The eighth week of pregnancy is also called the sixth fetal week. If you count not by obstetric weeks, then the eighth week of a wonderful position means the end of the second month of pregnancy. In most cases, at this time, almost all women already know about the birth of another new life in them. And those women who have not yet been notified of their pregnancy begin to suspect it, because during this period the symptoms and signs intensify more and more.
On the psychological side, future parents are becoming more and more aware that they will soon have another tiny family member.
Signs and symptoms of pregnancy at 8 weeks
Symptoms that a woman might not have noticed before are now becoming more and more noticeable. This:
- Constant mood swings
- Tearfulness
- Drowsiness
- More frequent urination
- The appearance of constipation
- The appearance of secretions that were not there before.
One of the most unpleasant symptoms of pregnancy in the eighth week is toxicosis. The eighth week of pregnancy is the time for its appearance.
What happens to mom at 8 weeks pregnant? Feel
During this period, you may notice increased salivation, aversion to certain foods and smells. All this can lead to the fact that for some time you will not be able to eat normally. Do not despair, because this process is normal and natural, but if vomiting does not allow you to eat at all and continues up to 5 times a day, then be sure to tell the doctor about it as soon as possible, because due to constant vomiting, there may be dehydration and weakening of the body. And for you and your unborn baby, this is useless. A normal indicator of toxicosis is nausea or vomiting 1-2 times a day.
In addition to toxicosis, another unpleasant sensation may appear - heartburn. It is caused by a disorder of the digestive tract. To get rid of it, eat less fatty, smoked and fried foods.
Body change
The average weight gain by the eighth week of pregnancy should be approximately 0.5-1 kg. Not every woman can immediately notice her, so others will not yet be able to guess about your interesting position.
If the future mother does not yet know about her interesting position, then her breasts are already on their way to full readiness for the feeding process. Breast augmentation can give away pregnancy. Buy yourself a comfortable and natural bra in a larger size so that your breasts can comfortably fit in it and not be squeezed.
uterus and pain
The gradual lifting of the uterus up can bring a woman moderate (!) Pain, contractions or spasms. Such sensations indicate the normal course of pregnancy. But remember, if such sensations constantly remind you of yourself and do not allow you to rest or work normally, then be sure to notify your doctor about them.
The growing uterus can irritate the sciatic nerve, often leading to pain in the hips and pelvis. To reduce the pressure of the uterus on this nerve, try to rest on your side and spend less time in a sitting position.
The growth of the uterus also leads to pressure on the bladder, from which the expectant mother begins to go to the toilet more often. During urination, there should not be any pain or impurities in the urine (blood, etc.).
False (in other words, training) contractions may appear. They are characterized by periodic mild pain in the lower abdomen. They should not be accompanied by suspicious secretions. Otherwise, immediately inform the doctor or call an ambulance.
Leather
Now mommy may notice that her skin on her face has become more oily. This is due to the intensive production of hormones that are needed for the full course of pregnancy and the growth of the baby. Do not buy a variety of "anti-acne" products. Firstly, not all of them are indicated for use during pregnancy, and secondly, they simply will not help. Cleanse your skin more often and everything will pass.
Some expectant mothers may notice the appearance of a skin tendency to dryness and flaking. Here, too, no special creams against peeling of the skin will not help. Use regular baby oil to moisturize the surface of the skin.
Discharge at 8 weeks pregnant
In the eighth week of pregnancy, the discharge should be clear or milky in color. In some cases, they are also brown. If this color of discharge is not accompanied by itching and pain in the lower back, then everything is in order, but your obstetrician-gynecologist should still be notified about this.
Observations, analyzes and surveys
If you haven't seen a doctor yet, now is the time to go. You are expected to pass a wide list of necessary tests, the results of which will be very important to your doctor. It is they who will tell about the state of health of the expectant mother and the state of the course of pregnancy. The number of analyzes should not be frightened, it only seems to be a lot of them at first glance:
- Biochemical analysis of arterial blood. Its results will provide information about the state of the internal organs of the expectant mother, as well as determine which essential trace elements are not enough.
- Urinalysis (total for sugar). It will provide an opportunity to learn about the state and intensity of the kidneys.
- According to Nechiporenko. Hidden inflammation can be detected with the help of this analysis.
- Blood test (for sugar). Its results will show the content of the glucose level.
- HIV and RW. This analysis is needed to exclude the possibility of carrying HIV and AIDS.
- Vaginal swabs. They are done to detect infections in the vagina.
When you make a visit to the doctor, he will without fail weigh your body, measure the circumference of the pelvis and give you referrals to other doctors, such as:
- Dentist
- Venereologist
- Optometrist
- Therapist.
The passage of each doctor should be mandatory, because they separately evaluate the health status of certain organs and systems. If, for example, you do not visit an ophthalmologist, and you have high eye pressure, then during childbirth, the health of your eyes can significantly worsen. Very often, with increased eye pressure, a caesarean section is prescribed.
