Eighth week pregnant women are able to breathe because the risk of miscarriage has decreased. However, the mother has countless other concerns such as the sex of the fetus. Should we report the good news to everyone around?
For moms at 8 weeks of pregnancy, your sense of smell will become more sensitive, meaning nausea even more easily. But the pregnant mothers do not worry too much, this unpleasant feeling will pass!
Size of 8 weeks fetus
8 weeks pregnant, your baby is the size of a red bean, 1.6cm long and weighs 1.1g
Handbook for pregnant women: 8th week of pregnancy
The development of 8 weeks pregnancy
The 8-week-old fetus will have the following significant changes:
The baby's fingers and toes are clearly formed by 8 weeks, and also begin to have nails. The baby can perform the flexing of the limbs, elbow reminding and can flex the wrist.
At 8 weeks of pregnancy , the important parts of the body are in the correct position.
The baby's kidneys filter the blood and make urine.
If the baby is a boy, the external genitalia will begin to develop and produce male sex hormones.
Compared to other parts, the baby's head is still much larger, but from week 8 onwards, the neck and all the bones in the face have formed. At 8 weeks pregnancy ultrasound, you can see facial features quite clearly.
The baby's body is covered by a smooth silk. The inner and outer ears, root teeth and eyes are fully developed.
Photos of 8 weeks fetus
8 weeks pregnant know boy or girl yet?
When an 8-week-old fetus is ultrasound, many pregnant mothers are impatient to know the sex of the baby. However, at this week of pregnancy, it is not possible to determine whether the baby is a boy or a girl because the genitals are still in the stage of development and not yet complete.
Usually until 15 weeks gestation can accurately conclude about the baby's sex in the womb, pregnant mothers should wait patiently.
Signs change in pregnant mothers 8 weeks
Mother's sense of smell becomes more sensitive due to hormonal changes in the body. In particular, the odors become "stronger", and you will find it annoying with certain odors, even though they weren't.
On the surface, you won't show any signs of pregnancy. However, you will know this for yourself thanks to the change in your breasts. The developed milk glands make the breasts larger and heavier.
The feeling of being tired, or nausea, hasn't ended yet.
In this early stage of pregnancy, sometimes uterine contractions (which feel almost like normal menstrual contractions). The reason is that your uterus is enlarging, so the abdominal ligaments have to relax as well.
Some bowel problems, such as indigestion, constipation , flatulence, or heartburn. This phenomenon is quite normal, you do not need to worry too much. In case you want complete peace of mind, or if the above symptoms make you too uncomfortable, contact your doctor.
Another change for mothers who vote 8 weeks: the amount of blood circulating in the body increases more. By the end of a period, your body may have "added" 1.5 liters of blood.
Pregnant 8 weeks, sometimes mothers will feel bloated or uncomfortable because of contractions
Note to care for mothers during 8 weeks pregnant
Pay attention to the diet, the nutrition in the diet. Your baby is growing very fast, now you will need nutrition to feed both.
Keep plenty of junk food around in case you feel dizzy. At this stage, the mother suffers from severe morning sickness and difficulty eating and drinking, so hypotension often occurs. Mommy remembers getting up too fast if you've been sitting for a while.
One of the important things to remember in this Week's Pregnancy Handbook: provides the necessary amount of calcium and vitamin D for the body. Your baby's roots are formed at 8 weeks of pregnancy, so any foods containing these important nutrients have a positive effect on baby teeth.
Avoid having sex with your husband to limit the adverse effects on the fetus.
Mother needs nutritional supplements for 8 weeks of healthy development
Things you need to do 8 weeks pregnant
Start thinking about what to do after your baby is born, especially babysitting (if you work).
During the first 3 months of pregnancy, the mother's body is still getting used to having a baby (tired and vomiting), so we advise you not to start yoga yet . Remember that this is most important when you relax.
8 weeks pregnant, the womb is gradually getting bigger
For the same reason, you should cancel or postpone some travel plans. Don't be disappointed, you can take advantage of this time to plan a vacation with your husband before the baby is born!
See more:
Handbook for pregnant women - 9th week of pregnancy
Handbook for pregnant women - 7th week of pregnancy
Mother's Handbook Pregnant - Things to know!
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