9 Weeks Pregnant
At 9 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a raspberry.
- Length
- 1.6 cm (0.6 in)
- Weight
- 1 g (0.0 oz)
- Trimester
- First
- Month
- Month 3
- Weeks to go
- 31
Size of a raspberry
Your baby at 9 weeks
Still about the size of a raspberry, your baby has tiny earlobes, eyelids and the tip of a nose. Muscles are developing, and small jerky movements begin.
Your body at 9 weeks
Hormones may leave you feeling emotional, and your waist may already feel snug from bloating. Heartburn can start as progesterone relaxes the valve at the top of your stomach.
Common symptoms at 9 weeks pregnant
- Mood swings
- Heartburn
- Bloating
- Headaches
- Tender breasts
Every pregnancy is different. Having none of these symptoms is normal too.
Tips for week 9
- Eat smaller meals and avoid lying down right after eating to ease heartburn.
- Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is generally considered safe for headaches; avoid ibuprofen unless your doctor advises it.
- Start thinking about when to share your news at work.
Your week 9 checklist
- Ease heartburn with smaller meals
- Check any medicine with your provider
- Think about when to share your news
Helpful at 9 weeks
9 Weeks Pregnant: your questions answered
How big is a baby at 9 weeks pregnant?
At 9 weeks your baby is about the size of a raspberry: around 1.6 cm (0.6 in) long and weighing about 1 g (0.0 oz). Every baby grows at their own pace.
How many months is 9 weeks pregnant?
9 weeks pregnant is month 3 of your pregnancy, in the first trimester. Your due date is 31 weeks away.
Why am I so emotional at 9 weeks?
Rising estrogen and progesterone affect the brain chemicals that regulate mood, and tiredness makes it harder to cope. Mood swings are common and usually ease in the second trimester. Talk to your provider if low mood lasts.
Sources
This guide is written from public guidance by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the NHS, the CDC and the World Health Organization. Baby sizes are averages; your baby may be bigger or smaller and still perfectly healthy.
General information only, not medical advice.
History of updates
- : Added a weekly checklist and common questions.
- : Matched fruit, length and weight to the Prego app.
- : Published.