7 weeks pregnant

Your baby

The brain is growing rapidly, giving the head a prominent shape. Eyelids are beginning to form, and the arm buds are lengthening toward the future hands. Cartilage is developing as a foundation for the arms and legs. These early changes happen before you can feel your baby move, so movement is not something to expect or track at this stage.

Your body

You may feel tired even after a normal night's sleep. Nausea, interrupted sleep and the demands of everyday life can add to that feeling. If possible, build short rest breaks into your day and move demanding tasks to the times when you feel better. Having few symptoms does not tell you whether a pregnancy is healthy, and fatigue alone cannot answer that question either.

This week

Making room for rest

Choose one practical way to lighten the week: ask someone to handle a chore, prepare a simple meal or help with childcare. Bring up exhaustion that is persistent, worsening or interfering with your usual activities. Your care team can consider sleep, food intake, mood and whether another cause needs attention. Keep a list of your questions about work, exercise and rest so the advice fits your circumstances. Sudden overwhelming weakness or fatigue with other concerning symptoms needs prompt assessment rather than waiting for a routine visit.