Congratulations on welcoming a new life! Embryonic development is an amazing process, let's learn more about it. In the early stages of pregnancy, the embryo goes through the formation of the sac, bud and heart. Around 60 days of pregnancy is the best time for ultrasound observation, when the development of the embryo can be clearly seen.

On the 46th day of pregnancy, around 7 weeks, the embryo has taken on a human form, the body segments have differentiated and the limbs have begun to appear. At this point, the length of the embryo is about 1.33 centimeters, and the sac already occupies 1/3 of the uterine cavity.At this stage, the development of the fetal buds can be clearly seen through ultrasound.

Importance of labor checkup

To ensure the healthy development of the fetus, the first labor checkup is usually scheduled at 10 to 12 weeks of pregnancy. At this time, you can observe the development of the fetus through ultrasound. In early pregnancy, you should pay attention to rest, stay away from electronic products, and follow the doctor's instructions to supplement folic acid. At the same time, to maintain balanced nutrition, avoid cold, greasy and spicy food, but also pay special attention to mood.

The monitoring of fetal buds and fetal heart is crucial for pregnancy checkups. The most accurate way to check is to observe through ultrasound, which is usually done between six and nine weeks of pregnancy. The fetal heart cannot be heard by Doppler auscultation in early pregnancy because the uterus is located in the pelvis. Only after the 12th week of pregnancy, when the uterus is inside the abdominal cavity, can the fetal heart be heard by Doppler auscultation. So, the only way to monitor the buds and the fetal heart in early pregnancy is by ultrasound.