What does the belly look like at 2 months of pregnancy? Embryo development by days and weeks. Possible deviations from the norm

5th week from conception (7th obstetric week)

This week new changes are taking place with the rudiments of the child’s body, face, and limbs. The digestive tract begins to form, the rectum is already present. There is still a “tail”, but by the 10-11th week it will be gone. The embryo also develops lungs. The placenta thickens and the umbilical cord attaches to the wall of the uterus. The rudiments of the face, eyes (iris), mouth, and nose appear. You can even make out tiny nostrils. Only a week has passed since the rudiments of limbs appeared, and now you can guess where the handle will be and where the shoulder will be. The development of almost all internal organs. The embryo has its own blood type. The structural features of the unborn child's face are visible. The eyes have a retina and a lens. The muscular system develops, the embryo can move.

The fetus begins to develop a tiny face. On the side of the head there are two tiny pigment circles. Over the next few months, they will move to the face and turn into baby eyes. The palms begin to form. The rudiments of the baby's genital organs are already present, but this week it is still impossible to determine whether it is a boy or a girl. The buds begin to develop very quickly. Transvaginal ultrasound is 100% likely to show the embryo and its cardiac activity. The eyelids float over the baby's eyes and gradually close them, thus protecting the developing eye structure from light and dryness (from the 28th week, at the baby's request, the eyes can begin to open). At the same stage of pregnancy, the baby’s inner ear is formed, the outer ear develops, the jaws take shape, and the rudiments of teeth appear. But the most important thing is that the baby begins to move! And since he is still too small, his mother does not feel his movements. The huge head is tilted towards the chest.
A face is forming, but the eyes are still at the sides and tightly closed.
Black pigment is visible under the skin of the eyes.
The arms and legs are clearly visible with splits at the ends that will turn into fingers.
The heart begins to pump blood throughout the embryo's body.
IN general outline the central nervous system developed.
The development of bone cells has begun.
The embryo already has lungs, intestines, liver, kidneys and internal organs, but all this is not yet fully formed.
Embryo length and weight
The length from the crown to the sacrum is approximately 7-9 mm.
Weight – about 0.8 g.

The embryonic trachea expands and extends downwards, forming horns - the future bronchi.
The tiny limbs elongate, with the arms being stronger than the legs, and are divided into three parts: shoulder, forearm, hand, thigh, lower leg, foot.
A tubercle forms between the legs, from which the external genitalia will develop.
The tubercles of the child's future face (nasal, maxillary and mandibular), which appeared at the beginning of last week, are moving towards the center of the face, leaving one open gap: this is his future mouth.
The epidermis covering the oral cavity curves on each jaw in the shape of a horseshoe, this is where the rudiments of the teeth will be located.
The gill slits disappear without a trace. A narrowing forms between the head and the body - the future neck.
You yourself
Your baby begins to experience an increased need for nutrition. The amount of blood in your body increases to meet its needs. This leads to stagnation of blood in the lower extremities, and you feel the heaviness in your legs that is typical for pregnant women, which will accompany you in the future.
6th (8th obstetric) week
Tiny fingers begin to form on the rudiments of the arms and legs, and the arms themselves are already beginning to bend at the elbows and wrists. The ears begin to form on both sides of the neck, the upper lip appears on the face, and the shape of the nose appears. The eyes are still very wide-set, but they are already developing eyelids. The intestines become so long that sometimes they even protrude into the area of ​​the umbilical cord: this is a so-called physiological hernia.
The baby has already become quite similar to an adult. The heart beats, the stomach produces gastric juice, and the kidneys begin to function. Muscles contract under the influence of impulses coming from the brain. By looking at a child's blood, you can determine his Rh affiliation. Fingers and joints have formed. The baby's face acquires its own features, facial expressions begin to reflect what is happening in the environment around him. The baby's body responds to touch.
The embryo has become a fetus and can now be called a baby.
All the main internal organs have formed, but they are still in their infancy and do not occupy their final position inside the body.
A face was defined: a tip appeared at the nose, nostrils emerged, and a mouth formed. There is already a language.
The inner ear is formed.
The fingers have formed, but they are still bound by membranes.
The occipital part of the brain is clearly visible.
The arms and legs became longer, and the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees became more prominent.
The fetus is quite mobile, but you don’t feel it yet.
Embryo length and weight
The length from the crown to the sacrum is approximately 8-11 mm. The fruit is the size of a strawberry.
Weight – about 1.5 g.
The embryo is mobile in its environment, in the amniotic sac. By the end of the 8th week, the diameter ovum reaches 22 mm. Clear identification of the embryo (head, torso, limbs, etc.) is possible. The heart contracts at a frequency of 112-136 beats per minute. At about the same time, the nasal cavities acquire olfactory receptors, but the nose is still closed with mucus plugs and does not function. The baby cannot breathe in the liquid environment that surrounds him.
The rudiment of the optic nerve is formed. It grows from the primary brain and lengthens to reach the face. On the surface of the facial skin, the ends of the nerve branch and form the retina. Then, through the differentiation of skin cells at the temples, the lens and at the same time the cornea are formed. Future eyes will temporarily be located in this place.
You yourself
The entrance to the cervix is ​​closed with a dense plug of coagulated cervical mucus, which protects the uterus from infection.
For the same purpose - to resist possible bacterial infections - the acidity of vaginal discharge increases. But at the same time, the vagina becomes more susceptible to fungi. The risk of contracting a fungal disease increases.
Please note: If you are Rh negative and the baby's dad is Rh positive, now is the time to get tested for the presence of Rh antibodies in your blood. The fact is that around this time the baby begins to produce proteins of the Rh system (if the unborn baby is Rh positive), and the mother’s body can begin to react to them by producing antibodies.
7th (9th obstetric) week. The genital organs begin to form.
The head is strongly tilted forward (due to the large convexity of the back of the head) and hangs over the chest.
The neck emerges.
The body lengthens. At the end section, the small tail (a reminder of our distant past) that ended the spinal column disappears.
He takes on a human face. The head takes on a spherical shape. The tubercles representing the nostrils and jaws are moving closer together. The eyes, previously located at the level of the temples, move towards the nose, but are still located at its base. Since we can already talk about the nose, its nasal folds during this period are separated by a seam in the shape of the letter U and form the wings of the nose, but still flattened. The face, until now flat, is rounded, and the nose and eyes protrude forward. The corners of the mouth become thinner, the edges thicken, turning into lips.
Skeletal muscles are actively developing. He can bend his elbows at a 90° angle to his body. The knees are most often at an angle, but directed forward, the feet are parallel.
The pulmonary horns are divided into five bronchi. The branching of the bronchial tree begins.
Just like on my hands last week, my toes are now appearing.
By thickening the epidermis, nails are formed, but in a strange way. They appear on the side of the palms and soles. But thanks to the rotating and sliding movements, the nails move to the tips of the fingers and toes, where they will continue to grow. Instead, tactile pads are formed on the palmar and plantar surfaces of the fingers.
The “back” of the embryo will begin to straighten, and the tail will begin to “dry out.” The head is still disproportionately large, tilted towards the chest. The eyes are already quite formed, but covered with a membrane. The embryo already has muscles, and it is slowly starting to move: however, so far only ultrasound can determine this. The limbs continue to develop further, with the arms developing faster than the legs. The flipper palms already have a hint of fingers: the membranes between them are gradually disappearing. We have elbows! The baby already has elbows! The strengthening of the skeletal system begins.

