Your baby is the size of a Raspberry. Discover exactly what is happening to your body and your baby this week.
Week 8 in detail
The embryonic tail is fading. Lips, nose, and eyelids are taking shape. Neural pathways are wiring up, and tiny muscle twitches have started — you will not feel movement yet.
Blood volume is starting to rise (it can increase by up to about 50% later in pregnancy). Extra circulation plus hormones can mean a glow — or acne. Breathlessness is common as the heart works harder.
Many people have a dating ultrasound around now. A visible heartbeat is a milestone; miscarriage risk falls after that, but it is not zero. Use the checklist above for questions and a symptom log. Bring the prenatal vitamin bottle (or a photo) if they ask about folic acid.
A general guide, not medical advice. Scan timing and symptoms vary — ask your clinician.
This chart visualizes the average length of the baby from week 1 to 40. Values are based on standard clinical averages.