9 WEEKS PREGNANT
Tiny fingers and toes are now distinct
Baby this week: about 2.3 cm — crown to rump · about 2 g
≈ 2.3 cm — about the size of a grape
Illustration enlarged for clarity — the amber marker shows true relative size
Your baby this week
- Fingers and toes have separated and lost most of their webbing
- Basic facial features — nose, mouth, and ears — are becoming more defined
- Muscles are developing enough that the embryo can make small spontaneous movements, though they can't be felt yet
- The embryonic period is nearing its end; from next week on, the baby is called a fetus
Your body this week
- Bloating and mild constipation are common as digestion slows down
- Nausea often continues, though intensity varies widely from person to person
This week's tip: Staying hydrated and adding fiber-rich foods can help ease pregnancy-related constipation.
Want the bigger picture — organ development, nutrition, scans and warning signs for this stage? See month 3: The first trimester finish line.
Sizes and milestones are typical ranges — every pregnancy runs on its own clock. Educational content; your prenatal care team's guidance always comes first.