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Sex at 8 weeks pregnant
Intimacy during pregnancy, subject to good health, is not contraindicated, unless mommy has:
- Threats of miscarriage
- Bloody, purulent, mucous and other foul-smelling secretions
- Multiple pregnancy.
The eighth week is a very important and crucial moment in the formation of the embryo. It is also called the "critical period". During this period, spontaneous miscarriages occur very often or there is a threat of termination of pregnancy. With this in mind, try once again not to engage in intimacy for several weeks.
Nutrition
Toxicosis can stubbornly prevent a woman from eating normally. Therefore, in the eighth week, you can brew tea with ginger in the morning, which should ease toxicosis. You can make breakfast from this tea and walnuts.
It is very important to review the foods that you ate before. Replace coffee with green or herbal tea, chocolates with hematogen, fried and other junk food for boiled and steamed meat, exclude alcohol and cigarettes altogether.
Try to minimize your consumption of the following foods:
- Bakery
- flour products
- Candies
- Allergenic foods (citrus fruits).
Improper or unsafe eating of junk food can affect the health of the mother and the course of pregnancy.
What happens to the baby at 8 weeks pregnant?
At this stage of pregnancy, the baby is very busy with the most important things - he gradually “masters” and continues to grow at a rapid pace. For this to happen at the proper level, mommy should provide her unborn baby with all the best necessary conditions.
External development of the baby. Fetus 8 weeks
The size of your unborn baby is now approximately 13-19 mm, and its weight reaches approximately 3 grams. If you undergo an ultrasound procedure this week, you can see your future baby on the monitor, which now, although a little, resembles a person. Also with this procedure, you can see his small arms and legs, which are now three times shorter than the arms. As well as a face that is now just beginning to take shape.
The embryo is now beginning to appear nostrils, eyes, auricles, it already has lips and a tongue. By the end of the week, facial features will begin to form. Taste buds appear and form on the tongue. Now the olfactory receptors continue to be laid in the nose.
Internal development
Since the placenta is developing intensively in the expectant mother, the baby from this week will begin to receive the necessary nutrients and vitamins already through the umbilical cord. The internal organs gradually become more and more perfect, the heart acquires the necessary shape and shape (becomes four-chambered), branches of the bronchi are produced in the lungs, the kidneys begin to develop, the brain is divided into halves and convolutions appear in large parts of it. Salivary glands are already beginning to form.
At the eighth week of pregnancy, the genital organs begin to form in the unborn child - in boys, the testicles, and in girls, respectively, the ovaries. They are now producing eggs.
The nervous system is rapidly being formed and improved. It contributes to the fact that the future baby can now actively move, swim in the surrounding amniotic fluid and reflexively squeeze the handles. Mommy cannot feel this yet, but it can be seen on an ultrasound examination.
The knee and elbow joints are laid. Gradual ossification occurs in the limbs, body and skull.
- Habitual lifestyle. If the expectant mother feels well, does not feel ailments and weakness, then she can continue to do her usual things - work, play sports, etc.
- Fresh air as an assistant to get rid of fatigue. Since most expectant mothers at the beginning of their pregnancy very often feel rapid fatigue and drowsiness, they are advised to spend more time on walks. They will help to avoid or minimize such symptoms as much as possible.
- Take good care of yourself. This primarily applies to the use of alcohol, nicotine and weight lifting. Now is the time to get rid of all the negative habits that can harm not only your health, but also your unborn baby.
- Support your body. Fatigue, drowsiness and other symptoms of pregnancy occur due to a decrease in immunity. The body lowers it so as not to reject the emerging life. Therefore, a healthy and vitamin-rich diet is very important to follow.
- Proper medication intake. If you are taking any hormonal drugs as prescribed by your doctor, then remember that you need to use them by the hour. So you will ensure a uniform "supply" of hormones to your body.
With each week of embryonic development, important biological changes occur in the baby's body. The child is growing and developing rapidly.
How do doctors determine the term?
Doctors use a special system for calculating the age of the fetus in their daily practice. They measure in obstetric months and weeks. Thus, the 8th obstetric week of pregnancy is equivalent to the 6th week from the date of conception of the child.
Expectant mothers often use the calendar method. They calculate the age of the baby from the immediate date of conception.
To determine the obstetric period, doctors use the date of the first day of the last menstrual cycle before pregnancy. This method of calculation is more accurate and has been used by doctors for quite a long time. The entire period of bearing a baby with an obstetric counting method is 280 days or forty weeks. It is best for expectant mothers to use a common system with doctors for calculating the age of the child.
The 8th week of pregnancy is accompanied by the appearance of various sensations in a pregnant woman. Her mood and emotional background changes, pulling pains in the abdomen appear. Many women begin to get tired faster. Specific changes develop not only in the mother's body. In the first weeks of pregnancy, the child is actively undergoing the process of formation of internal organs.
Such a huge jump in intrauterine development is possible only during the first trimester of pregnancy. Several weeks have passed since the fusion of germ cells. During this time, a small organism has already formed from several cells.
What is happening with the baby?
