8 Weeks Pregnant
Summary
Size
raspberry
Length
1.6 cm
Weight
1 g
Until due date
32 weeks
8 / 40 week
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What's Happening With Your Baby
Technically no longer an embryo but a fetus. The webbing between the fingers is disappearing and eyelids are forming. The heart has divided into four chambers. The baby is moving, though you can't feel it yet.
What's Changing For You
Your breasts may have grown a size or two. Mild pulling in your lower back and groin comes from the uterine ligaments stretching. Emotional ups and downs continue.
To Do This Week
Buy a supportive, stretchy bra — it noticeably reduces breast tenderness.
At your first appointment, discuss a full blood count, blood typing and infection screening.
Avoid heavy lifting and stop movements that strain your abdomen.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many months is 8 weeks pregnant?
Week 8 of pregnancy falls in month 2 and in the first trimester. Pregnancy months don't run in neat four-week blocks, so the week-to-month conversion rarely lands on a whole number — which is why pregnancy is tracked in weeks.
How big is the baby at 8 weeks?
At 8 weeks your baby is roughly the size of a raspberry: around 1.6 cm long and 1 grams. These are averages; clear variation between babies is normal, and what matters is the growth curve your doctor is tracking.
How long is left at 8 weeks pregnant?
Assuming a 40-week pregnancy, you have around 32 weeks left at week 8. Most births happen between weeks 37 and 42, so a due date is a range rather than a fixed day.
What should I watch out for at 8 weeks?
Buy a supportive, stretchy bra — it noticeably reduces breast tenderness. At your first appointment, discuss a full blood count, blood typing and infection screening. Avoid heavy lifting and stop movements that strain your abdomen.
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When To Seek Care Immediately
Whatever week you are in, contact your doctor or the nearest health facility without waiting if you have: vaginal bleeding or fluid loss, severe persistent abdominal pain, a severe headache, blurred vision or flashing lights, sudden swelling of the hands or face, a fever above 38 °C, burning on urination with fever, persistent vomiting, fainting, or — after week 28 — a clear reduction in your baby's movements. In these situations reach real medical care rather than an app or a web search.
This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your doctor or midwife about your own or your baby's health.