Pregnancy Week 9: Development of the Embryo and Change to Mother

Development of the Embryo

1. The fetus is now about 2.5cm in length.

2. The embryonic tail disappears around this week.

3. At this moment, you are still unable to tell the gender of the fetus.

Change to the expectant mother

1. There is no significant change to the waist in appearance, and expectant mother's leg may start to feel sore.

2. The expectant mother may also start to experience back pain.

3. Due to the secretion of a significant amount of hormone, your skin may become rough, but this is normal during pregnancy.