In this period of pregnancy, doctors call the baby in the mother's belly an embryo. It is so small that it can only be determined by ultrasound. This period of intrauterine life is extremely important. At this time, the laying of all vital organs and systems is actively continuing. If it happens qualitatively, then the children's body will continue to function fully.
The size of the embryo at this stage is very small. It is 15 mm long. The weight of the child is very small: it is only 2 grams. In addition to the formation of the body, the internal organs begin to actively form in the embryo. Kidneys, liver are laid. In a small embryo, the pancreas and stomach have already formed.
Interestingly, even in this early period of pregnancy, the formation of gastric juice occurs.
At this stage, the child has already formed a heart. Moreover, it is already beating. A small embryo weighing 2 grams already has its own heartbeat. This is a true natural wonder.
The baby's heart by this period of pregnancy has a four-chamber structure. A septum appears between the atria. This structure is normal for the entire human population.
The baby's heartbeat is an important clinical sign. It is determined during an ultrasound examination. To calculate it, the number of heartbeats in one minute is determined. If the heart of the embryo beats too fast, then in this case, doctors set tachycardia. With a decrease in the number of contractions of heart contractions within a minute, bradycardia.
It is important that the baby's heartbeat remains within the normal range. This condition indicates that the cardiovascular system of the embryo is functioning well.
It is very important to regularly evaluate the baby's heartbeat over time. Significant deviations from the norm may indicate that various pathologies of the course of pregnancy are manifested in this way. This stage of embryonic development is also accompanied by the laying of the digestive and respiratory systems. Lungs will be finally formed in the future. Their full functioning is possible only after the birth of the baby.
The bronchial tree is also transformed. The bronchi that form it begin to branch out. In the future, their diameter and clearance will change.
Also at 7-8 weeks of pregnancy, the child's reproductive system is formed. The reproductive organs are just beginning to form. But you can determine the sex of the fetus a little later. By this stage of pregnancy, the child's nervous system is almost completely formed. Also, by this period, the main anatomical elements of the brain were formed.
This stage of intrauterine development is accompanied by the active formation of the musculoskeletal system. The mobility of small children's joints gradually increases.
The muscular apparatus of the child is well developed, but it is difficult to notice due to the small size of the embryo. Not only the muscular apparatus of the body is actively developing, but also the smooth muscle muscles of the internal organs are being formed.
In a small embryo, the chewing and facial muscles, the muscles of the arms and legs, as well as the pharynx, are already well developed. The lower limbs at this period of intrauterine development are somewhat "behind" the upper ones. An increase in dynamic functions leads to the fact that the baby's nervous system continues to form and develop. Gradually, internal organs begin to respond to the influence of nerve impulses. This is necessary in order for the digestive system to continue to develop actively.
In the embryo, the diaphragm gradually begins to be outlined. External secretion glands (sweat, salivary) continue their active development.
The first supporting structures necessary for the development of the embryo begin to transform at this stage. The chorionic villi gradually turn into the placenta. In the future, through the placenta, the baby will receive all the necessary nutritional components for its intrauterine development. This stage is accompanied by the initial formation of the immune system. The child is actively developing the thymus gland. In the future, this organ of immunity will be filled with lymphocytic cells.
What does an embryo look like?
At such an early stage of pregnancy, a small embryo in its appearance already resembles a small person. His body is elongated. Even the face of the fetus at this stage of its embryonic development is changing. The eyes become visible. They look quite large as they are missing eyelids. Also at this stage of pregnancy, the first rudiments of the retina and color pigments of the eyes appear. The eye sockets are clearly visible. The eyes are closer to the temporal areas of the child's head. In the future, the face of the child will be transformed, which will lead to a convergence of the eyes.
The nose has already a clearer contour, but still remains flat. Gradually, the nerve endings of the olfactory analyzer begin to form. The baby's nostrils are covered at this stage of its development with mucous plugs. Active gum formation occurs in the oral cavity. Even the rudiments of milk teeth begin to appear. The contour of the upper lip is well defined.
Taste buds are already forming on the baby's tongue. In the future, these nerve endings will change and improve, but the basic laying occurs already by this period.
In a small embryo, which is actively developing in the mother's womb, ears begin to form. The first rudiments of small fingers appear on the hands and feet. At this stage, they are not yet spliced together. After a while they will separate. The active development of the nervous and musculoskeletal system contributes to the fact that the joints become more mobile.
In some babies at this stage of their development, when conducting an ultrasound examination, you can see small movements in large joints. This is usually manifested by small shaking movements of the hands.
In the future, the baby will develop and become more active.. With each week of pregnancy, the number of movements made by the child increases. The child carries out small oscillatory movements in the mother's womb, but it is so small that the woman does not feel the motor activity of her baby at this stage of pregnancy. By this period, the final formation of large blood vessels occurs. They are necessary for the proper nutrition of the child during his intrauterine development.
How is baby development diagnosed?
To determine the main parameters of the fetus, doctors use ultrasound examination methods. They are assigned to all expectant mothers to confirm the fact of pregnancy, as well as to exclude the ectopic form.
