Week 7--Potential Changes and Developments

During the 7th week of pregnancy a lot of things happen. Here is a list of the major happenings:

• The heart becomes completely formed
• The limb buds are present; arms now resemble tiny paddles
• The eyes appear as dark spots, and the eyelid folds are forming
• The tongue begins to form
• Permanent kidneys begin to form
• The trunk of the body elongates and straightens
• The pituitary gland is forming in the middle of the brain
• Spleen and liver ducts are forming, and the intestines are elongating
• The cerebral cortex (the part of the brain that directs motor activity and intellect) is now visible
• The stomach and esophagus begin to form
• The umbilical cord, which is the link between your baby and the placenta, is now clearly visible.

Isn't it exciting!!!