You yourself
The possibility of spontaneous miscarriage still worries you. If it suddenly happens, it is probably due to impaired fetal development. Thus, nature decides not to bring a defective pregnancy to completion.
For another two weeks, the risk of miscarriage remains.
There is no set date for your first visit to the doctor, but you should have your first check-up between 9 and 12 weeks of pregnancy. This blurred period is explained by the fact that some expectant mothers who have irregular menstrual cycles notice that they are pregnant too late. You should be interested in having your first consultation as early as possible, so that in case of a risky pregnancy you can register on time.
First mandatory prenatal consultation
It includes:
1. Clinical examination including measurement blood pressure, listening to the heartbeat (later the fetal heartbeat), weighing, palpation of the abdomen, vaginal examination, the next six prenatal consultations will be similar;
2. Urinalysis is also a mandatory element of all prenatal consultations. It pays special attention to albuminuria (excretion of protein in the urine) and/or glucoeuria (excretion of sugar in the urine);
3. Blood test.
What does your first blood test show?
The results of the first blood test will determine the level of attention that doctors and obstetricians will pay to your pregnancy and birth.
1. Blood type
A, B, AB or 0 - your blood type will definitely be indicated on your card, since in an emergency requiring a blood transfusion, it must be known in advance.
2. Rh factor: + or -
If the membrane surrounding red blood cells contains the Rh factor, a special protein substance, then your Rh factor is positive; if this protein is absent, then your Rh factor is negative.
The problem arises if the mother's Rh is negative and the father's is positive.
3. Determination of antibodies against rubella is carried out in International Units (IU)
If you have never had rubella but become infected with it in the first four months of pregnancy, the fetus may have serious birth defects. A blood test to determine whether it contains antibodies to the rubella virus will clarify the picture.
10 or more IU is an indicator of the content of specific antibodies in a milliliter of blood, which can be used to say that you had rubella in childhood and are immune to it. In this case, your child is not in any danger, nor are other pregnant women who do not have immunity with whom you communicate. Rubella cannot be infected a second time, so you are not a source of infection and cannot become a carrier of this disease.
Less than 10 IU - you have never had rubella, so you need to constantly monitor the level of antibodies in your blood. An increased number of antibodies indicates that you are infected with rubella. This does not mean that your child is also infected. To know this for sure, the doctor will test fetal blood taken from the umbilical cord vein under ultrasound guidance. If fetal infection is detected, appropriate treatment is provided immediately. If, unfortunately, the child is found to have serious developmental defects (related to vision, hearing, nervous system), the doctor may suggest termination of pregnancy.
4. RV (Wassermann reaction) - an indicator of syphilis infection
This infectious disease is now rare (due, among other things, to blood testing for the presence of the pathogen). If a blood test reveals that you are a carrier of Treponema pallidum, you are prescribed penicillin-based treatment, which is very effective and does not harm the unborn baby. Control tests are carried out throughout pregnancy.
5. optional studies
Definition of HIV
It is not required, but is highly recommended. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), and when it is detected, the expectant mother is treated, which significantly reduces the risk of passing it on to the child.
Testing for hepatitis B antigens and antibodies
You may be carrying the virus without knowing it, and your baby may be at risk of contracting it during birth. However, there is now a serum and a vaccine that will prevent the baby from becoming infected if the necessary measures are taken immediately after birth.
Quantitative blood test indicators
This test looks for anemia and bleeding disorders. The analysis records: the number of red blood cells in one cubic milliliter of blood (an underestimated figure is alarming, as it may indicate anemia); the number of leukocytes in one cubic milliliter of blood (an increased number indicates the presence of infection); the number of blood platelets (platelets) in one cubic milliliter, which play a significant role in the process of blood clotting; average hemoglobin content in red blood cells - a decrease in this indicator also makes one suspect anemia; and the total level of hemoglobin in the blood, which allows us to assess the ability of this molecule to carry oxygen in the mother’s body and subsequently transfer it to the child.
From the first months of pregnancy, you may have a lack of red blood cells and an increased number of white blood cells. Indeed, in order to provide a sufficient amount of blood to the circulatory system of the mother and child, the amount of blood must increase from month to month, especially for the liquid part - plasma. The amount of plasma increases much faster than the number of red blood cells, and the pregnant woman’s blood becomes “diluted” in terms of red blood cells. However, leukocytes are able to multiply quickly, so an increase in their number in the blood of pregnant women is not an indicator of an inflammatory disease.
Knowing this feature, the doctor will closely monitor the blood test, especially the balance of forces between the formed elements of the blood.