At this time, a rather dangerous pathology is a tubal pregnancy. In this case, the development of the baby does not occur in the uterine cavity, but in its appendages. In this case, the full development of the child is impossible. A tubal pregnancy always ends tragically. With the help of modern ultrasound studies, the location of the fetus can be very accurately determined. With multiple pregnancies, the position of each baby is assessed separately.
Despite the tiny size of the child, ultrasound doctors can determine the length of his torso. So, the coccyx-parietal size at this stage of pregnancy is approximately a couple of centimeters.
For the active and full development of the embryo, an aquatic environment is required. The diameter of the gestational egg, which contains the amniotic fluid, at this stage is about 3 centimeters. When conducting an ultrasound examination, the condition of the reproductive organs of the mother is also necessarily assessed. The structure of the uterus is assessed, its tone is determined.
With the help of a Doppler study, specialists can determine the main indicators of blood flow in the main uterine blood vessels. Using this diagnostic method, you can assess how well the blood supply to the uterus occurs. Adequate blood flow is necessary for the baby in the womb to fully grow and develop.
To assess the growth of the fetus, an ultrasound examination is performed in dynamics. In this way, the doctor can assess how well the baby is developing.
If a woman is carrying several children at the same time, then she may need more ultrasound examinations. The frequency of their appointment is determined by the obstetrician-gynecologist.
Ultrasound at this stage of pregnancy can be performed in different ways. The most commonly used is the transvaginal method. In this case, the study is carried out using a sensor that is inserted into the vagina. The transvaginal research method at this stage of pregnancy allows you to get more accurate and reliable results. This technique has a number of contraindications. If they were identified, then in this case a transabdominal ultrasound is performed.
Many mothers-to-be worry about whether they will need any preparation before conducting a study. At this stage of pregnancy, as a rule, no special preparatory procedures are required. Often, expectant mothers begin to get very worried before conducting a study. You can understand their excitement: they are very worried about the result and the presence of any pathologies in the child.
You should not worry: from the early weeks of pregnancy, the baby feels all the experiences of the mother. A calm and balanced mood during a diagnostic study is simply necessary.
Ultrasound in early pregnancy allows you to timely identify various pathologies in both the expectant mother and her baby. It is very important to conduct such an examination for women who have difficulty bearing babies and various gynecological diseases. If a woman has a burdened history of genetic and chromosomal diseases, then an ultrasound examination allows timely detection of their signs in the fetus.
Dangerous timing
Signs of pregnancy at week 8 are already more than clearly palpable. And without exaggeration, we can say that the sensations at the 8th week of pregnancy are very diverse.
All changes in the physical and emotional-psychological state of pregnant women, as well as their well-being at the 8th week of pregnancy - directly or indirectly - are generated and coordinated by the hormone progesterone. Although a pregnancy test, including a test at 8 weeks of gestation, is based on the detection of another hormone - human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). This hormone is produced only by the outer villous membrane of the fetal egg (chorion) after its implantation in the endometrium of the uterus, and this happens several days after fertilization. That is, menstruation at the 8th week of pregnancy should stop.
But back to progesterone, which is synthesized by the ovaries and adrenal glands (and after 13 weeks and the placenta) and thanks to which the fertilized egg (blastocyst) is fixed on the wall of the uterus. The body of a pregnant woman responds to the sedative effect of this hormone with an increased feeling of fatigue and drowsiness, some imbalance and “unreasonable” mood swings.
The most characteristic signs of pregnancy at week 8, which are noted by almost all expectant mothers, are associated with appetite, taste sensations, and in general with all digestion. Many suffer from morning sickness at the 8th week of pregnancy, and vomiting is also common at the 8th week of pregnancy. Obstetricians call this toxicosis of the first half of pregnancy. Many hormones contribute to its development. Thus, the adrenal cortex produces more cortisol and cortisone - to ensure optimal carbohydrate metabolism and the accumulation of energy in the liver in the form of glycogen. But the release of the digestive hormone gastrin (responsible for the level of hydrochloric acid in gastric juice) can both decrease and increase. In the first case, the pregnant woman loses her appetite and the digestion of food slows down, and in the second, the “wolf” appetite wakes up, heartburn torments, and excessive weight gain occurs.
Constipation at the 8th week of pregnancy is also a characteristic sign of this condition. The fact is that progesterone relaxes the myometrium of the uterus, and at the same time the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract. And the increased production of estrogen, aimed at the development of the pregnant uterus, simultaneously reduces the motility of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, there is a decrease in the level of the hormone motilin synthesized in the small intestine, which should help move food through the digestive tract. All these factors cause not only constipation at the 8th week of pregnancy, but also flatulence - bloating at the 8th week of pregnancy.
Experts also note an increase in the blood of pregnant women in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone, which, in addition to fluid retention in tissues, increases the production of melanin. And this is the reason for the appearance of age spots on the face of pregnant women - one of the external signs of pregnancy.
