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Week 9

Welcome to Week 9! Your baby is now approximately the size of an olive (.9-1.2 inches). The eyelids are beginning to form out of the folds that were created last month and pigment has formed in the retina. The hands are now able to bend at the wrist and meet up over the heart. The baby is now moving it's

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Boy or girl??? While the beginnings of genitals are beginning to form it is still to early to know the sex for sure. Your baby is now called a fetus and has left the embryo stage of develpment.

Tips for Mom
Did you know that dental problems can occur during pregnancy? Make sure that if you make an appointment, you let them know you are pregnant as to avoid x-rays coming in contact with your developing baby.

Weight Gain is important during pregnancy and many women may watch it closely. While you need to be gaining weight in pregnancy, many Dr/midwives will try to monitor your gain and keep it to a minimum (usually around 20-30 pounds). Remember that the more you put on, the harder it is to take off at the end. Here is a breakdown of the way weight is normally distributed, totaling approximately 30pounds. Remember that every pregnancy is different and your baby and body could weigh more or less than the average.: