8 Weeks Pregnant

Eight weeks pregnant also gives an exciting moment, especially for first time mothers. The baby is not the only one going through major changes but also your uterus will continue to expand.

 Eight weeks pregnant will be many changes in your breasts too (getting enlarged), so wearing maternity bras will get proper support and you will feel comfortable in them from the sore breasts. 



Due to so many changes within your body, it is also normal to get abdominal cramps. But in case the pain is unbearable then do consult your offline doctor.
8 weeks pregnant

Babys condition at 8 weeks pregnant:

  • All major organs and body parts are in place.
  • The spinal column is now flexible and moveable.
  • Your babys heart is beating with a regular rhythm.
  • Arms and legs grow and finger and toe buds appear.
  • The teeth have started forming under your babys gums.
  • Eyelids have formed and the eyes move forward to the face.
  • The genitals have appeared and are now either testes or ovaries.
  • Baby starts moving and kicking but is still too small for you to feel it.
Baby is about one inch long or 14 mm to 20 mm, weights around 1/10 of an ounce and looks more like a person. The growth of the baby will happen fast from now onwards.

Mothers condition at 8 weeks pregnant:

  • Your breasts are larger and probably sore.
  • The uterus has gone from plum-size to orange-size.
  • As uterus presses on bladder, youll have to pee more often.
  • You may have heartburn or nausea, which should pass by week 12.
You may begin to feel to urinate more often. This is perfectly natural during pregnancy and should not raise concern. At 8 weeks pregnant your doctor would probably tell you that your uterus is now the size of a grapefruit. Just think your uterus at the beginning was no bigger in size than a plum. Your body needs more sleep now that you’re growing a little body inside of you. It is important to try to get more sleep, so that you’re not tired during the day. And due to the pressure the uterus is putting on the lower part of the spine at 8 weeks pregnant you may experience a lower backache which is common during pregnancy.


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