What does pregnancy look like at 8 weeks: uterus, breasts, belly
The uterus at the 8th week of pregnancy increases under the influence of estrogen, but still remains within the small pelvis, so the stomach at the 8th week of pregnancy does not yet betray the “interesting position” of the woman around. Although often pregnant women (especially thin ones) feel a slight increase in the volume of the abdomen in the hypogastrium - between the navel and the pubic region.
However, the uterus is already beginning to tighten the round ligaments that keep it in an inclined position outside of pregnancy, as well as the sacro-uterine ligaments. Because of this, pregnant women complain that they are pulling their stomach at 8 weeks of pregnancy or pulling their lower back at 8 weeks of pregnancy.
The gradually growing uterus at the 8th week of pregnancy begins to put pressure on the bladder, as the peritoneal cover of the enlarging uterus passes to it. So visits to the toilet inevitably become more frequent.
The mucous membrane of the cervical canal produces a special cervical secret that prevents infection from entering the uterine cavity. During pregnancy, the mucus becomes thicker, forming a plug that completely closes the channel. However, there may be slight light discharge at the 8th week of pregnancy, associated with the characteristics of the local microflora and hormone levels. Discharges that indicate the presence of pathologies will be discussed a little later.
The changes that the breast undergoes at the 8th week of pregnancy make themselves felt, first of all, by the increase in the mammary glands necessary for the upcoming lactation.
You have probably already noticed that the bra has become small and you need a larger size. Changes in hormonal levels, as well as other tissue changes, are explained by preparation for breastfeeding. The breasts may continue to grow throughout pregnancy.
Under the influence of estriol, progesterone and chorionic somatotropin, more milk lobules, alveoli and excretory ducts are formed in the breast. And thanks to the intensive synthesis of the pituitary hormone prolactin, which begins from the 8th week of gestation, the process of colostrum production starts. All these physiological changes cause such sensations at the 8th week of pregnancy as tingling in the mammary glands, some of their soreness, increased sensitivity of the nipples, darkening of the nipples and areola.
Hormonal changes - in particular a sharp increase in progesterone - can be a cause of fatigue. Nausea and vomiting also drain energy. Sleep may be difficult, especially if you constantly have to get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom.
Idea for combating fatigue "Short 15-20 minute walks helped me cope with chronic fatigue in the first trimester of pregnancy. It was the only way I was able to fight sleep during work hours" - Gabriela.
fetus at 8 weeks pregnant
Obstetricians determine the physical and physiological parameters of the fetus at this time on the basis of ultrasound at the 8th week of pregnancy.
How is the child growing?
This week: Fingers and toes form, eyelids almost completely close eyes, breathing tubes lead from throat to lungs. Nerve cells in the brain develop and connect with each other to form primitive neural pathways, but the external genitalia have not yet developed to determine the sex of a child. The child is already constantly moving and moving, although you may not yet feel it.
Important: the development of each child is purely individual. Our information is designed to give you an overview of fetal development.
Given the characteristic position of the embryo in the uterus, it is customary to determine its length from the coccyx to the crown of the head. The norm of the coccyx-parietal size - KTR at the 8th week of pregnancy - is no more than 2-2.5 cm, and half of this length falls on the head. Weight fluctuates in a fairly wide range - from 5 to 13 grams. Ultrasound also determines the average internal diameter of the fetal egg - SVD
It should be emphasized that, despite such dimensions, all tissues of the fetus have already differentiated at this time and almost all of its internal organs have formed: the brain (there is a wall of the hemispheres, the cerebellum and the medulla oblongata, the rudiments of the cortex and the medulla), the heart (already having 4 chambers), stomach, intestines, kidneys, liver (with bile ducts). The eyes have become closer to the bridge of the nose, but not yet closed for centuries; the tip of the nose and the upper lip stand out. The lower and upper extremities are clearly visible on ultrasound. Moreover, the fetus is already beginning to move them, which indicates the functioning of neurons.
At the last stage is the formation of the fetal blood vessel system. Although his blood circulation is still chorionic (placental will only begin from the 13th week, when the placenta is fully formed), the fetus at the 8th week of pregnancy already has its own blood type. There are also the first lymph nodes.
The 8th week of pregnancy is decisive in the development of the gonads of the fetus, that is, in determining the sex of the unborn child. If the Y-chromosome gene, which potentially determines the male sex, is present in the genome of the fetus, then the embryo has a 46XY "chromosomal set" and will be a boy. In the absence of the Y-chromosome, the 46XX karyotype is activated, and then the female genital organs begin to form from the urogenital ridges of the embryo, and a girl will be born.
By the way, twins of 8 weeks of pregnancy develop identically to a singleton pregnancy, only the expectant mother can feel sick a little more and a little longer - not up to 12 weeks, but up to about 16 weeks.
Pathologies at the 8th week of pregnancy: uterine tone, pain and various discharges
The tone of the uterus at the 8th week of pregnancy - that is, the tension of its muscular membrane (myometrium) - is constantly changing. And this is a physiologically normal process, due to the sympathetic and parasympathetic innervation of the body of the uterus and its cervix.
Outside of pregnancy, the degree of tension or relaxation of the longitudinal and circular fibers of the myometrium is not paid attention.
