serious disorders in the body( dehydration, increase in acetone concentration, etc.).

Intimate life: possible or not?

Can I have sex with a future mother?Will this harm the baby?These questions worry almost all pregnant women, especially those who only learned about their situation. Doctors say that during normal pregnancy, intimate life is not contraindicated. Of course, it should not be too stormy, but it is not worth completely to stay away from the spouse. If there is a threat of miscarriage, or if a pregnancy ends with a miscarriage, it's better to delay with sexual intimacy.How long it is necessary to abstain - this issue is best discussed with your obstetrician-gynecologist.

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Zubkova Olga Sergeevna, medical reviewer, epidemiologist