8th week of pregnancy: signs and sensations of what is happening to the baby

Authors of the article: Candidate of Medical Sciences O.Yu. Ermolaev

Obstetrician-gynecologist, ultrasound doctor, specialist in nutrition during pregnancy E.K. Ermolaeva

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Body changes and new sensations for women

A woman who has realized her new position and accepted it changes her attitude towards herself and others.
Now, at 8 weeks of pregnancy, the most important thing for her is not problems at work, not quarrels with her mother-in-law, but the health of the unborn baby. Mental changes have a positive effect on the physical state: nausea and vomiting no longer cause panic, they occur less and less frequently, and sudden mood swings are replaced by a feeling of long-awaited calm (if, of course, it is not disturbed by premature “verdicts” of not the best and competent specialists). But there are troubles that really await a pregnant woman at this time - they are associated with the pressure of the growing uterus on the sciatic nerve and bladder. In the first case, unpleasant sensations may appear in the lower back, thighs or buttocks (the doctor will prescribe medications that will help the woman), and in the second, urination becomes more frequent. To cope with the last scourge, the expectant mother must exclude from her diet drinks that have diuretic properties (sparkling water, caffeine-containing drinks).

Child development

Maria Prokhorova says that at eight weeks the embryonic period of the baby’s development ends. Now it is officially called not an embryo, but a fetus.

At this time, the little man’s characteristic facial and body features begin to “emerge.” Already now you can see the outlines of the nose, lips, jaws. The bones of the arms, legs and skull become stronger and gradually acquire hardness. Little by little, future wrists, bends of elbows, knees, ankles, shoulders are formed, fingers and toes are formed, ears, neck, and with it the respiratory tract develop, the “tail” disappears, and the limbs, on the contrary, become more and more distinguishable. The eyelids are almost formed, but are not yet fully functional. The tiny tongue already has taste buds.

By this time, the process of structuring the kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, bladder and heart is coming to an end - it is now four-chambered, valves are being formed in it with might and main. The nervous system is actively improving. The baby begins to make his first movements, but he is still too tiny for them to be even noticeable. The size of the fetus at this stage is about 2 cm, and the baby weighs about 3 grams. To make it easier to imagine how small your future son or daughter is, imagine a bean or a grape. And yet, the rate of growth of yesterday’s embryo is amazing - in just two weeks it “grew” four times as big!

Just a week ago, the embryo was constantly in the fetal position, that is, the head was pressed against the future knees, and the back seemed to be twisted. Now the fetal body has begun to straighten, and it looks more and more like a baby.

Girls develop ovaries, and boys develop testicles, but even the most experienced specialist and modern equipment are unable to discern the sex of the unborn baby on an ultrasound. You'll have to be patient and wait a little.

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Weight gain

During this period, a woman gains about 0.2–0.5 kg per week. And if she suffers from attacks of nausea (toxicosis during pregnancy is a common phenomenon), she may even lose weight. The total increase over two months of an “interesting situation” for a woman with normal body weight is about 1 kg. However, in this matter one cannot discount the genetic constitution of a person. It is clear that women who are prone to obesity will gain weight more than thin women. This state of affairs should not be scary.

Your baby at 7-8 weeks

At 7-8 weeks of pregnancy WHAT HAPPENS to the baby.

• At 7 weeks, the embryo size is 12 mm.
• The embryo's head is large because the brain grows faster than other organs.
• At 7-8 weeks of pregnancy, the circulatory system of the embryo is formed. The heart contracts (beats) and is clearly visible during ultrasound examination.
• From 7 weeks the stomach and liver are formed.
• 8 weeks is an important period in the development of vision and hearing.
• At 7-8 weeks of pregnancy, cartilage, skin and muscle tissue begin to form the baby's figure.
• From 8 weeks, fingers and toes are formed.
• At 7-8 weeks, the genital organs are presented in the form of primordia (genital tubercles) without gender differences.

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Mom's belly

At week 8, the uterus becomes the size of a lemon, but the belly of the expectant mother increases by an average of 3–5 cm. The old jeans already have difficulty meeting at the waist, and a tight blouse emphasizes the slightly rounded tummy. At 8 weeks it may still hurt - this is normal for the first trimester of pregnancy. The pain occurs because the ligaments that connect the bones are stretched. More often, unpleasant sensations occur on the right side, since the embryo stretches the uterus in this direction. A woman will benefit from a warm bath or lying on her side. Does the pain not go away, but only gets worse? Consult your doctor and find out the causes of unpleasant symptoms.

What happens to the child

The embryonic stage of development has come to an end, and from the 8th week the embryo is called a fetus. By the end of this week its size will be 3 cm, and its weight will be about 4 g.

The period of the most intense processes is already behind us. All the main organs and systems have been laid down; their development and improvement will continue.

The musculoskeletal system of the fetus is already sufficiently formed, but the process of replacing cartilage tissue with bone tissue will still continue.