But hypertonicity - an increased tone of the uterus at the 8th week of pregnancy - is of concern, especially since the period from 8 to 12 weeks is considered a period of increased risk in clinical obstetrics. And this risk lies in the fact that spontaneous abortion can occur at 8 weeks or, more simply, a miscarriage at 8 weeks of pregnancy.
With an increase in the tone of the anterior wall of the uterus at this time, pregnant women feel how the stomach becomes hard, at a later date there may be pain in the lower abdomen of a pulling nature. Treatment of this symptom is carried out by taking the drug Duphaston, a synthetic analogue of endogenous progesterone (standard dosage - 20 mg per day, taken only as directed by a doctor - according to a special scheme); No-shpa (one tablet three times a day), as well as magnesium preparations (citrate, magnesium gluconate or lactate, Magne B6) - in a dosage individually prescribed by a doctor.
Pain at the 8th week of pregnancy can be different and have several causes. First of all, the stomach hurts at the 8th week of pregnancy with excessive physical exertion and an increase in the tone of the uterus. And also with constipation and problems with the discharge of intestinal gases, with chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, myoma, endometriosis, endometrioid cyst and other pathologies not associated with pregnancy.
But most often, antenatal clinic doctors listen to complaints from patients that they have lower back pain at the 8th week of pregnancy or that their back hurts at the 8th week of pregnancy. What is the reason for these pains, because the period is still small, and women still do not feel the heaviness of the abdomen? And the reason is that the fetal chorion trophoblast, as well as the endometrium of the uterus and the ovaries of the pregnant woman, begin to produce a special hormone relaxin, the task of which is to gradually prepare the woman's musculoskeletal system for childbirth in the process of bearing a child. Relaxin helps to relax the ligaments of the pubic articulation of the pelvic bones, however, this hormone does not differ in selectivity, which also weakens the ligaments of the spinal column.
With an increase or decrease in blood pressure, with ARVI or a cold, with too much sleep during the daytime, the head often hurts 8 weeks of pregnancy.
Allocations at the 8th week of pregnancy are also different, but they must be treated equally carefully.
So, slight yellow discharge at the 8th week of pregnancy, which does not cause pain and does not have an unpleasant odor, is considered as a completely normal phenomenon. But with abundant vaginal discharge with itching, the development of vaginal candidiasis - thrush (Thrush at 8 weeks of gestation - see below) should be suspected.
Menstruation at the 8th week of pregnancy, in theory, should be absent: after all, the endometrium in the pregnant uterus cannot be rejected. However, there is a so-called daub at the 8th week of pregnancy, which experts in the field of diseases of the female genital area refer to bleeding. In particular, implantation bleeding can be a one-time pink discharge at the 8th week of pregnancy, provoked by the introduction of a blatocyst into the uterine mucosa. Pale pink discharge from the uterus is also possible, associated with its anatomical abnormalities or fibroids. But the most common cause is a very low level of progesterone or hCG in a pregnant woman, which cannot cope with the suppression of luteotropin, which initiates cyclic changes in the ovary during ovulation. And in such situations, the only way to save pregnancy is hormone-correcting therapy.
Brown discharge at the 8th week of pregnancy, and even more so spotting at the 8th week of pregnancy - against the background of general weakness and pulling pain in the lower abdomen - are a sign of such a dangerous pathology as detachment at the 8th week of pregnancy. And this means that the fetal egg with the embryo has come off the endometrium. Partial detachment of the fetal egg leads to the formation of a bruise. Using professional medical terminology, this is a retrochorial hematoma at 8 weeks of gestation. With partial detachment, doctors manage to save the pregnancy.
Insignificant blood discharge at the 8th week of pregnancy “give a signal” to a woman: a miscarriage threatens pregnancy - immediately see a doctor!
And bleeding at 8 weeks of gestation (especially if it is intense, blood clots are released, and there are also severe pains in the lower abdominal segment) means that there was a miscarriage at 8 weeks of gestation, or the pregnancy was ectopic.
According to gynecologists, an ectopic pregnancy at the 8th week of pregnancy has no other options than the rupture of the fallopian tube under the pressure of a growing blastocyst. In this case, severe peritoneal bleeding can be fatal.
In addition, there is a frozen pregnancy at 8 weeks - a particularly dangerous stage of intrauterine development. In the presence of a viral infection (rubella, cytomegalovirus, etc.), a lack of progesterone in the body of a pregnant woman or an excess of testosterone, as well as in the case of embryonic genetic abnormalities, the development of the fetus stops. The woman herself most often does not notice this, and everything results in a spontaneous abortion at 8 weeks.
Tests at 8 weeks pregnant
For expectant mothers, the following tests are considered mandatory at the 8th week of pregnancy:
- complete blood count (with the determination of the blood group and Rh factor);
- blood chemistry;
- blood test for β-hCG (chorionic gonadotropin);
- blood test for progesterone levels;
- blood test for prothrombin (determination of coagulation);
- a blood test for the presence of antibodies to the Rh factor (with a positive Rh factor in the father of the child);
- blood test for RPR (syphilis), HIV, HbsAg (hepatitis B), anti-HCV (hepatitis C);
- a blood test for antibodies to rubella;
- blood test for herpes (anti-HSV IgG and anti-HSV IgM);
- urinalysis and urinalysis for protein;
- stool analysis;
- general smear for microflora.
