Week 8 of Pregnancy
First trimester
Baby is
about the size of a raspberry
0.63 inches · less than 1 gram
Baby this week
- •Eyelids are forming and starting to cover the eyes
- •Tiny ears are developing on the sides of the head
- •Arms and legs are becoming more defined with visible fingers and toes
- •Heart is beating and can often be detected via ultrasound
- •Brain is developing rapidly with neural pathways forming
You this week
- •Nausea and morning sickness may be at its peak
- •Breast tenderness and swelling
- •Fatigue and persistent tiredness
- •Food aversions or cravings
- •Mood swings due to hormonal changes
- •Frequent urination
- •Mild cramping as the uterus expands
This week's tips
- •Keep crackers by your bed and eat a few before getting up to help with nausea
- •Stay hydrated—aim for 8-10 glasses of water daily, even if fluids trigger nausea
- •Rest when you can; your body is working hard and needs extra energy
- •Eat small, frequent meals rather than three large ones to manage nausea
- •Ginger tea, peppermint, or vitamin B6 may help ease morning sickness for some
- •Schedule your first prenatal appointment if you haven't already
Looking ahead
Week 9 brings us further into the first trimester with more rapid development. You may be offered your first ultrasound soon to confirm dating and check on baby's progress.
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