At the 8th week, the formation of the ears, fingers, elbow joints, heart is completed, and the diaphragm appears. The male fetus begins to produce testosterone.

During this period, the fetus is already freely “floating” in the amniotic fluid. Changes occur in the fetal blood that determine the blood type of the unborn child.

Nutrition at 8 weeks of pregnancy

A pregnant woman should eat not twice as much, but several times better! Prohibited are drinks with a high caffeine content, fried, salty, very spicy, fatty foods, preservatives and fast food. However, nutrition during pregnancy should not be monotonous. Dietary meat, cereals, cottage cheese, kefir, vegetables and fruits are the undisputed leaders in the ranking of the healthiest foods for pregnant women.

If before pregnancy you sometimes allowed yourself to drink a glass of wine, don’t risk it now! Replace the alcoholic drink with a delicious vitamin cocktail. Add plain yogurt and a peeled piece of mango to freshly squeezed orange juice. Mix all ingredients using a blender. The drink will be a useful addition to dinner.

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Ermolaev Oleg Yurievich Candidate of Medical Sciences, gynecologist-endocrinologist with 25 years of experience and successful experience in managing pregnancy in women with uterine prolapse, bicornuate uterus, saddle uterus and other malformations of the genital organs, managing pregnant women with livedo, thrombophilia and antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) , polycystic ovary syndrome. Management of pregnancy with twins, triplets, quadruples, management of complex pregnancies that require special attention and experience from doctors. Management of pregnancy after IVF, ICSI, after artificial insemination. Management of pregnant women with placental insufficiency. Management of pregnancy against the background of an IUD.

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Sex at 8 weeks pregnant

If there is no threat of miscarriage, do not push your partner away - intimate intimacy (preferably without sexual toys - this is now unnecessary!) and subsequent orgasm will not bring any harm to your baby. Sex during pregnancy is not canceled! However, starting from this time, you should avoid any pressure on the stomach (even if it is almost invisible), as well as sudden and very deep penetrations into the vagina. Make love calmly, without experiments - leave them for the postpartum period.

Lifestyle

No troubles should disturb a measured way of life: the main thing now is your child, and problems can wait! Avoid strenuous physical activity, avoid frequent trips to the sauna due to the risk of miscarriage, do not take antibiotics, beware of exposure to chemicals and fumes, reschedule your planned trip to a later date (the first trimester is the most dangerous time, according to doctors, for flying and climate change). And if you feel that something is wrong with you, be sure to consult a specialist. Don’t be afraid to seem boring and intrusive - after all, now we are talking about the health and safety of the baby, which means that all your questions should be taken with understanding by the doctor!

Useful tips

The duration of walking should be increased. In the absence of contraindications, you can gradually return to physical activity, including visiting the pool.

To normalize stool, light exercises will be useful. You can increase the amount of prunes and dried apricots in your diet. It is also recommended to sleep on your side rather than your back - this will help relieve stress on the intestinal area.

In general, the 8th week is a time to remember that pregnancy is not a disease and return to an active, full life.

Beauty and accessories

It's time to seriously think about shoes with flatter soles and loose-fitting blouses. Avoid skinny jeans and heels. And remember: pregnancy is not the best time for experiments. There is no need to suddenly change your image now, dye your hair green, get a new tattoo or remove an old one. There are already a lot of changes in your life, it’s better to take care of yourself and your unborn baby, protect him from possible negative influences.

To prevent stretch marks, rub olive oil into the skin of your stomach, and special creams will help with stretch marks on your chest. And don’t be afraid that your skin will suddenly become very dry and your hair brittle - these troubles (they are based on hormonal changes) are temporary!

Content

1. What is a fertilized egg
2. Diameter of fertilized egg by week
3. Average size of the fertilized egg in the first trimester of pregnancy
4. Average size of the embryo in the first trimester of normal pregnancy

When conducting the very first ultrasound examination, which is done when menstruation is delayed and in order to accurately diagnose the presence of intrauterine pregnancy, the fertilized egg can be examined.
It is when the doctor sees this miniature formation on the monitor that he already informs the woman that she will soon become a mother. On the monitor you can see the fertilized egg, which is a small oval-shaped formation. In the early stages, the embryo, which will subsequently develop and grow in the fertilized egg, is not yet visualized, but soon it will grow up, and then it will be possible to clearly see it. An empty fertilized sac is an egg without an embryo when pregnancy does not develop. The embryo is often visible already from the fifth week of pregnancy, but sometimes there are cases when even at this stage the doctor does not see the embryo during an ultrasound examination, in such a situation a repeat ultrasound is prescribed. Very often, a repeat ultrasound shows both the embryo and its heartbeat. When the embryo is not visible after six to seven weeks, then, unfortunately, there is a high risk that the pregnancy will not develop. In this article we will look at the norms of the fertilized egg by week.