The development of the fetus at 8 weeks gestation, which is 2 months pregnant, is usually marked by the discovery of pregnancy and the onset of symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, especially in the morning.
As for the development of the fetus at 8 weeks gestation, this already shows the beginning of the formation of the arms and legs, as well as the facial features, the eyes are still quite separated, but the eyelids are still fused, not allowing them to open their eyes.
The hands are closer and it is possible for the fetus to place hands over the heart. The legs and feet are growing and are beginning to position themselves ahead of the body, while the small syrup that the baby had, is disappearing gradually.
The heart of the fetus should already be separated into 4 distinct chambers and beating about 150 times per minute and already identify the nose and upper lip.
This week the doctor can perform an ultrasound, to confirm if the baby is actually in the uterus, and whether they are twins or not. However, it is still not possible to find out if the fetus is a boy or a girl by ultrasound, but there is a blood test that already allows to know the sex of the baby from this week.
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Size of the fetus at 8 weeks' gestation
The size of the baby at 8 weeks' gestation is about 13 millimeters.
Changes in woman
At this stage of pregnancy it is natural for the pregnant woman to feel tired, to have nausea and nausea especially in the morning. The clothing begins to tighten at the waist and around the breasts, it being important to wear bra with proper support and no hoops so as not to hurt the breast.
Anemia is also common at this stage of pregnancy, which usually occurs at the end of the first month until the beginning of the third trimester of pregnancy, and the blood supply increases by about 50%, so the need for iron doubles during this time, it is common to indicate the use of iron supplements by the obstetrician who accompanies the pregnancy.
Your pregnancy by quarter
To make your life easier and you do not waste time looking, we separate all the information you need for each trimester of gestation. What quarter are you in?
- 1st Quarter (1st to 13th week)
- 2nd Quarter (14th to 27th week)
- 3rd Quarter (from the 28th to the 41st week)