8(10) weeks

The 10th week is a kind of starting point for your baby. The general parameters of the body have already been laid down, and in the next 6.5 months the building blocks will complete its “construction”. Your child is becoming more and more like himself. The fingers are already separated, the taste buds of the tongue and tooth buds appear. The tail is gone (it disappears this week), the brain continues to develop, and at a phenomenal rate: a quarter of a million new neurons are produced every minute. The embryo's heart has also already formed.
Although the external genitalia are still unidentifiable, the testicles - if it is a boy - begin to produce testosterone - the male hormone that will turn him into a great boy! If by 10 weeks everything is fine with the embryo, then hurray! – he is no longer at risk of congenital anomalies. From this week, your baby is called a fetus.

Over the past 2 months, he has experienced the greatest change in his intrauterine life. The remaining 7 months will be a gradual improvement of what was laid down. Events that mark developmental milestones may seem less impressive.
Skeleton, joints, muscles - all elements of the musculoskeletal system are present. However, they will undergo some more changes.
The first tactile receptors appear on the inner surface of the mouth and around it. Very soon their number will even exceed that of adults. The unborn baby is also very sensitive to stimulation that affects his upper lip (waves of amniotic fluid, vibrations of the umbilical cord or movements of his arms and legs). He responds to them with facial mobility.
The eyelids stretch and close...there’s nothing to look at yet!
Cartilage is gradually replaced by bone tissue.
Hands, legs, fingers, knees are already present in the miniature. Your baby will soon start sucking his thumb. He is already moving, although still involuntarily. The eyes are closed for centuries and this will continue until 25-27 weeks. The auricle is formed. The upper lip is formed.
Embryo length and weight
The length from the crown to the sacrum is approximately 27-35 mm.
Weight – about 4 g.
You yourself
Your heart pumps one and a half liters of blood per minute. Its work will increase every month, and by the end of pregnancy this figure will reach 6 liters per minute.
This intense work is also reflected in the heart rate. Previously, the heart beat 80-90 times per minute, now the number of contractions exceeds 100, and it works in an enhanced mode.
In the second month of embryonic life, a qualitative leap in the development of the embryo occurs. Due to the fact that the cells of the germ layers intensively multiply, are redistributed in space and specialize, organs and tissues are formed. The embryo changes dramatically...
In the second month of embryonic life, a qualitative leap in the development of the embryo occurs. Due to the fact that the cells of the germ layers intensively multiply, are redistributed in space and specialize, organs and tissues are formed. The embryo changes dramatically...
Starting from weeks 4 to 8, the cells of the outer germ layer work hard on the “sketch” of the central and peripheral nervous system: the brain and spinal cord, which conduct the nerve pathways, are laid. Initially, the brain has a smooth surface, like that of fish. Later, the first signs of convolutions appear, and it begins to resemble the brain of reptiles. But only towards the end of the intrauterine period the embryonic brain will become the human brain.
The outer leaf also forms sensitive tissue (epithelium) of the ears, nose and eyes, skin, hair, and nails.
The cells of the middle leaf give rise to the muscles of the skeleton, internal organs and blood vessels, heart, blood, lymph, blood and lymphatic vessels, cartilage and bones, spleen, kidneys, gonads and finally, the membranes lining all body cavities.
The cells of the inner leaf form the epithelial lining of the organs of the digestive system, as well as the epithelium of the liver and pancreas.
Just think: from the first few dozen cells with the same genetic makeup, strong, rigid cells of bone tissue, super complex cells of the nervous system, secretory cells of endocrine organs, elastic and elastic muscle cells are formed - in a word, the whole great variety of cells of the human body. The process of their differentiation and specialization is extremely complex.
As studies have shown, each cell at the stage of specialization is extremely “choosy”; for its development it needs specific conditions. Firstly, she is not indifferent to what salts and in what concentration are contained in the blood and tissue fluid that washes her (the ionic composition of the medium). Secondly, its specialization can be influenced by the waste products of other, neighboring cells. It is known that the exchange of these products occurs through blood, lymph, and tissue fluid. And thirdly, each cell requires contact with a specific inducing tissue. For example, the cornea of ​​the eye develops only in contact with the lens. When, in an experiment, skin cells were transplanted into a chicken embryo in place of the lens, it grew feathers instead of a cornea.
It happens that life itself performs terrible experiments. Various unfavorable environmental factors and infectious diseases of the mother can disrupt the intimate mechanisms of cell differentiation and organ formation, and this leads to tragic consequences - the appearance of a child with congenital deformities.
At 5-6 weeks, the limbs of the embryo develop especially quickly. They lengthen, division into sections appears, hands and feet appear, more like flippers with five rays - future fingers.
At week 7, ossification begins (already!) of the skeleton, which will end only by the age of 20-25.
At 5-6 weeks, another important event occurs: the embryo acquires a face. His eyes, previously located almost on the sides of his head, come closer together. There are no eyelids yet, so they seem huge on a tiny face. The embryo has a very “smart”, convex forehead. And in a flat nose with turned-out nostrils, it is difficult to guess the outlines of the future perky snub nose, or an “aristocratic” nose with a hump, or a long, curious one, like Pinocchio’s... The lips are just emerging, and in the depths of the gums the rudiments of baby teeth are pecked out by tiny grains.
No, you can't call him pretty. But it is still clear that this is a person and no one else.
So in just two months, a single-celled “amoeba” becomes a person. Or rather, its first sketch, a sketch. In 50-60 days, the organs and systems of the body have time to form only in general terms. Over the next 7 months, the body will develop, becoming more and more complex and self-improving. Life before birth continues.
Attention: 4-8 weeks is a critical period in the life of the unborn child, when the embryo is most sensitive to all kinds of damaging factors.
The placenta is not absolute protection for the fetus. Various chemicals, including some medications, are able to cross the placenta and cause Negative influence on embryo development.
Be extremely careful with medications, especially in the first and second months of pregnancy, when all the organs and systems of the child are developing! Take medications only as recommended by your doctor.
TERATOGENIC (from the Greek word “teratos” - freak) are all factors that can interfere with the process of cell specialization, grossly disrupt it and lead to developmental abnormalities.
This property is possessed by large doses of radiation, x-rays, and many chemicals in high concentrations that exceed the maximum permissible standards.
Nutrients can also be of concern to the pregnant woman and the fetus. In particular, caffeine in high concentrations can cause spontaneous, that is, spontaneous abortions in early pregnancy.
In the USA, 550 pregnant coffee lovers were examined. Only one woman out of 14 who drank more than 6 cups of coffee a day was able to stay pregnant. In the remaining 13, fetal development stopped and the pregnancy was terminated.
Based on materials from the book by A.I. Brusilovsky "Life before birth".
Baby's hands

