First Trimester
9 Weeks Pregnant
Your baby is the size of a Green olive 🫒
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Medically reviewed by
MBBS, MD — Gynecologist & Obstetrician
Last reviewed:
Feb 2026
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Size
Green olive
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Length
2.3 cm cm
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Weight
NaN g
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Trimester
First
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Week
9 of 40
🌱 Baby Development at Week 9
Baby's muscles are developing and movements are becoming more active. The reproductive organs are forming, though sex is not yet visible on ultrasound. Earlobes, mouth, and nose are clearly forming.
Muscles developingReproductive organs formingActive movement beginning
🤱 Common Symptoms
●Visible breast enlargement
●Nausea may peak or begin improving
●Fatigue
●Food aversions
🥗 Nutrition Tips
- Choline (in eggs) supports brain development
- Calcium 1000mg daily
- Continue prenatal vitamins
🏃♀️ Exercise Tips
- Swimming is perfect at this stage
- Avoid hot yoga or Bikram yoga
- 30 minutes moderate activity 5x/week
🏥 Medical Tests & Appointments
CVS (chorionic villus sampling) option: 10-13 weeksNIPT blood test option
🔬 Hormone Changes
hCG levels plateau and begin to decline slightly. Progesterone production shifts from corpus luteum to placenta.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions answered by our medical team