Your baby at 9 weeks
The face becomes more recognisable. Eyelids and small details of the ears develop.
The main organs continue forming, although they are still immature. Development progresses quickly.
TRIMESTER 1 · WEEK 9
9 weeks pregnant
Facial features take shape.
What to expect at 9 weeks pregnant: your baby, your symptoms and this week’s reminders.
Symptoms at 9 weeks pregnant
- Nausea and sensitivity to smells may continue.
- You may feel bloated or constipated.
- Breast tenderness may persist.
None of these symptoms is required. Symptoms alone cannot diagnose pregnancy or establish your baby’s wellbeing.
Make time for rest and discuss any symptoms that make everyday life difficult.
Source for this week: NHS — Week 9
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Sources and content note
This is source-based general information, not a substitute for a clinical assessment or individual care plan. The presence, absence or change of symptoms alone cannot establish pregnancy wellbeing. This content is not a personalised care plan reviewed by a healthcare professional.
This guide groups weeks 1–13 in the first trimester, 14–27 in the second, and 28 onwards in the third. Weeks refer to gestational age dated from the last menstrual period; clinical dating may differ.
- NHS — Pregnancy week by week
- ACOG — Fetal development and gestational age
- NHS — Your baby’s movements
- NHS — Pregnancy symptoms
Sources checked: 31 October 2026 · Illustrations are AI-generated conceptual drawings, not ultrasound or diagnostic images.