9 weeks pregnant
A little face is taking shape.
In short
At 9 weeks your baby is about the size of a cherry, around 2.3 cm long. A little face is taking shape.
- First trimester, week 9 of about 40.
- At your booking visit you'll be offered blood tests to check for anaemia and find out your blood group and rhesus status, as well as screening for some infections.
Your baby's face is slowly forming, though the chin hasn't developed yet. The eyes are bigger and have a little colour in them.
How big is my baby at 9 weeks?
At 9 weeks your baby is about the size of a cherry, around 2.3 cm long. Before about 14 weeks babies are measured from crown to rump; after that the figure is head to heel. These are typical figures from fetal growth charts. Your own baby may be bigger or smaller, and your scans are what count.
What is my baby doing at 9 weeks?
- Your baby's face is slowly forming, though the chin hasn't developed yet.
- The eyes are bigger and have a little colour in them.
- There's a mouth and a tongue with tiny taste buds.
- Ridges show where the fingers and toes will be.
- The heart, brain, lungs, kidneys and gut are all developing.
What changes for me at 9 weeks pregnant?
- Pregnancy hormone levels are around their highest about now.
- Many people feel like they're on an emotional rollercoaster.
- For most people, morning sickness eases by 16 to 20 weeks.
What is a good tip for this week?
If sickness is getting you down, take small sips of fluid all through the day rather than drinking a lot at once.
What can a partner do this week?
Plan a quiet night in and take care of the jobs so they can rest.
What should I know in Ireland at 9 weeks?
- At your booking visit you'll be offered blood tests to check for anaemia and find out your blood group and rhesus status, as well as screening for some infections.
When to get help: Talk to your midwife, GP or maternity unit if your vagina is itchy or sore or your discharge smells unusual, as this can be a sign of infection. HSE: when to get help.
Want these updates on your phone? The Lullagram app has a free pregnancy section with this week-by-week guide, Irish dates worked out from your due date, a contraction timer and more. When your baby arrives, the baby tracker is ready in the same app.
Sources and guidance
This page is written to be consistent with the official guidance below. It is general information for parents in Ireland, not medical advice. Links checked 23 September 2026.