Normal hCG levels at the 8th week of pregnancy, more precisely from weeks 7 to 10, are 21,000-291,000 mU / ml. Such a wide interval of this indicator is explained by the fact that from the moment the fetal egg is fixed in the uterus up to the 10th gestational week, for every 48 hours, the content of chorionic gonadotropin in the blood of a pregnant woman practically doubles. Therefore, a downward deviation from the norm of hCG is regarded by physicians as a dangerous symptom, which may be associated with the threat of spontaneous abortion, ectopic (ectopic) or missed (non-developing) pregnancy. Naturally, twins at 8 weeks pregnant will show twice the level of hCG.
Progesterone at the 8th week of pregnancy is considered normal with indicators that fluctuate in the range of 9-468 nmol / l (in other units of measurement - 30-39 ng / ml or 4.7-34 μg / l).
Prenatal diagnosis at 8 weeks pregnant
A doctor may recommend a variety of tests to undergo during pregnancy, from genetic screening to diagnostic tests. Some of these are simple blood tests while others consist of more invasive procedures. Before you agree to an analysis, ask your doctor to explain to you the need, potential risks, and possible results. Many prenatal tests are for screening, not diagnosis. Tests to detect latent diseases also make sense in certain conditions. But only a diagnostic test can tell for sure if a child has health problems.
During the first trimester, may be assigned:
- Combination screening test: This relatively new test for latent disease consists of looking at the collar zone and a blood test to determine the level of proteins. The analysis is performed between 11 and 13 weeks of pregnancy. The combined screening test will provide information about the likelihood of having Down syndrome, as well as other disorders and problems.
- Chorionic villous test: one of the main methods of prenatal cytogenetic and molecular genetic diagnosis, involves taking a small piece (biopsy) of chorionic tissue using a transvaginal plastic catheter. A chorionic villous test will help identify chromosomal disorders and other genetic disorders. This test is done in the first trimester of pregnancy, usually between 11 and 12 weeks.
Abortion at 8 weeks pregnant
Abortion at the 8th week of pregnancy - artificial termination of pregnancy - can be carried out in a medical facility if a woman does not want to give birth. The deadline for such a “problem resolution” is no more than 12 weeks. Since 2004, in Ukraine, the possible term for abortion has been reduced to 22 weeks, but in the period from 12 to 22 weeks of gestation, termination of pregnancy is considered a medical abortion. Its implementation, in accordance with the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (No. 144 of February 15, 2006), must have certain medical prerequisites.
The list of such indications includes: tuberculosis (all forms), syphilis, severe forms of viral hepatitis, rubella (including contact with it), HIV (AIDS), cytomegalovirus infection, leprosy (leprosy), the presence of cancer, severe heart failure, aneurysm aorta, acute and chronic renal failure, rheumatoid arthritis, hemolytic and aplastic anemia, purpura, psychosis, epilepsy, chronic alcoholism, substance abuse, etc.
It should be borne in mind that artificial termination of pregnancy at week 8 cannot be carried out using the vacuum aspiration method, since it is performed only for a period of not more than 5 weeks. Therefore, an abortion at the 8th week of pregnancy can be carried out either with the use of medications (the allowable period is no more than 8 weeks), or by the usual surgical method.
Feeling at 8 weeks pregnant: colds, thrush, herpes
Unfortunately, well-being at the 8th week of pregnancy does not always please expectant mothers. The hormones mentioned above, among other things, perform an immunosuppressive function, inhibiting the ability of a woman's body to resist infections. And this is necessary - to prevent the rejection of the embryo.
So the complaint, they say, fell ill at the 8th week of pregnancy, sounds from the lips of many women: in the cold season, SARS or a cold at the 8th week of pregnancy occurs in more than half of pregnant women.
Obstetricians assure that the temperature of 37 at the 8th week of pregnancy is not a cause for concern, since such an indicator on the thermometer gives the same progesterone. But subfebrile (37.5-38 ° C) and fever at the 8th week of pregnancy (more than 38 ° C) require special attention and a mandatory visit to the doctor. During this period, the high body temperature of the pregnant woman threatens the normal development of the unborn child due to hypoxia. And subfebrile can be not only with a cold, but also with cytomegalovirus damage, urogenital infections, and thyroid disorders.
Although a cold at 8 weeks of gestation is not so harmless: according to the results of constant obstetric monitoring, an average of 15% of pregnancies up to 12 weeks end in miscarriage due to a cold or flu.