Early pregnancy brings new sensations and awareness of life changes. For unmarried people, it always comes “unexpectedly”; before the pregnancy test, there was hope that it was “just a delay.”

For married women, the condition is predictable, and at the 2nd month of pregnancy it is finally confirmed that she is pregnant. An important time for the formation of the fetus and hormonal changes in the body.

Is the belly noticeable at 2 months of pregnancy?

The tummy has not become round, as happens after the 4th month, but tight clothes confirm the new “status”. Tight trousers and skirts tighten slightly swollen fabrics; you will have to change them to more spacious things.

If you don’t control your diet and lifestyle, constantly eat and sleep, it’s easy to “grow” two sizes by the time you miss your second period. In plump ladies in the second month of pregnancy, the belly is not visible at all. But inside the body it is already forming unborn child, in which the limbs, head and spine emerge.

Symptoms of pregnancy at 2 months

Changes occur under the influence of hormones. Indicative signs and symptoms of pregnancy in the second month after conception:

1. at 2 months of pregnancy, nausea in the morning, vomiting from the sight of food and strong odors;
2. weakness, drowsiness and slight dizziness;
3. I haven’t had my period for more than 2 weeks, but my lower abdomen is tight;
4. emotional imbalance and sudden mood swings;
5. the body gets tired quickly, after eating it wants to sleep;
6. gastronomic preferences change, you want a new product or are drawn to a strange combination of tastes;
7. sometimes the appetite completely disappears;
8. old diagnoses in remission are exacerbating;
9. the new body produces its own hormones - the “conflict” causes toxicosis.

Students and businesswomen are rarely interested in what symptoms are in the 2nd month of pregnancy and do not pay attention to changes. It doesn't take much time to take a pregnancy test in the morning on an empty stomach. If it is confirmed, it is better to immediately go to the women’s office and register.

This is the first period when there are no periods, but due to the scanty brown discharge, it is easy to miss the symptoms and signs of pregnancy (at 2 months of pregnancy). The temperature persists and the urge to urinate is frequent. The increased blood flow puts pressure on the veins that appear under the skin on the thighs, abdomen and chest.

Second month of pregnancy: what happens in the female body?

Sometimes the only thing that suggests pregnancy is traces of search queries on the topics “pregnancy” and “toxicosis”. A negative reaction to your favorite foods due to changes in the body is another sign. Giving birth to children is natural for the female body, so parents should take this news normally so as not to cause moral trauma to their daughter. Sudden termination of pregnancy is a hormonal chaos that causes enormous harm to health.

Hormones are small molecules, but they make a child a girl, a girl, a woman and a mother. After the hormonal surge caused by conception, the body will not be the same. This is already a young woman preparing for childbirth, although she still has to get used to being pregnant at 2 months. The breasts enlarge and adapt to feeding after childbirth.

Pregnant women are prohibited from:

• alcohol and cigarettes;
• high heels and tight clothing;
• hard physical labor;
• increased emotional and educational stress;
• combining work and study, lack of sleep and other preconditions for chronic overwork.

Do you have discharge and periods during the 2nd month of pregnancy?

Infections are accompanied by sensations - burning and itching in the vagina. This happens during unplanned conception, if agents of sexually transmitted diseases have entered the body. Chronic kidney and bladder diseases are a source of inflammation.

Fungal diseases such as thrush join the “bouquet” that needs to be treated. Advanced candidiasis returns when the acid-base balance of the mucous membranes changes. If a pregnant woman has been infected with syphilis or AIDS, there can be no question of full gestation.

It happens that the next period “comes”, but this is not the norm. Pathology may indicate placental abruption - a harbinger of miscarriage. If a woman has not yet decided whether she wants a child, contacting a gynecologist is still necessary. The specialist will decide what to do next - whether cleaning or preservation of the fetus is necessary.

What does an ultrasound show at 2 months, fetal size and organs

The first ultrasound examination should not be ignored, although it is not yet clear what the arms and legs look like. In the early stages, specialists can determine:

1. One or two fetuses in the uterus.
2. Presence of pathologies.
3. Threat of miscarriage.
4. Genetic diseases.

How the body tolerates abortion and surgical interventions at 2 months of pregnancy

The decision about abortion after 90 days is made by the doctor. Termination of pregnancy in late stages - artificial birth. Medical abortion up to 7 weeks is performed by introducing chemicals or vacuum correction. The release of the fertilized egg from the uterus after an injection is perceived as light bleeding.

Surgical intervention (for various reasons) is stressful for the pregnant woman’s body; anesthesia can negatively affect the fetus. Planned operations during pregnancy are best performed under local anesthesia.

Mini-abortion (up to weeks) or vacuum aspiration is the suction of an egg from the uterus, which is performed under anesthesia. From the point of view of any religion, abortion and contraception after conception are equated to the sin of infanticide. Many women who were forced to make such a decision feel depressed and remorseful.

We remind you that abortion is not a method of contraception, but a gross intervention in physiology, accompanied by hormonal stress.

