You may have been for your first scan by now but if not, you'll be there soon. Your first appointment usually happens between weeks so be patient. However, people who are in their second, third or even fourth pregnancy can typically feel their baby move much sooner than first-time mums. At around 9-weeks, your baby now has a newly formed nervous system and is beginning to receive shocks.
If this is your first pregnancy you may feel confused as to what you're looking out for or what your body is feeling. Most people will say you will know if your baby is kicking but if this is all new to you, you would be a little clueless, as expected. If this is your second pregnancy you will know how to differentiate between the feeling of gas bubbles and your baby moving.
At 9 weeks pregnant you may feel the worst and be experiencing a number of symptoms which will take over majority of the day. You'll feel, quite strongly, every turn of your baby's head. Fortunately, those little feet can no longer dig into your ribs. Activity levels the last few weeks before delivery vary widely.
Some babies move a bit less, but don't be surprised if yours keeps up an energetic pace until it's time for your face-to-face introduction. If there's a noticeable decrease at any point, always check with your practitioner.
Here's when you might notice decreased movement:. The rocking motion of sex and the rhythmic uterine contractions that follow orgasm often lull babies off to dreamland. Other babies become more active after sex. Once you start feeling your karate kid's kicks and chops, don't panic if you go several hours — or even a day or two — without noticing any movement.
At this stage and with your baby still quite tiny, it's normal not to feel regular movement. Your baby now has a fairly regular cycle of sleep and wakefulness. Sometimes a lull in activity just means deep slumber and soon you'll appreciate that ability to sleep soundly.
By month 9, however, it's crucial to note changes in activity. Count fetal movements a few times a day throughout your third trimester, and report any sudden decreases to your doctor. In all these cases, you should be able to perk things up with a snack. If you don't feel 10 movements within two hours, contact your practitioner right away. He or she might bring you in for some monitoring just to make sure everything is okay. What to Expect follows strict reporting guidelines and uses only credible sources, such as peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions and highly respected health organizations.
Learn how we keep our content accurate and up-to-date by reading our medical review and editorial policy. You can feel free to indulge any food cravings you have, as long as they seem healthy!
Always talk to your healthcare provider if you crave non-food things like dirt or chalk. Thanks to an increase in your levels of the hormone progesterone during the first trimester, you may find yourself sleepier than usual. Feeling moody.
Frequent urination. Yes, those extra trips to the bathroom may still be a part of your day as your baby grows and your uterus presses against your bladder. This need to pee more often may also be caused by the increased volume of blood in your body, which makes your kidneys work overtime. If you notice a burning sensation or pain when you pass urine, call your doctor, because this can be a sign of a urinary tract infection.
How well do you know these and other pregnancy symptoms? Take our Early Signs of Pregnancy Quiz to find out! Make sure you get fitted regularly for the correct size bra to keep yourself comfortable.
You may need to get some supportive maternity bras now or in the coming weeks. If you haven't spilled the beans yet, here are some fun ways to share the big news with your partner, from writing it in frosting on a cake, to letting your dog wear an announcement around his neck.
Enjoy the moment! During pregnancy, experts recommend keeping an eye on your caffeine intake. Caffeine comes from a variety of sources, like coffee, tea, soda, and chocolate, so try to limit your overall daily consumption to mg — about the amount in a single ounce cup of coffee. During the coming months you may have a few additional pregnancy-related expenses and extra outgoings related to buying baby gear.
Of course, you may get a lot of what you need gifted at the baby shower or as hand-me-downs from other parents, but it might help to create a budget for those extra expenses you might have anyway.
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