Real, evidence-based guidance for exactly where you are right now.
Baby Development
Major organs have now formed in basic structure and will spend the rest of pregnancy maturing. The embryonic period is ending; from around now, most sources describe the baby as a fetus.
Your Body This Week
The uterus is now roughly the size of an orange. Nausea often begins to plateau or very gradually improve for many, though not all.
Diet
Continue a varied, nutrient-dense diet as tolerated.
Supplements
Continue your folic-acid-containing prenatal vitamin.¹
Tests
First-trimester combined screening (blood test plus an 11-13 week ultrasound) can be discussed and scheduled with your doctor now if you want it — this is optional, not mandatory, and it's your real, informed choice.⁴
Vaccinations
None specific to this week.
Exercise
Continue moderate activity as tolerated.
Red Flags — When to Call Your Doctor
Heavy bleeding, severe pain, or fever warrants urgent medical attention.
Doctor Visits
Routine follow-up as scheduled by your provider.
Mental Health
If you've been anxious about early miscarriage risk, real statistics show that risk drops meaningfully once a heartbeat has been confirmed on ultrasound — worth discussing directly with your doctor for reassurance specific to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to do first-trimester screening?
No — it's entirely optional. It screens for chromosomal conditions like Down syndrome, and some people want that information early, while others prefer to skip it. Either choice is valid; it's a real, personal decision to make with your doctor, not an obligation.
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