First Trimester

Week 8 of Pregnancy

Your baby's tiny fingers and toes are forming - and they already have unique fingerprints!

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Size of a

Raspberry

1.6cm

Length

1.6cm

Weight

1g

Highlight

Your baby's tiny fingers and toes are forming - and they already have unique fingerprints!

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Baby's Development

  • All major organs are now present, even if tiny and immature.
  • Fingers and toes are webbed but clearly visible.
  • The embryo is now officially called a fetus.
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How You Might Feel

  • Waistline may begin to thicken slightly.
  • Nausea and vomiting may be at their worst.
  • Heightened emotions - laughing and crying more easily.
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Tips This Week

  • Your 12-week scan (dating scan) is being booked - look out for your appointment letter.
  • Consider telling your employer if symptoms are affecting your work.
  • Stay away from unpasteurised dairy and undercooked meat.