Your baby at 8 weeks
Your baby is the size of a raspberry at 8th week of pregnancy.. Your tiny resident is about the size of a marble, weighing in at about 0.25 g and measuring anywhere from 7 to 17 mm (roughly half an inch). At the moment the embryo's shape is more cubic than round.
This week, hands and feet are forming tiny webbed fingers and toes. The tail that your little one has been sporting starts to disappear.
Tummy works
As the intestines form, a middle loop moves into the umbilical cord because there's not enough room for it in the abdomen. Even at this early stage, the intestines are carrying waste away from the body. A month from now, when there's more room in your little one's belly, the intestines will move out of the cord and back into the abdomen.
Live wire
If you could poke your baby's body, you'd see it react with a jerk. The developing nervous system is already communicating with the muscles.
Twin development at week 8
By the end of week eight, your babies will measure around 1/2 an inch long. They’re also starting to look more like real babies. Their arms are lengthening, their ears are forming, and even their upper lip and nose have sprouted out.
8 weeks pregnant symptoms
- sore or tender breasts
- fatigue
- morning sickness
- small weight gain
- nausea
- heartburn
- frequent urination
- difficulty sleeping
Quick tip for moms
By now, you should have completed your first pre-natal visit with your healthcare provider. If you’re experiencing morning sickness, try keeping crackers at your bedside to eat before you get up and strive for five to six small meals a day, rather than three large meals. Don’t forget to stay away from greasy foods!
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