Sex in the second month of pregnancy

If there is a threat of miscarriage, and the uterus reacts too violently to hormonal release, it is better to reduce the frequency of contacts without cooling the marital tenderness.

The uterus is in good shape and repeated miscarriages that have occurred before are the only contraindications. Sudden movements, the deepest possible penetrations and suspicions of infection are warnings for a man. If your spouse is not feeling well, it is better to moderate your ardor until the level of female libido is restored.

How does a pregnant woman’s body cope with flying at 2 months?

If your pregnancy is comfortable, you can fly without complications for up to 7 months with an accompanying person. You need loose, comfortable clothing and a supply of purified water. For a flight in the 2nd month of pregnancy, documents are not needed, and visually it is difficult to guess the situation.

When the belly is visible, airline employees have the right to demand a certificate of pregnancy, an exchange card and a doctor’s certificate of normal health. They have the right to offer to sign a guarantee, which removes responsibility for health during the trip. When a pregnant woman is in the cabin, she can ask for a seat closer to the exit; if there is discomfort from neighbors, tell the flight attendant. We offer a service for pre-ordering individual meals, take advantage, if you have enough money, fly in the business class cabin.

The first months of bearing a child are the most difficult. All vital organs of the fetus are formed. Enormous changes occur in the body of the expectant mother. All of them are aimed at creating comfortable conditions for the development of the baby. The belly at 2 months of pregnancy is not yet visible, but the woman, due to the lack of menstruation, is already aware of her new condition. It's time to take a test and make an appointment with a gynecologist.

What does the belly look like at 2 months pregnant?

In the second month the belly is not noticeable, the fetus is still too small

There are no pronounced external physical changes in the figure. The breasts swell and signs of toxicosis appear. The woman experiences weakness and drowsiness, and is tormented by attacks of nausea.

This occurs due to changes in hormonal levels. The moment that triggers them is the introduction of the fertilized egg into the wall of the uterus. During implantation, its cells create villi, which connect with the blood vessels of the reproductive organ, forming the chorion. It begins to produce substances that prevent the woman’s body from rejecting the new emerging life. Their level directly depends on the duration of pregnancy. By eight weeks, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) reaches its maximum, then begins to gradually decrease: the chorion turns into the placenta.

The appearance of hCG in the body gives a signal to the brain. He, receiving it, launches a large-scale restructuring of the entire metabolic process. With the blood flow, the new hormone enters the pituitary gland and stimulates the production of female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. An increase in their number affects the well-being of the expectant mother. They are “to blame” for the appearance of dizziness, severe headaches, insomnia, excessive pigmentation and hair loss, hypersensitivity to odors, and changes in taste preferences.

Under the influence of hormones, the mammary glands enlarge. The milk ducts develop and grow in them. The breasts swell and become painful. The organs and systems of the fetus are formed, the structure of the heart, lungs, liver and pancreas is formed. The fingers on the embryo's hands become visible, and the eyes, ears and nose are clearly visible. By the end of the sixth week, the neural tube has formed. The brain receives the first signals from the outside.

In the second month of pregnancy, the fetus is already moving, but the mother does not yet feel the movements. His back gradually straightens. The body length is only two and a half centimeters, but you can already see all the facial features. The embryo becomes a fetus. The volume of the abdominal cavity is sufficient to accommodate a baby of this size, so the belly is not visible at 6, 8 and 9 weeks of pregnancy. However, hormonal changes cause severe swelling of the peritoneal wall.

An increase in the amount of progesterone affects. It helps stretch and relax smooth muscles. In the case of the uterus, this is good. But such an effect on other organs leads to the formation of signs of malaise. Due to the relaxation of the muscle sphincter located between the stomach and esophagus, severe heartburn and nausea occur.

Progesterone makes the intestines less active: food stagnates in the tract and begins to rot. This causes the formation of a large amount of gases. As a result, the stomach swells, so women feel that their interesting position becomes noticeable to others.

Possible unpleasant sensations and ways to deal with them

By this time, many women experience aching pain in the lower back and pubic area. This may be normal. By the sixth week of gestation, a change occurs in the lumen of the vessels feeding the growing embryo. Their diameter increases. The walls are rebuilt: the muscle layer practically disappears. This is necessary in order to prevent the possibility of vascular spasms. In this way, biological protection is created from the effects of stress factors.

As a result of the described changes, blood flow to the uterus and external genitalia increases. Scientists have found that by the second month of pregnancy, in intensity and volume it can be compared with the blood flow that feeds the heart of an adult, his kidneys and brain. Congestion of the pelvic vessels is one of the reasons for the appearance of aching pain in the lower back and abdomen. This is the norm.

From the seventh week of pregnancy, relaxin biosynthesis begins. In later stages, it participates in preparing the mother’s body for childbirth: it relaxes the cervix, weakens the connection between the pubic symphysis, other pelvic bones and the coccygeal joint. At an early stage, the hormone promotes the growth and formation of new blood vessels. This significantly reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and increases the life expectancy of representatives of the fairer sex who give birth to several children.

Relaxation and stretching of the muscles and ligaments of the pelvis is another physiological factor that provokes the appearance of unpleasant sensations in the stomach of the expectant mother. Long rest helps relieve their intensity. If this does not happen, you need to contact a gynecologist. There are situations when pain in the lower abdomen may indicate pathological changes.

Alarming symptoms

Every fourth pregnancy ends in spontaneous abortion. This happens for various reasons. The most common provocateurs are:

• Hormonal imbalances: a woman’s level of male sex hormones increases, they interfere with the production of progesterone. A properly selected course of medications can eliminate the problem and save the child.
• Rh conflict: occurs when an embryo inherits a positive Rh factor from its father, and the mother has a negative one. Her body perceives the appearance of the embryo as an invasion of a foreign object, so the immune system tries to suppress and reject it. This phenomenon can be prevented only at the stage of pregnancy planning. The expectant mother is offered to undergo a course of immunomodulatory therapy.
• Sexually transmitted infections: infection with syphilis, gonorrhea, toxoplasmosis, herpes causes damage to the membranes and makes the further development of the baby impossible. Many diseases can occur hidden, in such situations spontaneous abortion inevitable. It can be prevented by undergoing a medical examination, identifying and suppressing the infection at the stage of pregnancy planning.
• Chronic inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs: become causes of constant intoxication of the body.
• A combination of factors associated with an unhealthy lifestyle: poor nutrition, bad habits, excessive consumption of caffeinated drinks, constant stress.

