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At A Glance
From embryo to fetus
Baby's toes and fingers start to develop, the upper body grows faster than the lower body, the hands are longer than the legs. These changes mean the embryo is gradually taking on a human shape so is no longer referred to as an embryo, but a baby.
Pregnancy symptoms start to show
The 8th week of pregnancy can be quite challenging for expectant mothers, as they may feel extra tired and experience morning sickness. Additionally, as the uterus begins to stretch due to the growing fetus, it may add pressure on the bladder, resulting to frequent urination.
Actually feel like a mum
Pregnant women usually have their first prenatal check-up during the 8th to 10th week of pregnancy. After seeing the baby and hearing the baby's heartbeat through ultrasound, many mothers-to-be feel the joy of their pregnancy more realistically.
Baby begins to take human form
At 8 weeks pregnant, the baby has grown small fingers and toes, and the facial features have become clearer. The silhouette of the ears, upper lip, and nose tip can be seen now!
Baby begins to move
Baby's knees and elbows are formed, and their hands and feet can bend. Although you may not feel your baby twisting in the womb, they are definitely moving.
Your Pregnancy Symptoms at Week 8
Weight gain and abdominal pain
At 8 weeks pregnant, your weight will likely increase by about 1.5 to 2.5 kg compared to before pregnancy. It’s common that you may start to feel some abdominal pain as the baby and the womb are growing. However, if you experience sharp pain with vaginal bleeding, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Hormones
As your pregnancy hormones increase early in pregnancy, your breasts may swell and your nipples and areolas may become darker and more sensitive.
Vaginal discharge
Vaginal milky white discharge (leucorrhea) will also increase. This protects the vagina and fetus from pathogens.
Other pregnancy symptoms
Expectant mothers may also experience a series of pregnancy symptoms during this week. The pregnancy symptoms include:
- Severe nausea, vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Breast tenderness
- Fatigue
- Bloated
- Bleeding gums
Pay special Aattention to vaginal bleeding
If there is vaginal bleeding during early pregnancy, you need to seek medical attention immediately for diagnosis. The doctor will take a detailed medical history of the woman and perform a pelvic ultrasound scan to check the baby's heartbeat to identify the risk of ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage.
