When you are 2 months pregnant, the pregnant belly may not look enlarged yet. However, there are so many processes that occur in the body during 2 months of pregnancy. At this time, the fetus is growing and developing rapidly.
If at 1 month pregnant your little one is still called an embryo or a collection of cells, then at 2 months pregnant the embryo has become a fetus with limbs that continue to grow and develop.
Meanwhile, the body changes that pregnant women experience at 2 months of pregnancy are generally still the same as those of the first month of pregnancy.
Fetal Growth During 2 Months Pregnant
Below is an explanation of the growth and development of the fetus from the 8th to the 12th week of pregnancy:
1. 8 weeks pregnant
When entering 2 months or 8 weeks pregnant, the fetus in the uterus is now the size of a peanut with a length of about 1.6 cm and a weight of 1 gram. In this 8th week, the fetus will experience various developments, including:
- Facial appearance begins to form, with the nose and eyelids starting to appear.
- The tail on the back of the embryo begins to disappear, so that the prospective pregnant woman will enter a period known as a fetus.
- The auricle begins to form, both inside and outside the ear.
- The sexes are already formed, but the genitals are still developing.
- The limbs begin to elongate and cartilage begins to form.
- The placenta begins to develop and begins to attach to the uterine wall.
2. 9 weeks pregnant
At 9 weeks pregnant, the fetus has grown to the size of a cherry. Although the size is still very small, the weight of the fetus in the womb of pregnant women will increase rapidly.
Here are some of the growth and development of the fetus that occurs at this gestational age:
- Joints, such as those in the knees, elbows, shoulders, wrists, and ankles, begin to work.
- The heart valves form and the heart begins to divide into 4 chambers.
- The face begins to look clearer, with the formation of the nose, eyes, mouth, and tongue.
- His fingers and toes had grown, though they were still webbed and connected to each other.
- Internal organs, such as the heart, brain, lungs, and kidneys
- The genitals are starting to form, but can't be detected by ultrasound.
- The placenta has developed, so it can produce hormones and provide nutrition to the fetus.
3. 10 weeks pregnant
At the 10th week of gestation, the fetus is the size of a strawberry, about 3 cm long and weighing about 4 grams. In this 10th week, the fetus will experience growth and development as follows:
- Ears began to appear on the right and left side of his head.
- The ear canal is already formed inside
- The upper lip and nostrils begin to form.
- Jaws and potential teeth begin to form.
- The heart beats approximately 180 times per minute.
- Most of the vital organs, such as the brain, lungs, and kidneys, begin to function and mature.
- The head is about half the size of the body, with a bulge at the front of the head. This is part of brain development.
- Fingers and toes begin to separate from each other, and are no longer webbed.
- The fetus begins to move and can already be seen by ultrasound examination.
4. 11 weeks pregnant
At 11 weeks gestation, the fetus has now grown to the size of a lime, with a length of approximately 4.1 cm and a weight of 7 grams. The following is the development of the fetus that will occur in the 11th week:
- Ears start to look clearer.
- Body parts are increasingly formed and the head has filled a third of the entire body.
- Fingernails are starting to appear.
- The bones began to harden.
- The outer parts of the genital organs are still being formed.
- The fetus is already moving actively, but pregnant women can't feel it yet.
5. 12 weeks pregnant
At this week, the fetus has grown to the size of a plum. The fetus at 12 weeks is generally 5.4 cm in size, weighing 14 grams. Here is the development and growth of the fetus that occurs at the age of 12 weeks:
- The fetus is fully formed, with complete limbs, as well as bones and muscles in place.
- The skeleton of the body that is formed from cartilage begins to develop into hard bone.
- The genitals of the fetus are well developed.
- Both eyes and a pair of ears are in place.
- The intestines develop and extend until they approach the umbilical cord, but then return to the abdominal cavity.
- The kidneys are able to produce urine.
- The nervous system has matured.
Body Changes That Occur During 2 Months Pregnant
As previously mentioned, the body changes or symptoms that pregnant women experience during 2 months of pregnancy are generally still the same as the symptoms of 1 month pregnant. However, during this pregnancy pregnant women have experienced changes in pregnancy hormones.
This can cause pregnant women to experience some of the symptoms of pregnancy, such as fatigue, dizziness, frequent urination, mood swings, cravings, as well as nausea and vomiting in the morning or morning sickness.
If pregnant women feel morning sickness What's worse, it could be that pregnant women are also losing weight at this time. However, calm down. As long as pregnant women continue to carry out routine checks and the results are good, this is not something to worry about excessively, yes, pregnant women.
Although there are still many of the same pregnancy symptoms from the previous month, it does not mean that there are no new symptoms at 2 months of pregnancy. Here are some new symptoms that pregnant women may feel at this time:
- vaginal discharge
- Nasal congestion
- Softened gums
- Constipation
- Enlarged breasts
- Unruly hair
- Changes in skin color, such as darkening of the nipples
- Mood change fast
Then, at 2 months pregnant, the cells in the ovaries or ovaries will begin to produce the hormone progesterone, which functions to maintain pregnancy. This hormone will make the amount of blood in the pregnant woman's body increase by about 40–50%. These hormonal changes can also make pregnant women feel hotter easily.
Some Things to Check When 2 Months Pregnant
After carrying out an initial examination to confirm a pregnancy diagnosis, pregnant women can start having regular check-ups according to the schedule given by the obstetrician.
When consulting a doctor, pregnant women may get several questions regarding the complaints they feel and some of the following:
- Date of last menstruation
- Type of contraceptive used
- Medications taken, including whether there are allergies to certain drugs
- History of illness in the family
- History of certain diseases or health problems
- Previous pregnancy history
- History of abortion or miscarriage
Things to Pay Attention to When 2 Months Pregnant
There are several things that can be a guide so that pregnant women at the age of 8-12 weeks feel more comfortable and safe, including:
- Consult a doctor about all medicines that are currently or are about to be consumed by pregnant women, whether prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, or herbal medicines.
- Try to stay active exercising. Choose light-intensity exercise, such as walking or swimming.
- Pay attention to the nutritional intake consumed. Avoid consuming too many sweet foods and snacks that are not nutritious.
- Take pregnancy supplements that contain various important nutrients for pregnant women and fetuses, such as folic acid and iron, as recommended by a doctor.
- Limit contact with pets, such as cats, and stay away from their urine and feces. This is important to prevent toxoplasmosis.
- Reduce stress, for example by listening to music, exercising, yoga, or doing pregnant women's hobbies. Pregnant women can also do me time to deal with stress.
- Use a bra that is more suitable to support your enlarged breasts.
- Make the bedroom more comfortable and clean, so pregnant women can rest better.
- Take the time to read information about pregnancy and childbirth with your husband.
- Ask your husband for help to massage your back, feet, or hands, to relieve fatigue.
In addition, when you are 2 months pregnant, be aware of the risk of miscarriage, yes, pregnant women. This condition can occur in the first trimester of pregnancy. Symptoms of miscarriage that pregnant women need to be aware of include continuous bleeding accompanied by the discharge of tissue clots, pain in the abdomen and back, and weakness.
Although at 2 months pregnant pregnant women will feel many uncomfortable symptoms, enjoy this as part of a beautiful process to meet your little one. As the gestational age increases, pregnant women will feel better and it is easier to move.
If pregnant women still have questions about being pregnant for 2 months, don't hesitate to consult a doctor, okay?