The threat of miscarriage can develop without bleeding. Its presence can be indicated by pain in the lower abdomen that does not go away after a long rest. Their intensity is constantly increasing, gradually they become similar to contractions. The appearance of such alarming symptoms should prompt you to urgently seek medical help.

Frozen pregnancy diagnosed when embryo development stops. It is characterized by the appearance of inflammatory changes in the fertilized egg. When they spread to the walls of the uterus, pain occurs in the lower abdomen, body temperature rises, and copious discharge begins, which contains blood and pus. They indicate the beginning of decomposition of the fetus.

Reducing breast volume, lack of sensitivity and pain, and a sharp cessation of toxicosis help to recognize the described pathological condition in the early stages. In the second month of pregnancy, these are very alarming symptoms. If they appear, you should definitely see a doctor and undergo an ultrasound examination.

Ectopic pregnancy happens when the fertilized egg, for some reason, does not have time to leave the fallopian tube by the scheduled date and attaches to its walls, and not to the walls of the uterus. The embryo continues to grow and develop. Since this happens constantly, the hollow organ is stretched, causing severe pain localized in one side. This condition requires active medical intervention: rupture of the fallopian tube can lead to the death of a woman.

Bubble skid- a very rare complication in which the chorionic villi, which are responsible for adhesion of the fertilized egg to the uterus, degenerate into structures appearance resembling a bunch of grapes. Such neoplasms are considered benign. The peak of their formation occurs precisely in the eighth week of pregnancy. With the development of such a pathology, a woman experiences uterine bleeding. In the discharge, chorionic villi - red or brown bubbles - are clearly visible to the naked eye.

Patients complain of nagging pain in the lower abdomen, increased signs of toxicosis - weakness and nausea are more intense than during normal pregnancy. During the examination, it is possible to detect a discrepancy between the size of the uterus and the due date (more than expected), high blood pressure, anemia, preeclampsia, hyperthyroidism, and absence of a fetal heartbeat.

Uterine fibroids during pregnancy, it can provoke degeneration of a benign node (its destruction). This phenomenon causes necrosis of tumor tissue. As a result, swelling, cysts, and bleeding are formed. The woman feels pain in the area where the fibroids are located, the tone of the uterus increases, and the number of leukocytes in the blood increases. The diagnosis is confirmed using ultrasound.

By the second month of pregnancy, you already understand that you are pregnant. A sign is the absence of menstruation, you feel nauseous, feel weak, sleepy, and swell your breasts.

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Main signs of 2 months of pregnancy.

1. Lack of menstruation. If in the first month you may not understand that you are pregnant, because in the first month there may be bleeding that you can mistake for menstruation, then in the second month everything is clear.
2. Toxicosis. Your morning begins with you feeling sick, sometimes vomiting. You may feel nauseous throughout the day. Some odors, for example, onions, garlic, or favorite perfumes, begin to irritate. This is due to increased sensitivity.
3. Taste buds. Not all women, but quite often, taste sensations change. May crave sweets or, conversely, incompatible foods. It is important to know that eating large quantities of sweets is harmful for the body of a woman and baby; you should not eat fatty or fried foods, and try to consume dairy products in moderation.
4. Constantly pulls you to sleep, you feel weak. You want to rest more.
5. The breasts begin to swell and become more sensitive. The nipples and halos around them become darker, and the veins on the chest begin to stand out more strongly.
6. Often the 2nd month of pregnancy is characterized by increased brittleness of nails, hair loss and split ends.
7. Various skin rashes and pigmentation are possible.

What symptoms might there be?

In the second month, the female body begins to adapt to the new position and discomfort may occur. Let's look at the symptoms in the 2nd month of pregnancy.

1. Urination. During this period, you may notice that you start running to the toilet more often. This is due to the fact that during pregnancy the uterus enlarges and puts pressure on the bladder, which leads to increased urine output.
2. Due to the fact that the uterus is growing, there may be heartburn, indigestion, colic, and bloating.
3. There may be increased emotionality. At one time you may feel strong fear, worry, and anxiety. And at other times - joy, i.e. you will experience an emotional upsurge.
4. Varicose veins The veins on the chest begin to stand out even more, but not only that. You may notice burgundy lines on your legs, especially around the hips. Maroon and blue lines may also appear on the calves. This indicates varicose veins.

During the second month, the expectant mother's legs become more tired than usual and require more careful care.

If your legs start to get tired and hurt too quickly, you need to do the following.

1. When you sit at a table or at a computer, try to keep your legs straight; you cannot cross them or cross your legs.
2. Eat right, exercise. It is very important not to gain extra pounds.
3. You can't lift weights.
4. Move and move again! Try not to sit still.
5. If you are sitting, place your legs higher - this will help avoid swelling and reduce tension on the veins.
6. Special compression tights help a lot.

Excessive consumption of sweets is undesirable and negatively affects health

It often happens that during this period the temperature ranges from 37 to 37.3.

What is possible and what is not

If you are in your second month of pregnancy, then this sign is for you.

How is our child doing?

What does the belly look like at 2 months pregnant? The belly is almost invisible. If you are plump, it’s not visible at all. Although others may say that you are already plump, this is not so. Only the uterus has increased in size. She became heavier.

During this period, all the baby’s organs begin to emerge. In the second month, you need to be especially careful not to get sick, because even a small cold can cause organs to develop incorrectly.

When you are sick, your body spends energy on you, but there is no energy left for the child. If you get sick, contact your gynecologist immediately.

