8th week of pregnancy - fetal size, belly, symptoms. Am I expecting twins?
Most expectant mothers are already wondering if the pregnant belly will be visible in the 8th week. You still have to wait for this symptom. However, the embryo - fetus is already the size of a bean, coffee bean or gummy bear. Bone development begins, internal organs have developed foundations and even fetal movements appear. However, the future mother will not feel them yet. The uterus has enlarged again, the volume of blood in the body has increased, the breasts are visibly larger, and a white vaginal discharge also appears. Many symptoms increase or become stronger, but on the contrary, those that appeared in the earlier phase of pregnancy can weaken and recede, which scares some women. What happens in the abdomen 6 weeks after fertilization? How does the baby develop in the 8th week of pregnancy?
Author:Michelle Robinson
Updated: 14.12.2023
Apart from a few visual changes, pregnancy will not be visible on the outside. The belly is not yet growing, but the breasts can already be one size bigger. The so-called chloasma, which are pregnancy spots on the skin. Many symptoms may increase in women while they will disappear in others. How does a woman feel in the 8th tt? Is it the ideal time for an ultrasound and the first visit to the gynecologist ?
Development of the baby in the 8th week of pregnancy - girl or boy
The second month ends with the eighth week of pregnancy. This means that the mother-to-be still has seven more to go. During the 8th week of pregnancy, the fetus grows very quickly. While last weeks the foundations were laid for the development of important organs for the formation of the necessary systems, now the development is progressing and the growth spurt continues. The brain and spinal cord continue to grow. This is also why the child's head is still relatively large in relation to the body. The first nerve connections with some organs are even formed. The fetus no longer has the typical C shape (a curled-up embryo), but is slowly starting to straighten up.
A simple heart begins to divide into two chambers. The frequency of beats is still high, around 150-170 per minute. The intestines are still developing in the part of the umbilical cord, in later weeks they will move to the stomach, which is not yet large enough. The respiratory system begins to create channels leading to the lungs. Bones also begin their development more significantly. The placenta is not yet fully developed and the fetus is still supplied with nutrients from the yolk sac. The volume of amniotic fluid increases and distinguishable facial features emerge. The limbs are already clearly visible and the fingers still resemble small fins.
Future parents will be interested in the fact that the genitals are beginning to develop. Will it be a boy or a girl? The ultrasound will not reveal that yet. Testicles in boys and ovaries in girls begin to develop. However, know that the gender was given a long time ago, at the moment of fusion of the egg and the sperm. You will have to wait a few more weeks to find out the gender.
Ultrasound in the 8th week of pregnancy - fetal size and first consultation
During the 8th week of pregnancy, the fetus grows day by day and the CRL parameter can be from 16 to 20 mm. The size of the fruit could be compared to a coffee bean, bean or raspberry. Despite this, the ultrasound can see the contours of the now small human. There is even a small tongue in the mouth and the lips are visible. The retina is forming in the eye, but it is still covered by the growing eyelids. During an ultrasonographic examination, the shape of the body, shoulders, elbows or knees can already be seen. The tail has almost disappeared. The activity of the embryo is manifested by spontaneous movements. However, the woman will not feel these movements.
It is during this period that most women will see an appointment for a pregnancy consultation. It will therefore be the first initial examination that can definitively confirm clinical pregnancy. In the 8th week of pregnancy, the ultrasound should already confirm the presence of the amniotic sac and the embryo. The doctor can still use a transvaginal probe, which he introduces into the vagina and identifies the contents of the uterus. With ultrasound, it can measure the CRL of the fetus, which is used to determine the stage of pregnancy. He can determine the approximate date of birth, but he will specify it at the next meetings.
When you arrive on an empty stomach, a blood sample is taken and a complete blood count is taken, including determination of blood group and RH factor. Antibodies in the blood for various diseases are detected, the protein content in the urine is checked (note in case of preeclampsia). The doctor is interested in your family history, allergies, hereditary diseases, medications you take and general health. Tell him about the symptoms you are experiencing. The doctor will also weigh and measure you. You will keep a pregnancy book. The doctor may recommend further examinations by the necessary specialists. The gynecologist will arrange the date of the next pregnancy consultation with you.
8th week of pregnancy - increasing or disappearing symptoms
How does a woman feel in the 8th week of pregnancy? It is very individual. One group of women feels all the symptoms mildly, the second intensely, and the third has no or only very minor symptoms. There are also quite common cases when a pregnant woman experienced several symptoms, but they disappeared as the weeks progressed. Despite this, huge changes take place in a woman's body, which can be manifested by several symptoms.
