2 Months Pregnant, From Embryo to Fetus

When 2 months pregnant, the fetus in the womb has started to develop rapidly. Maybe an enlarged abdomen as a sign of pregnancy is not clearly visible on your body. Actually, when you are 2 months pregnant there are so many processes that occur in your uterus. Hormonal changes and the development of embryos in the womb can result in pregnant women often feel tired and still experience morning sickness. If during the first month of pregnancy, your child is still referred to as an embryo or collection of cells, then in this 2 month pregnancy the embryo has become a fetus with limbs that are beginning to be seen.

How Does Fetal Growth?

Before you get pregnant, your uterus will be about the size of your fist. But when you are 2 months pregnant, your uterus becomes the size of a grapefruit. In addition, the embryo in the womb is now the size of a peanut with a length of about 1.6 centimeters, in which all human limbs are found. At the age of 2 months of pregnancy, the bones have begun to grow, as well as the fingers and toes. Here are some signs of the development of your fetus, including:

8 weeks pregnant

• The appearance of the face begins to form, with the nose and eyelids starting to appear.
• The tail on the back of the embryo begins to disappear and your future baby will begin to enter the period known as a fetus.
• Earlobe continues to form, both inside and outside the ear.
• The sex of your fetus is formed, but it's still developing.
• The legs begin to elongate and cartilage begins to form.
• The placenta begins to develop and begins to attach to the uterine wall.

9 weeks pregnant

• Even though its size is still very small, around 2.3 centimeters, your fetus will gain weight quickly.
• Joints such as the knees, elbows, shoulders, wrists and ankles start working.
• The baby's heart starts beating when entering week 4. On this week 9 the heart valve begins to form and the heart begins to divide into four chambers.
• The fetus's face starts to look more clearly with the formation of the nose, eyes, mouth and tongue.
• The fingers and toes have grown though they are still webbed and connected to each other.
• Internal organs, such as the heart, brain, lungs, and kidneys continue to develop.
• Although not detectable, genitals have begun to form.
• The placenta has developed so that it can produce hormones and provide nutrition to the fetus.

10 weeks pregnant

• Your fetus is about 3.1 centimeters in size and weighs about 4 grams.
• Ears have begun to appear on the right and left sides of the head. The ear canal has also formed in the ear.
• The upper lip and nostrils begin to form.
• Jaws and dental candidates also begin to form.
• His heart is now beating 180 times per minute, which means 2-3 times more than an adult human heart.
• He starts to move and this can be seen during ultrasound.
• Most vital organs, such as the brain, lungs, and kidneys have begun to function and are more mature.
• The fetal head is about half the size of the whole body, with bulges on the front of the head as part of brain development.
• The fingers and toes begin to separate from each other, and no longer webbed.

11 weeks pregnant

• The ears have begun to appear more clearly.
• The body of the fetus develops rapidly, so that the head is now only one third of the entire body.
• Fingernails began to appear.
• The fetus's skin is still transparent, but the bones begin to harden.
• The outside of the genital organs is still being formed.
• He moves very actively, even though you can't feel it.

12 weeks pregnant

• This week, the fetus is 5.4 centimeters in size, weighing 14 grams.
• This week, your fetus will be fully formed. He already has complete limbs with bones and muscles in place.
• The body's skeletons formed from cartilage begin to develop into hard bones.
• The sex organs also develop well.
• Both eyes and a pair of ears are in their proper place.
• The intestine has developed and extends to near the umbilical cord, but will then return to the abdominal cavity.
• His kidneys can now process urine.
• The nervous system is more mature.

What Changes Happen to the Mother's Body during Pregnancy?

Some women often feel fatigue and morning sickness or nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy due to hormonal changes. This change also makes you more difficult to sleep at night, partly because you want to urinate more often. To relieve morning sickness, avoid foods and drinks with a pungent aroma or taste that is too strong. Consume more mineral water often and wear comfortable, loose clothing. As much as possible, keep doing the light activities that you like to shift focus, because nausea and vomiting will get worse if you keep thinking about it. If you feel morning sickness, it could be that you currently lose weight. But not to worry, because generally pregnant women gain 1-2 kilograms of weight in the first trimester of pregnancy. The recommended weight gain during pregnancy is 11-16 kilograms. When you are 8 weeks pregnant or 2 months pregnant, your blood volume will increase 40-50 percent. In addition, an enlarged breast will make you need a bigger bra too. Psychologically, you may feel the mood become faster and change frequently. Some women also begin to feel bloating and heartburn. Some women may feel changes, such as increasing the speed of hair and nail growth. This is considered normal as a result of increased hormone circulation. In certain cases, some women experience minor bleeding in the early stages of pregnancy. If bleeding continues and is accompanied by pain in the stomach, you should immediately consult a doctor. Skin changes can occur, such as areola or darker breast nipples. In addition, there can also be areas of darkened skin, called chloasma, which will return to their original color after delivery.

Some Things You Need to Check

After conducting an initial examination to confirm the diagnosis of pregnancy, you can start checking yourself routinely according to the schedule given by the obstetrician. Here are some things that you must ensure, including:

• Date of last menstruation.
• Contraception used.
• Medications consumed, including whether there is an allergy to certain drugs.
• Family history of illness.
• Your health problems (if any).
• Previous pregnancy history (if any).
• Have you ever had an abortion or had a miscarriage.

Things to Look For by Pregnant Women

There are several things that can be a guide so that your pregnancy at the age of 8-12 weeks feels more comfortable. Among them:

• Use a bra that is more suitable to support your enlarged breasts.
• Be aware that drastic mood changes in a short period of time are normal for pregnant women.
• If you find it difficult to sleep, condition your room and yourself as comfortable as possible, such as listening to light music or reading before going to sleep.
• Avoid heartburn by choosing food in smaller but more frequent portions. Also avoid lying down after eating and avoid spicy and oily foods.
• We recommend that you consult with your doctor before consuming drugs or herbs that are sold freely.
• Be careful if you have pets that can be at risk of causing toxoplasmosis, like cats.
• Keep exercising to maintain fitness. Choose sports with light intensity, such as walking or swimming.
• Take the time to read information about pregnancy and childbirth with your husband.
• Pay attention to the nutritional intake that you consume. Avoid too many sweet foods and snacks that are not nutritious at night.
• Continue taking folic acid supplements at a dose of 400 mcg per day during pregnancy.
• Pregnant women who practice Kegel exercises feel helped when undergoing labor and afterwards, because this activity can strengthen the vaginal muscles.
• Husbands can help relieve the fatigue of their wives by massaging the backs, legs, or hands of pregnant women at night.

If during 2 months of pregnancy you feel nausea and vomiting or excessive fatigue, immediately consult a gynecologist. As pregnancy increases, you will feel better and easier to do your normal activities.