8 Weeks Pregnant
At 8 weeks pregnant your baby is about the size of a raspberry. You are in the first trimester, and this week brings its own small changes — for your baby and for you.
- Size of
- a raspberry
- Length
- 1.6 cm
- Weight
- 1 g
- Trimester
- 1
Your baby this week
- Fingers and toes are forming, still joined by thin webs of skin.
- The small embryonic tail disappears this week.
- Your baby moves spontaneously, far too gently for you to feel.
Your body this week
- Your uterus is roughly the size of a large orange.
- Your blood volume keeps rising to supply the placenta.
Common symptoms
- Nausea that can arrive at any time of day
- Bloating and a tight, full feeling in the belly
- Tender, heavier breasts
What to expect
Early pregnancy can feel invisible from the outside and very loud on the inside. Symptoms come and go from day to day, and that is normal. With 32 weeks to go, the priority this week is rest, gentle food and your first antenatal appointment.
Tips for this week
- Arrange your dating scan, usually offered between weeks 10 and 14.
- Drink water through the day; dehydration worsens tiredness and headaches.
- Stop alcohol and smoking, and check any medication with your doctor.
Frequently asked questions
How many months is 8 weeks pregnant?
8 weeks is about 2 months. Pregnancy months do not divide evenly into weeks, so counting in weeks is more precise.
How big is my baby at 8 weeks?
At 8 weeks your baby is around a raspberry — roughly 1.6 cm long and about 1 g. Healthy babies vary a lot around these averages.
What symptoms are normal at 8 weeks pregnant?
The most common ones this week are listed above. Contact your doctor or midwife about heavy bleeding, severe pain, a fever, or any change in your baby’s movements.
Pregnancy weeks are counted from the first day of your last period, so week 1 begins before conception.
This article is for general information only and is not medical advice. Always talk to your doctor or midwife about your own pregnancy.