- Morning sickness (sometimes all day),
- heartburn,
- sensitive sense of smell
- more frequent urination
- fatigue - lack of energy,
- moodiness, irritability, tearfulness,
- flatulence - bloating,
- abdominal cramps
- increasing breasts - darkening of the nipples,
- loss of appetite or increased appetite,
- pregnancy spots - chloasma,
- weight gain.
Vaginal discharge or leucorrhoea is caused by hormonal processes, mainly the action of estrogen. The pelvic floor gets blood and a mucus plug is formed, the task of which is to prevent the penetration of bacteria and infections into the uterus to the fetus. Vaginal discharge has a milky color and is odorless. In the case of a yellowish, greenish or dark brown color, an infection may be present and it is necessary to see a doctor. The discharge may then be accompanied by itching or burning. Hormonal processes are also behind feelings of fainting. The reason may be low blood pressure or low sugar. Abdominal pain in the 8th week of pregnancy can be caused by flatulence or it can be occasional cramps caused by the growing uterus and the stretching of its ligaments.
Pregnancy spots and wild dreams
One of the symptoms that appears at the end of the 8th trimester and the beginning of the 3rd month of pregnancy is pregnancy spots. It is not a symptom that appears visibly in all women. Pregnancy spots, also referred to as chloasma faciei, primarily occur on the hands, face, lips and décolletage. It is a local darkening of the skin. A dark line is formed from the pubic bone to the navel, the so-called linea nigra.
In some women, the breasts can become so large that visible veins appear, because they are heavily blood-stained. In women with larger breasts, the veins may be more pronounced. The nipples are sensitive to the touch and tend to darken, which is also due to a change in pigmentation.
Sleep may be slightly disturbed during this period. It is very often interrupted by frequent urination or nausea. Also stress, nervousness and restlessness, which can bring with them various changes. Also slow digestion or inappropriate eating. The phase of REM sleep is disturbed. Therefore, when you dream, you remember your dreams better. Many women say that in the first trimester they had very wild dreams with a touch of science fiction.
Belly size in the 8th week of pregnancy
In the first trimester, the pregnant belly is still taboo. However, the feeling of bloating and slowed digestion sometimes gives women the false feeling that the pregnant belly is already present after the pregnancy is confirmed. In the initial weeks of the first trimester, the increase can be at the level of several hundred grams to 2 kilograms. It depends on your lifestyle, current weight, body type and overall pregnancy characteristics. In the case of morning sickness, the scale can even move downwards. And that's normal too.
Pregnancy with twins
If a woman is expecting twins, such a pregnancy is always perceived as risky, which is why pregnancy consultations are usually held more often. All parameters are monitored as in a standard pregnancy. In the 8th week of pregnancy, a woman can undergo the first consultation, when the gynecologist confirms with a transvaginal probe or USG that it is a multiple pregnancy. It is important to determine what kind of twin pregnancy it is. Identical twins can share one placenta and one amniotic sac. Such a pregnancy is always more risky. In dizygotic twins, there are always two placentas and two amniotic sacs. Two eggs were fertilized by two sperm. In any case, when pregnant with twins, the symptoms are often many times more intense, they appear earlier, the belly grows faster, and weight gain is also more gradual.
8th week of pregnancy - experiences
In the 8th week of pregnancy, discussions and forum contents mainly contain questions about symptoms and possible complications. Many pregnant women are worried about their pregnancy symptoms disappearing. The fact is that this is very individual. The symptoms are not an exact symptom of a thriving pregnancy. Several women who have given birth several times say that, except for the first pregnancy, they had no symptoms until the 15th trimester. At the same time, it is quite common that up to a certain stage, e.g. until the 8th week, the symptoms are more intense and then subside. Women have different feelings about the course of pregnancy in the 8th week. Some are still waiting for their first visit to the gynecologist, others are already going to the second consultation. Many women find that their clothes are tight, but the primary reason is bloating. Pregnancy is also responsible for a change in taste.
The most frequent questions - FAQ
What did your belly look like in the 8th week of pregnancy? Did you experience stronger symptoms of pregnancy or did your symptoms disappear during this period ? Have you already had an initial examination with a gynecologist ? How was the ultrasound in the 8th week of pregnancy? Your opinions and experiences are very valuable to us. We'd love for you to share your stories, advice, tips and recommendations with us. All you have to do is join the discussion about the 8th week of pregnancy under the article. Registration is not required. Your experience can provide answers to the questions of other pregnant women and expectant mothers.
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