At 8 weeks of pregnancy or 10 SA, your belly is slightly swollen, and your breasts start to gain volume. Baby’s brain continues its development and optical nerves are formed. This week, remember to make an appointment for your first ultrasound. The midwife Anh-Chi your answers our questions on this 8th week of pregnancy.
You soon finish your second month of pregnancy. At 8 weeks or 10 SAa few symptoms continue a bit like fatigue, stomach pain, nausea or even some small skin problems. Your chest also takes more volume (it’s time to buy lingerie adapted to your new shapes). In this 8th week of pregnancy, prepare for the next ultrasound which takes place within two weeks. For his part, Bébé continues his growth: all his organs are now in place and continue their maturation. The responses of the midwife Anh-Chi tone on the progress of this 8th week of pregnancy.
How many months and its at 8 weeks of pregnancy?
The 8th week of pregnancy corresponds to 10 weeks of amenorrhea or 10 SA. You are in your 2nd month of pregnancy.
How do you feel at 8 weeks of pregnancy?
At the start of pregnancy, you might particularly feel tired during the day, Or even suffer from some small discomforts. If so, tell your doctor or gynecologist. It will check your tension and may prescribe a blood assay to detect any deficiencies.
What symptoms at 8 weeks of pregnancy?
At this stage, your pregnancy is more and more visible, between small curves and generous breasts (Remember to buy a suitable bra). If you are subject to nausea and other pregnancy ailments such as fatigue, still a little patience: they should fade soon. On the other hand, other small disorders may appear, such as skin problems linked to hormonal thrusts : acne, oily skin or very dry. Another sign that may appear: a brown vertical line between the navel and the pubis. This is called the Linea Negra. “”It generally appears later, rather around 20 its when the belly really rounds up. But it is variable from one person to another. “Observe the midwife.
How is the belly at 8 weeks of pregnancy?
At 8 weeks of pregnancyyou can start taking some little curves. Your size is starting to widen slightly and Your little belly also continues to round off very slowly. Generally, the belly seems slightly swollen in the second month. To get an idea, at 8 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus is roughly the size of a raspberry. Do not panic if, on the contrary, your belly seems flat. The changes are slower in some women especially if it is a first pregnancy.
When to make an appointment for the first ultrasound?
The first pregnancy ultrasound takes place around the 10th week of pregnancy. Do not wait to make an appointment with a Private ultrasound or hospital. This examination is very important, because it makes it possible to verify the growth, development and vitality of the fetus. Ultrasound will also allow the Baby nual clarity which, combined with maternal age and the dosage of serum markers, will make it possible to establish a probability that baby is carrying a Down’s syndrome.
What is the HCG rate at 8 weeks of pregnancy?
At 8 weeks or 10 SA, the HCG rate is on average Between 25,000 and 140,000 MUI/L.
How does the fetus develop at 8 weeks of pregnancy?
- Your baby’s nervous system is now almost complete.
- The brain continues its formation and develops at full speed, representing about a third of the volume of the whole embryo.
- The two hemispheres are present. Inside there is an intense activity: Every minute, around 250,000 new neurons appear !
- The optical nerves are also formed.
- The features of his face continue to refine and Your baby takes more and more human appearance.
- His mouth is formed with the meeting of the lower and upper jaws.
- His little language has pushed and his nostrils appear.
- Ossification, that is to say the bone formation, continues: your baby is more and more solid.
- The nervous system and the spinal cord start to structure itself with the skeleton in formation.
What is the size of the embryo?
At 8 weeks of pregnancyall the organs of the embryo are formed, both in terms of digestive, pulmonary or heart. They are still tiny (your baby does not exceed the 3 to 4 cm for a weight of about 5 g), but they exist. They go now continue their development and become operational.
It’s time to think about a childcare
It may seem a little premature to think now at your baby’s daycare. However, it is never too early to make a pre-registration in crèche Or get in search of the ideal nanny! Remember to compare the advantages and disadvantages of the different solutions: municipal crèche, corporate crèche, private crèche, childminder, home nanny, sleeping halt … ask your town hall for Municipal nurseries registrationsor directly in the establishment concerned if it is a private crèche.
Thanks to anh-chi tone, midwife
