Growing a person is hard! Wondering if your belly is the right size at this stage? At 8 weeks pregnant, showing a bit can be normal, but not showing is, too!
Know that inside your 8 weeks pregnant belly your uterus is expanding, but it just takes longer for some to show it on the outside. Healthy weight gain in the first trimester is about one to five pounds total, so at 8 weeks pregnant, you may have gained a few pounds already.
Diets and eating habits can change a lot in the first trimester to help with nausea, which can cause an increase or even decrease in weight as well. Your doctor will keep an eye on it and look for weight gain over the long term too. Let your doctor know if you have any concerns about your weight gain or belly size. You might have your first prenatal checkup around this time aka an 8-week pregnancy appointment , and if you do, you may get to catch a glimpse of your 8-week fetus on the ultrasound.
At week 8 of pregnancy, baby's fingers and toes are now only slightly webbed, and their tail yes, there was one is gone. Fun fact: baby's taste buds are now forming, gearing up for their first meals. Get ready to coo over some 8 week ultrasound pictures, which you should get at this first appointment. You may also get a pap smear to check for infections and abnormalities. Welcome to your new normal! Like a cute little bean! So what does a baby look like at 8 weeks?
There is now an identifiable nose and upper lip, and wee little eyelids and ears. Take advantage of hunger For the next few weeks, you might swing between feeling barfy and feeling like you could eat everything in the fridge. Use the times when you do feel hungry to eat nutritious, healthy foods that might be hard for you to swallow literally!
Fend off headaches Because your blood volume has increased, you might start getting headaches sigh. Try resting and drinking more water. Use SPF Getting outside and taking a 30 minute walk each day is great exercise and helps manage other pregnancy symptoms.
Morning sickness is poorly named. It really can happen at any time of the day. Eat crackers slowly to calm the nausea. This will usually resolve itself in 3 to 4 weeks. All of these experiences are normal, though if it feels more intense than you expected, tell your doctor. It can be a sign of hyperemesis gravidarum which causes severe nausea and vomiting. Eating small, frequent meals can help regulate blood sugar and alleviate nausea.
Snacking on ginger and peppermint or consuming more protein may also help you feel better. There is a broad range of symptoms from person to person and pregnancy to pregnancy. If anything feels extreme or makes you unusually uncomfortable, call your doctor to get some reassurance or suggestions.
Here are some suggestions:. Exercise is another way you can take care of your body and baby during this stage. In fact, sore breasts and nausea can come and go.
That said, if you feel different or have some other reason for concern, call your doctor. Signs of miscarriage can include anything from vaginal spotting or bleeding to cramping or passing tissue from the vagina.
There may also be no signs of miscarriage. Some couples discover a miscarriage at their first ultrasound appointment. Researchers estimate that 15 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage in the first trimester. The good news: Once your baby reaches 8 weeks, your miscarriage risk lowers to around 1. That just about sums up week 8.
Continue eating well , abstaining from smoking and drinking alcohol, and safely being active. Consider keeping a journal about your pregnancy. At this stage, the foetus still gets its nourishment from the yolk sac. You at 8 weeks Your womb has grown to the size of a lemon by the time you're around 7 or 8 weeks pregnant. Things to think about Find out about the pregnancy antenatal care appointments you'll be offered, including your first midwife appointment. Get teenage pregnancy support if you need it.
Learn about infections that can harm your baby in pregnancy and how to protect yourself. Find out about exercise and keeping fit in pregnancy. Make and save a pregnancy to-do list to help you stay organised. Start4Life has more about you and your baby at 8 weeks of pregnancy You can sign up for Start4Life's weekly emails for expert advice, videos and tips on pregnancy, birth and beyond.
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