Trimester 1 · Month 3

Pregnancy week 9

Your baby is about the size of a cherry.

Your baby at week 9

All essential organs have begun forming. Tiny muscles allow baby to move.

Your body at week 9

Fatigue may peak and then ease. Waistlines thicken slightly; emotions can feel close to the surface.

Garbh Sanskar practice for week 9

Start garbh samvad — speak to your baby for a few minutes daily. Slow breathing helps with nausea and anxiety.

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General information for education only — not medical advice. Every pregnancy is different; consult your doctor.