Under no circumstances should you be treated with conventional medications against colds or infections. All that is possible is treatment with herbs and teas. Plants should be used for inhalation.

There are a number of explanations for the fact that the fruit is not visible from the outside.

If the belly is not noticeable in the 2nd month of pregnancy, let’s figure out what happens to the baby in the 2nd month of pregnancy week by week.

1. Week 5. This week we can already observe the outlines of the head, legs, arms, and spine. During this period, the nervous system, brain and spinal cord are formed, the heart begins to slowly work, because the circulatory system develops.
   Now mother and child will eat the same thing, i.e. they are now interconnected.
   The reproductive system is formed. The pancreas, liver, and respiratory system are formed.
2. Week 6. The nervous system begins to strengthen. The brain appears. The head, legs, arms begin to form. The heart begins to beat. Cartilaginous tissue also appears, thanks to which tendons and muscles will form. Gradually a nose, mouth, ears appear, but no eyes yet. The digestive system develops, the intestinal tube, liver, and stomach begin to appear. The respiratory and immune systems also develop, and the first blood vessels appear.
3. Week 7. The heart changes from a two-chambered one to a four-chambered one and begins to pump blood throughout the body. Blood vessels have almost formed. The intestines increase in size, the appendix and large intestine are formed. The lungs, kidneys, and endocrine system begin to appear. The gonads are forming, and parents can already find out the sex of the child. The child’s eyes develop – eyelashes, the iris, and the retina appear. The outlines of the nose, jaw, and upper lip are just beginning to appear. The arms and legs begin to bend. Palms appear.
4. Week 8. The nervous system and brain are already fully formed. Fingers are already visible on the arms, with which the baby moves slightly. Bone tissue has formed, the child is already moving both arms and legs.
5. Week 9. The baby's ears and neck are already beginning to be visible. The bases for baby teeth begin to appear. The baby is already breathing, swallowing food that comes to him through the placenta. The child is already beginning to control his coordination, and the pituitary gland is also beginning to form. Lymph and lymph nodes are formed. The baby's first muscles and bones appear.

Is it possible to have sex while 2 months pregnant? It’s possible, there’s nothing wrong with that. However, more often the woman feels bad and doesn’t want it. But if you want, then there are no contraindications. It is absolutely safe for the baby.

: Borovikova Olga

gynecologist, ultrasound doctor, geneticist

Often, it is in the second month of pregnancy that women learn about their situation. It is one of the most crucial periods, since at this time the formation of the placenta and the formation of vital organs and systems in the embryo occur. The expectant mother should be extremely careful and attentive to her well-being and health.

How does a woman feel, what signs indicate pregnancy? What should an expectant mother be wary of to avoid complications?

Symptoms of pregnancy at 2 months

Pregnancy is indicated by one or more symptoms, the most well-known of which is toxicosis. It manifests itself in nausea and vomiting after waking up, a negative reaction of the body to odors, and motion sickness in transport. Sometimes a pregnant woman feels nauseous throughout the day, which can lead to dehydration and weight loss.

In addition to toxicosis, a sign that a woman has become pregnant is the absence of menstruation for more than 0.5-1 month. A pregnant woman may feel tired and overwhelmed, and those around her may notice her increased emotionality, which manifests itself in tearfulness, whims, and changeable moods. Many expectant mothers complain that they constantly want to sleep.

The changes are based on hormonal changes in the body, in particular the influence of progesterone and relaxin on it. Due to hormones, a pregnant woman's breasts are extremely sensitive and there is slight pain. The bust increases, and the nipples and areolas darken. Due to the blood flow, veins are clearly visible under the skin. In addition to breast enlargement, facial features change, and the nose appears larger.

An increased concentration of hormones in the body leads to the fact that hair has to be washed more often than usual, the pores on the face become clogged, pigment spots and rashes appear. Despite the fact that the weight gain in the 2nd month is insignificant, the woman’s waist becomes wider.

Many women experience increased salivation and thirst. This is explained by the fact that the body accumulates water for the child. Symptoms of pregnancy also include atypical taste preferences and combinations. food products. Often, a woman’s obsessive desire to eat a certain product is so great that she sends her husband to search for it even at night.

What happens in the female body?

During the 2nd month of pregnancy, the uterus increases in size. If previously it resembled a pear, now it takes on a round shape. The gynecologist determines the duration of pregnancy based on the size of the uterus.

Under the influence of progesterone and lactogen, metabolism works more intensely. At the same time, protein synthesis in the body decreases, everything is concentrated on fatty acids and glucose. In this way, nutrients are accumulated for the development of the embryo.

The job of the endocrine system is to ensure a balance between the hormones produced by the adrenal glands and the thyroid gland. Thus, too much androgens will cause fetal rejection, and not enough will cause deviations in its development.

Weakness and dizziness in pregnant women are associated with a decrease in blood pressure. Despite the short duration of pregnancy, there is still a load on the organs and systems of the body. The kidneys and cardiovascular system are especially involved.

Sensations and pain in the second month of pregnancy

Slight discomfort in the lower back and abdomen of a woman is associated with the growth of the uterus, tension and relaxation of ligaments, or other unpleasant symptoms of pregnancy (bloating, heartburn, nausea). At this time, the body adapts to the increased amount of hormones. Progesterone, for example, causes frequent urination.

During a normal pregnancy, a woman should not experience pain. The appearance of nagging pain in the lower back or abdomen may indicate uterine tone or fetal rejection. Ectopic pregnancy can also cause pain.

Is the belly visible?

Since the uterus is located below the pubic bone, the belly is not noticeable at 2 months of pregnancy (see also: is the belly noticeable at 3 months of pregnancy?). By appearance, others are unlikely to guess about the woman’s new position. You can see what the belly looks like at two months in the photo.

Pregnancy is more likely to be indicated by other signs, for example, frequent visits to the toilet or nausea. If the expectant mother's appetite has increased and she eats more, the belly may become slightly rounder. However, this is not related to the growth of the fetus and uterus.

