Where is the foetus at 8 weeks

But you may experience a little bleeding in pregnancy from your vagina. Always mention any bleeding in pregnancy to your midwife or GP, particularly if it continues and you get stomach pain. Start4Life has more about you and your baby at 8 weeks of pregnancy. You can sign up for Start4Life's weekly emails for expert advice, videos and tips on pregnancy, birth and beyond.

In this video, a midwife gives advice on how to deal with morning sickness during your pregnancy. Page last reviewed: 12 October Next review due: 12 October Home Pregnancy Pregnancy week-by-week 1 to 12 weeks pregnant Back to 1 to 12 weeks pregnant.

And even though you can't yet feel it, baby's tiny trunk and limb buds are now twitching and making spontaneous movements.

Your baby's digs are getting bigger, too. Amniotic fluid volume is increasing and your womb is expanding to accommodate its growing tenant. While your babe isn't exactly causing you to show yet, chances are your clothes are feeling a little tight around the tummy.

That's because your uterus, usually the size of a fist, has grown to the size of a large grapefruit by week 8 of pregnancy. Admittedly, that's still pretty small. But while it's unlikely you look pregnant from the outside, you almost certainly feel pregnant on the inside, especially when those insides threaten to come out all day long. Yes, it's that notorious pregnancy rite of passage: morning sickness — though the name can be misleading. If you're among the estimated 75 percent of pregnant women who have morning sickness, you know all too well that it may start in the morning — but it can linger all day and all night.

No one knows for sure what causes that queasy feeling — and does it really matter when you're about to toss your cookies for the third time today?

It could be because of the increased level of hCG and estrogen circulating in your body or the relaxation of the muscles of the digestive tract, making digestion less efficient, due to rising progesterone levels or the rapid stretching of the uterine muscles.

Whatever the cause, take heart — your baby feels just fine, even while you're hugging the bowl. Try to eat often but only a little at a time, which should also help your body battle another stubborn woe coming your way soon: pregnancy heartburn. If you're really struggling with morning sickness — say, you've lost at least 5 pounds or can't keep anything down for more than eight hours — ask your doctor whether you should take a pregnancy anti-nausea drug like Zofran or Diclegis.

The good news, however, is that nausea and vomiting usually subside by weeks 12 to 14, so hang in there — only four to six more weeks until you get some relief!

Fruit is always your friend — but consider it your best friend while you're expecting. Not only does nature's sweetest bounty contain essential vitamins and other nutrients that are good for you and your baby, but it plays a starring role in keeping you regular — pass the prunes, please! More sweet news: The right fruit can stand in for just about any vegetable you're shunning when pregnancy aversions and nausea may be keeping you from bellying up to the salad bar.

For instance, opt for dried apricots when you can't stomach broccoli. A good rule when it comes to fruits and veggies: Brighter colors especially on the inside spell better nutrition. Select your produce by the color of its "inner" rainbow and you'll find nutrients worth their weight in gold.

Along with your expanding belly may come new aches and pains above the neck. Your blood volume will increase by just under 50 percent, which — along with those pregnancy hormones — may spur headaches. Got one? Talk to your doctor about trading aspirin and ibuprofen for baby-safe alternatives like acetaminophen.

It may be a good idea to add squats to your exercise mix. Doing them strengthens and tones your thighs and during labor, and they can help baby descend. Hold the position for 10 to 30 seconds and repeat five times. Out, out damned spot! For many women, hormone surges in pregnancy can cause melasma, or dark spots on the skin and face. That means your skin, freckles and moles may look darker, and there's probably a dark line down the center of your abdomen the linea nigra.

Your areolas could be a deeper shade too. In your first trimester, you may not gain more than two or four pounds; and if you're suffering from morning sickness, you might not gain at all. During the second and third trimesters, you may put on an average of about one pound each week until you reach month 8, or about 20 to 28 pounds. The weekly gains will vary, though they tend to average about a pound apiece.

In month 9, your baby's weight gain will continue with gusto, while yours will likely only total about two to three pounds; you might even lose in the days before delivery. If you haven't worked out in a while, don't start out with a bang. Food and smell aversions. Your digestive system may be far more sensitive now.

Make sure you're practicing healthy eating habits and staying hydrated. Contact your healthcare provider if the diarrhea lasts longer than 24 hours, or is accompanied by any other symptoms, and do not take anti-diarrheal medicine or any medication before checking with your provider.

Frequent urination. Yes, you may still be making lots of extra trips to the bathroom. This symptom will come and go throughout the rest of your pregnancy as your baby grows and your uterus expands, both of which put pressure on your bladder. Abdominal cramping. This symptom can be associated with the continued growth of your uterus. If the cramping is severe, call your healthcare provider to rule out problems.

Back pain. By the time you are eight weeks pregnant, back pain may strike, particularly around the lower back. That's because the muscles in your back are working a bit harder than usual as your weight is redistributed to accommodate your growing uterus. Furthermore, your center of gravity is changing, and those pregnancy hormones are working on relaxing ligaments in the joints of your pelvis. Light spotting. Spotting a few drops of blood at a time can be normal.

However, be sure to talk to your healthcare provider if you feel at all concerned and call right away if you notice heavier bleeding.

Your baby's respiratory system is forming. Breathing tubes extend from your baby's throat to the branches of their developing lungs. A network of nerves is spreading through your baby's body, making connections not only with each other but also with muscles and other tissues, as well as organs like the eyes and ears. See what fraternal twins look like in the womb this week. You may notice an increase in white creamy discharge early in pregnancy, due to higher levels of estrogen.

White vaginal discharge called leucorrhea is nothing to worry about: This discharge is normal and can be clear to milky white, thin or thick, and mild-smelling or odorless.

But vaginal discharge that's green, smells unpleasant, causes pain or itching, or seems unusual in any other way could be a sign of infection or another problem. Rising levels of hormones cause your breasts to grow in preparation for making breast milk.

Don't be surprised if you go up a cup size or two, especially if it's your first baby. Other breast changes you may see include visible veins on your breasts, darker nipples, and more pronounced bumps on your areolas. Hormonal changes in early pregnancy may leave you feeling bloated , similar to the feeling some women have just before their period. That's why your clothes may feel more snug than usual at the waistline, even early on when your uterus is still relatively small.

You might feel like you have a superhuman sense of smell right now. Unfortunately, most of what you're smelling may make you want to throw up.

A heightened sense of smell often goes hand in hand with food aversions — both are linked to surging levels of pregnancy hormones, and both tend to fade by the second trimester. First you give birth to Then you make a speedy getaway in a school bus. Finally, you're engulfed by a tidal wave. First-trimester dreams are all over the place, and can reflect the excitement you feel, as well as the fear and worries you may have about becoming a parent.

Headaches are common during pregnancy due to factors including increased blood flow and fatigue. Cutting back on caffeine during pregnancy , though important, can also lead to an aching head.

Ask your provider before you take pain medicine for a headache. In general, acetaminophen is safe to take as directed during pregnancy, but aspirin , ibuprofen , and most prescription migraine drugs are not. You can also try a number of natural headache remedies to ease your discomfort, like getting a massage, using a compress, practicing relaxation techniques, exercising, and taking a shower.

Most women feel nauseated during pregnancy at some point, and about half vomit. But an unlucky 3 percent of expecting moms experience hyperemesis gravidarum HG , an extreme form of morning sickness that can lead to dehydration , weight loss, and other complications.