Body
Holds objects in hands. In contrast to the reflexive grasping skills your baby has demonstrated so far, your baby now has more strength to hold objects on his own. Starts hitting things. Your baby may not be quite able to grasp objects out of reach yet, but you may notice that he begins to hit objects, especially overhead toys such as play mats or swings.
Brain
After a big growth spurt in week 6, your 7-week-old baby may seem to calm down a bit. You may notice more frequent periods of calm and alertness as he explores the world around him. This is no accident. They truly learn more every moment. With all this new brain growth, pay attention to some of these new skills. Tracking objects or people. Do you feel like you are constantly being watched? This is true! Your baby learns to constantly watch you as he gains the ability to follow objects with his eyes as they move. Try out this new skill by holding an object in front of your child's eyes and then slowly moving it from side to side or simply walking around the room. Your child will be best able to track objects or people moving horizontally; tracking of vertical or diagonal movements will occur in the next few months. Smiles. Your baby's first smiles may have appeared last week or will appear this week. As the days pass, your baby will smile at you more and more as he realizes that his smiles lead to mommy's smiles. Children love to make you smile, and even at this young age they are figuring out how to get what they want by being adorable.
Nutrition in the seventh week of pregnancy
During the seventh week of pregnancy, a woman should eat foods high in calcium. This need is due to the fact that at this stage of growth, active structuring of the child’s baby teeth occurs. But you should not, however, abuse calcium, as this threatens to increase the tone of the uterus. Most women suffering from toxicosis may completely lose their appetite. To improve the condition, doctors usually recommend that pregnant women eat a small snack before getting out of bed in the morning, but be aware that cabbage and beans cause excessive gas and bloating. If a pregnant woman does not have morning sickness or other painful symptoms such as heartburn, flatulence or constipation, she can eat almost any food she wants. But it is advisable to use in your daily diet the maximum amount of products containing nutrients, vitamins and minerals. The expectant mother's diet should include fresh vegetables, foods rich in complex carbohydrates, fats, and animal protein.
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It is important to eat mostly healthy foods and avoid spices, various smoked, sweet and salty foods. But foods containing healthy fats and natural carbohydrates will give you the necessary amount of energy and give your child the strength to actively grow and develop. It is very important for a pregnant woman to take walks and perform physical exercises that are intended for pregnant women.
Painful sensations
Sometimes pregnant women experience unpleasant pain and cramps in the abdominal area during this period of pregnancy. As gynecologists note, this is a normal condition due to the fact that the uterine ligaments are subject to constant tension. But pain in the lower part of the stomach can be dangerous if the pain is dull or throbbing. The appearance of lower back pain threatens the possibility of miscarriage; the threat of miscarriage requires taking your health seriously. It is necessary to adhere to the recommendations of gynecologists, for example, avoid high-heeled shoes and do not use a hot bath. Any emotional influences are also undesirable. If bloody discharge does appear, you should not stay at home, but go to the hospital as soon as possible.
During the seventh week of pregnancy, a woman may experience discomfort in the chest area in the form of alarming symptoms of tingling and some swelling. Often this period is accompanied by headaches, but doctors categorically prohibit the use of headache pills due to the possibility of a negative impact on the developing embryo and its health. And if you feel any spontaneous pain, you should seek advice from the doctor who is monitoring you.
When to worry
All children develop at different rates, and children born prematurely or with special needs may have different developmental milestones that must be met according to their own schedules. For full-term babies who have no other medical conditions, you'll want to talk to your pediatrician at 7 weeks if your baby:
- Unable to hold my head up high
- Cannot track horizontal movements
- A flat spot appears to develop either on the back of the head or on both sides of the head
- Can't turn his head
Embryo at 7 weeks of pregnancy and its development
At week 7, the development of the embryo undergoes significant changes every day. Now the bookmarks of all organs are being formed. The cerebral hemispheres are actively growing. You can already discern facial features on the baby’s head. Dark dots are visible where the eyes form. The lining of the ears, nose, and the pit where the mouth will form are also visible.
A narrower part appears between the head and body of the embryo - this is where the neck is formed. The baby's back is still bent. The formation of arms and legs continues. They are already divided into two segments, the fingers have not yet formed. Palms gradually form. The legs are now somewhat shorter than the arms, the areas of the future feet resemble flippers. Fingers will soon form.
The improvement of the heart and blood vessels continues. Four chambers have already practically formed. Large vessels have formed, and contractions of the small heart ensure blood circulation in them.
The formation of the respiratory system continues. The pulmonary section is formed, the bronchial tree divides - the main bronchi are formed.
In a child at 7 weeks of pregnancy, the liver is already actively performing a hematopoietic function. The spleen has formed, which at an early stage of the baby’s development is also responsible for hematopoiesis. The intestinal tube is growing, which for the most part is now located outside the abdominal cavity.
Baby Care Basics
This week is a good time to make belly time a regular part of your daily routine if you haven't already. Tummy time is important at this age, especially because your baby has acquired the neck muscles needed to support his head, but these muscles may be underused if your baby spends a lot of time on his back.
If a baby spends too much time on their back without changing positions, they may be at risk of developing positional plagiocephaly or flat head. Increasing tummy time may help, but in some cases a specially fitted helmet for your baby may be required. Without adequate time for tummy development, babies may also have delays in other developmental milestones such as rolling over, sitting up and crawling because the muscles they need are not strong enough.
Get started with these tips:
Start with shorter periods of time, a few minutes, and increase the time to 10 to 20 minute tummy time periods twice a day. Your child may not like it very much in the beginning. That's normal—they just need more practice. Remember that tummy time doesn't have to be on the floor. When holding your baby to your breast, you can also rely on tummy time because it will still get those muscles working. Use a play mat. Many activity mats and play mats have playful, colorful patterns that your little one can look at and explore to make tummy time more fun. Use a pillow. Breastfeeding pillows are especially beneficial for the tummy—just make sure you never leave your baby unattended around the pillow or on the floor.
Intimate life: is it possible or not?
Is it possible for an expectant mother to have sex? Will this harm the baby? These questions worry almost all pregnant women, especially those who have just learned about their situation. Doctors say that during a normal pregnancy, intimate life is not contraindicated. Of course, it shouldn’t be too stormy, but you shouldn’t completely distance yourself from your spouse. If there is a threat of miscarriage, or if earlier pregnancies ended in miscarriage, it is better to postpone sexual intercourse .
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Your baby may still experience significant amounts of gas at this age. This is completely normal and your baby will outgrow it, or it may be caused by breast milk or formula. If your baby is formula-fed, try experimenting with different types of formula. Your baby's digestive system has changed since birth, so it may be worth re-trying other brands or types of formulas that you have tried in the past without success. The formula that didn't work for your baby at 2 weeks may work at 7 weeks. If your baby is breastfed, think about what you are consuming that may be causing gas in your baby. Some common food culprits that may cause your baby to get gas through breast milk include cow's milk and dairy products, vegetables (such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, onions and peppers), cucumbers, garlic and chocolate.
Dream
This week also marks an important sleep milestone for many babies. According to a 2011 study published in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood, infant fussiness and crying at night peak between 5 and 6 weeks. And while your baby probably won't sleep through the night until around 13 weeks, you can get past the peak age of evening fussiness.
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