Can there be discharge and periods in the second month of pregnancy?

As you know, the absence of menstruation is one of the main signs of pregnancy. Therefore, during its normal course, menstruation should be absent. Discharge of light or white are considered the norm. Compared to the discharge before conception, it now has a thicker consistency. Thanks to the effects of progesterone, mucus fills the cervical canal, protecting the baby from infections.

The appearance of foamy discharge, yellow or greenish mucus indicates the presence of an infectious disease that affects the development of the baby and can cause the loss of the child. A curdled discharge with a sour odor indicates candidiasis. Due to a decrease in the body's immune forces and changes in the vaginal microflora, it often appears during pregnancy.

Pinkish or bloody discharge is an extremely alarming sign. Reasons for bleeding from the vagina in the second month:

• taking hormonal medications before conception;
• disruption of the endocrine system;
• miscarriage.

What does an ultrasound show?

A routine ultrasound is not performed in the second month. If the pregnancy is progressing normally, it is carried out no earlier than 11-13 weeks. An examination is prescribed if the pregnant woman is ill and if complications are likely to occur.

From about 7 weeks, parents will be able to see the baby on the screen. The duration of the procedure is about 15-20 minutes. Since the pregnancy is short, ultrasound is often performed using the transvaginal method, which involves inserting a special device into the vagina. A transabdominal type of diagnosis - scanning the uterus through the walls of the abdominal cavity - is recommended to be carried out closer to three months of pregnancy.

Using an ultrasound, a specialist will check how the fetus is developing and what condition the placenta is in. Ultrasound also makes it possible to determine the duration of pregnancy, detect the threat of termination, or confirm a frozen pregnancy.

Fetal development in the second month of pregnancy

This period is considered the most responsible - the systems and organs of the fetus are formed, the placenta and umbilical cord are actively developing. At two months, the baby’s legs and arms, face, eyes, nose and mouth are formed, and the process of ear formation begins. Compared to the body, the head is still disproportionately large, and there is no neck as such.

At 5 weeks after conception, the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, as well as the liver and pancreas, develop. A little later, the process of closing the head end of the neural tube is completed.

By the end of the second month, the baby will begin to open his mouth and move. The first movements are chaotic and are not yet coordinated by the cerebellum. In addition, the rudiments of the baby’s genital organs are formed. The intestines are now contracting, and the baby’s heart is beating.

The size of the embryo reaches 20-30 mm, and it is officially called a fetus. Its weight is no more than three grams, while most of the organs are already formed.

Diet and vitamin complexes

Since at this time the woman is suffering from toxicosis, it is necessary to drink the prescribed amount of water and give preference to plant and dairy foods. Until toxicosis passes, it is recommended to reduce the amount of protein foods. In addition, pregnant women should adhere to the following rules:

• Do not eat fatty, fried, sweet and spicy foods - they will increase toxicosis and lead to gaining extra pounds;
• steamed dishes would be an excellent choice, fresh fruits, vegetable salads, dried fruit compote;
• you should not consume too many carbohydrates, and baked goods should be excluded from the menu;
• In order for the body to receive a sufficient amount of calcium, the menu should always include dairy products;
• the optimal snack would be nuts containing healthy fats and proteins;
• The last meal should be three hours before bedtime.

To ensure that the mother’s body and baby in her womb receive all the necessary microelements and vitamins, it is recommended to take a vitamin complex. The drug is selected individually, taking into account the physical condition and nutritional characteristics of the woman. Often, a multivitamin product includes folic acid (required for the formation of blood vessels and the nervous system), vitamin E (necessary to prevent premature aging of the placenta and normal blood flow), as well as iron, iodine and other beneficial substances.

Sex in the second month of pregnancy

Due to malaise and toxicosis, a woman’s sexual activity during this period is somewhat reduced. However, in the absence of health problems, you should not avoid sexual contact with your spouse.

The idea that orgasm will harm the baby is wrong. On the contrary, it increases the supply of oxygen to the fetus. In addition, a flat stomach allows the couple to choose any position. The only exceptions are hard forms of sex with deep penetration and sudden movements.

If there is increased tone of the uterus or there is a threat of embryo rejection, sexual contacts are minimized. If a woman has previously lost a child or has health problems, absolute abstinence is recommended.

Possible dangers and complications in the second month

At this stage of pregnancy, the fetus is most sensitive to negative factors and toxins that can provoke its rejection. The most dangerous period is considered to be the period between 6 and 7 weeks, when the corpus luteum completes its work and the placenta begins to function.

If during the development of the placenta a woman suffered from a cold or inflammatory disease, had an abortion in the past, or had miscarriages, the risk of losing the child increases. The mother's illness can affect the closure of the neural tube and lead to defective development of organs in the baby.

In such situations, you should not wait 12 weeks to register. It is important to see a doctor as soon as possible. If spotting and pain in the lower back or abdomen appear, you should call an ambulance.

The expectant mother should protect herself from physical and mental fatigue, rest more, not be nervous and eat well. If there are signs of damage to the veins in the legs and groin, consultation with a specialist is necessary. To prevent further development of varicose veins, the mother will have to monitor weight gain, stop wearing high-heeled shoes and wear compression garments.

It is worth noting other risks during pregnancy and embryo development:

• ectopic pregnancy (in this case, the pregnancy is terminated because there is a threat to the woman’s life due to rupture of the fallopian tube and internal bleeding);
• Rh-conflict, to exclude which an analysis is done at this time (if there is one, the woman will be given a special drug);
• if a pregnant woman gets rubella at this time, there is a possibility of heart pathologies in the baby;
• the mother’s illness can affect the formation of the baby’s face, because of this, pathologies such as cleft lip and cleft palate appear (for more details, see the article: cleft palate in children: photo of the pathology);
• You should be extremely careful when taking medications - most of them affect the development of the embryo or cause miscarriage.