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8 Weeks Pregnant What to Expect |
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Development
and Changes |
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Week 8 - Day 1 |
All of your baby’s
organs are now in place |
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Week 8 - Day 2 |
Certain smells can
make you feel queasy |
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Week 8 - Day 3 |
Your uterus is now
about the size of a grapefruit |
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Week 8 - Day 4 |
Baby’s fingerprints
begin to form |
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Week 8 - Day 5 |
Your baby's hands
and feet are shaped like paddles |
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Week 8 - Day 6 |
Your baby begins to
hear |
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Week 8 - Day 7 |
Baby is about 20 mm
or 0.75 inches long & weighs about 0.07oz (2 grams) - about
the size of a raspberry! |
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8 Weeks Pregnant What to Expect |
Day by Day and Week by Week Guide -
8 Weeks Pregnant
Our useful information guide
can be used to help you understand the changes in
your body and to your baby. There are facts, information and helpful tips about being
8 Weeks Pregnant - an
informative countdown for pregnant women.
Common Pregnancy Questions at 8 Weeks pregnant
Answers to some of the most
common questions asked by a woman who is 8 Weeks pregnant are detailed
below
Pregnancy Question: What are the hCG levels at 8
Weeks Pregnant?
The serum
test (blood test) uses 2-4 mL of venous blood for testing. The serum hCG
levels at 8 Weeks pregnant, measured from the LMP (last menstrual
period) are as follows:
7 - 8 Weeks since LMP:
7, 650
- 229,000 mIU/ml
For a chart of normal hCG levels please refer
to:
hGC Levels
Pregnancy Question: Can doctor see twins at 8
Weeks pregnant?
Prenatal screening in the first trimester
requires an ultrasound and blood test which is usually conducted 11 - 14
weeks pregnant.
The serum test (blood test) for testing hCG levels can help to confirm if you are going to have twins or
multiples because you will have higher hCG levels with a twin or
multiple pregnancy.
Pregnancy Question: Should I be showing at 8
Weeks pregnant?
You might have a small bulge in belly area but this is generally
not apparent at 8 Weeks pregnant. The thinner you are has an effect on
when you start showing.
Pregnancy Question: Pregnancy Weight gain?
Pregnancy Weight gain - generally, most women gain 2-5 pounds in
the first twelve weeks of pregnancy.
Pregnancy Question: Can you fly during First Trimester?
One of the most common questions asked at 8 Weeks pregnant is
can you fly during first trimester?
For the vast majority of women it is safe to fly during first trimester
as long as you are experiencing a healthy, normal pregnancy.
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists recommend that women don’t fly after
their 36th week of pregnancy.
Pregnancy Question: What are the signs and
symptoms of pregnancy at 8 Weeks pregnant?
There are various signs and symptoms associated with pregnancy
at 8 Weeks pregnant and unfortunately approximately 70% of all pregnant
women suffer from morning sickness or feelings of nausea at this time.
Other common symptoms at 8 Weeks pregnant include:
Smile at this Pregnancy
Quote!
Being pregnant is not
always fun, so smile at this amusing motherhood maternity quote!
Pregnancy Quote
Everything grows
rounder and wider and weirder, and I sit here in the middle of it all
and wonder
who in the world you will turn out to be.
Motherhood Maternity Quote by Carrie Fisher
