Pregnancy week by week › Week 9
Week 9 of your pregnancy
Your baby is about the size of a strawberry
About 22 mm long. Eyelids, tongue and taste buds are forming, along with major organs and bones.
strawberry2.2 cm · 2 g
You this week
Pregnancy hormones peak around now: bigger breasts, a thickening waist, real tiredness, nausea and mood swings.
Tips for this week
- Book your first appointment with a midwife
- Keep taking folic acid
- Stay active: 150 minutes a week
Follow week 9 together
Bump Diary shows this every day, with a photo of your bump, shared with your partner. Free on iPhone.
Summarised from the NHS website. Every pregnancy is different: this is general information, not medical advice. If you're worried about yourself or your baby, contact your midwife or maternity unit. In an emergency, call 999.