The gastrointestinal tract, spinal cord, heart, brain, blood and blood vessels begin to form. The embryo is 1/16 to 1/8 inch long "crown to rump" (the measurement that's used until week 13).
Your baby transforms into a bundle of cells organized in a C-shape with a top, bottom, front, and back. A groove has developed on the embryo's back, which will seal and develop into the neural tube (which later will become the spinal cord). At this point, the tube already has a wider, flatter top that will grow into your baby's brain. A bulge has developed in the center of the embryo, which will soon become a tiny U-shaped tube which will form the heart. Your embryo is encased in protective membranes and attached to a yolk sac, which manufactures the embryo's unique blood cells.
Your Growing Belly:
In a lot of ways, pregnancy is like standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon. On one hand, it's the most breathtaking and majestic thing you've ever experienced. On the other, it's a long way to the bottom—and you can't help but feel a little anxious about taking a wrong step. Chances are , and you should take comfort in the fact that statistics are in your favor. So we do want you to embrace the beautiful experience of pregnancy, but we also want you—as your child's biological suit of armor—to do a few things that can help improve those odds. Keeping yourself healthy will protect both of you at the same time.
Tip's And To-Do's:
Stress Less
In a lot of ways, pregnancy is like standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon. On one hand, it's the most breathtaking and majestic thing you've ever experienced. On the other, it's a long way to the bottom—and you can't help but feel a little anxious about taking a wrong step. Chances are , and you should take comfort in the fact that statistics are in your favor. So we do want you to embrace the beautiful experience of pregnancy, but we also want you—as your child's biological suit of armor—to do a few things that can help improve those odds. Keeping yourself healthy will protect both of you at the same time.
Pregnancy Anxiety? The Truth About Your Top 10 Pregnancy Worries
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Many pregnant women fret too much about the wrong things, and pay too little attention to issues that can genuinely harm their pregnancy and baby. See how your concerns compare to other women's, then learn whether or not your fears are well-founded and—the bottom line—what you can do to have a .
First comes the excitement, followed immediately by the worry. Once you've adjusted to the fact that you're pregnant, you may find yourself stressing about whether your baby will be born healthy . . . or you might have a miscarriage . . . or you won't be able to stand the pain of labor . . . or be able to breastfeed. The list goes on and on.
