First Trimester

8 Weeks Pregnant

At 8 weeks pregnant, your baby is developing fingers and toes! Discover week 8 pregnancy symptoms, development milestones, and care tips.

👶 Your Baby This Week

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Size of a kidney bean

0.6" (1.5 cm)

Development Highlights

  • All major organs are forming
  • Fingers and toes begin to develop
  • Baby starts moving (though you can't feel it yet)
  • Facial features becoming more defined

🤰 Common Symptoms This Week

  • Peak morning sickness
  • Increased blood volume
  • Vivid dreams
  • Heightened emotions
  • Growing uterus

💡 Tips for Week 8

  • 1Schedule genetic screening tests
  • 2Maintain regular exercise (with doctor approval)
  • 3Avoid excessive caffeine
  • 4Consider maternity clothes soon

🔍 Ultrasound at Week 8

Ultrasound recommended this week2D

What can be seen:

  • 👁Limb buds
  • 👁Head and body
  • 👁Strong heartbeat
  • 👁Movement

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