And here a problem arises: practically no drugs can be taken by pregnant women in the first trimester. Therefore, in case of fever, wiping with cool water or a mixture of water and table vinegar (in a ratio of 2: 1) should be done. Despite the content of salicylic acid in raspberries for colds, pregnant women can drink tea with raspberry jam - without abuse, two teaspoons of jam per day at a temperature is enough. And a runny nose at the 8th week of pregnancy is recommended to be treated by washing the nasal passages with a solution of common salt (dessert spoon per 200 ml of boiled water) or sea salt (which is sold in all pharmacies). With a severe runny nose and stuffy nose, you can sniff a cut onion or lubricate under the nose with Asterisk balm.
When the throat hurts at the 8th week of pregnancy, a warm water-alcohol (3: 1) compress on the neck helps, gargling with warm saline, a decoction of calendula (a tablespoon of flowers in a glass of water), a solution of furacilin (1 tablet in a glass of water). Relieves pain and inflammation in the throat by rinsing with warm boiled water, in which you need to place a tea boat of natural honey and 50 ml of apple cider vinegar (which can be replaced with fresh lemon juice).
Remember that the use of lozenges and lozenges from the throat and cough, sprays and drops from the common cold in the first three months of pregnancy is contraindicated. This even applies to such cough medicine as Pertussin: because of the content of licorice root in it. By the way, such popular medicinal plants as mint, chamomile, sage, oregano, elecampane, yarrow, St. John's wort, thyme and even aloe are banned during pregnancy.
Thrush at 8 weeks pregnant
Thrush at the 8th week of pregnancy (vaginal candidiasis or candidal vulvaginitis) is a fungal disease that manifests itself in the form of vaginal discharge, resembling cottage cheese crumbs with a characteristic sour smell, itching and redness of the skin and genital mucosa.
Obstetricians warn that thrush at the 8th week of pregnancy, like other infections of the vulva and genital tract of pregnant women, is dangerous because it can lead to:
- infection of the amnion (internal aqueous amniotic membrane), which is accompanied by the formation of adhesions that prevent the normal development of the fetus;
- infection of the chorion (villous amniotic membrane) and inflammation of its walls;
- weight loss of the child;
- spontaneous abortion;
- infection of the birth canal during childbirth.
The drug prescribed by most doctors for the treatment of thrush during pregnancy is Pimafucin in the form of vaginal suppositories. According to the instructions, it is necessary to inject one suppository into the vagina once a day (lying down, at bedtime). The standard course of antifungal therapy is 3 to 6 days; it is recommended to use Pimafucin within three days after the cessation of discharge and itching.
We would like to remind you that during pregnancy, any health problems cannot be solved on your own.
Herpes at 8 weeks pregnant
The herpes simplex virus - Herpes simplex virus (HSV) - is not at all simple, because, existing only in the human body, it waits for the right moment when its host or hostess weakens its immunity. That is why herpes at the 8th week of pregnancy, as, indeed, throughout the entire gestation, occurs quite often against the background. But in the first trimester, it is especially dangerous.
Herpes HSV-1 appears on the lips, herpes type HSV-2 "chosen" the genitals. Of course, genital herpes is more dangerous, but in any case, herpes at the 8th week of pregnancy can cause a medical recommendation to terminate the pregnancy. The defeat of the future mother by this virus in the early stages can cause: fetal death and miscarriage, infection of the fetus (neonatal herpes) and neurological pathologies, congenital malformations, the birth of a premature baby.
Wherever herpes appears - an itchy "wav" on the lip or painful blisters that cause severe burning in intimate places - immediately see a doctor!
Herpes HSV-1 is treated with Acyclovir ointment (Gerpevir, Zovirax, etc.), which is considered safe for pregnant women. In the treatment of urogenital herpes in pregnant women up to 12 weeks, the following algorithm can be applied: Acyclovir (intravenous drip infusions), human immunoglobulin (three intravenous injections every other day); brilliant green (externally).
Some doctors prescribe to pregnant patients the drug Viferon (based on interferon-α2), which is available in the form of an ointment, gel and vaginal suppositories.
Nutrition at 8 weeks pregnant
How to eat right and what to eat at the 8th week of pregnancy are topical issues for many expectant mothers who are afraid to gain extra pounds.
Recall that within 20 weeks from the beginning of pregnancy, women add 30% of their total weight, and the weekly increase is an average of 300 g. The diets that you “sat” before pregnancy are excluded!
Nutrition at the 8th week of pregnancy should provide the body with everything necessary: proteins, fats, carbohydrates, trace elements, vitamins. The energy value of the diet for such a period should not be lower than 2000 kcal per day.
If you start listing all the products that are useful for pregnant women now, then you simply won’t have enough strength to read this list ... So let’s be brief: you need to eat meat, fish and seafood, cereals (cereals and grain bread), dairy products (not very fatty) , vegetable oil (raw pressed) and, of course, vegetables, fruits and berries - in any form. As they say, nothing new. And you will notice that not a single nutritionist will recommend cakes, sweets, ice cream cakes or hot dogs during pregnancy. Yes, still - sweet carbonated drinks!
In general, what to eat at the 8th week of pregnancy, you now know approximately. And we will briefly dwell on how nutrition can help in solving such problems of pregnant women as constipation and flatulence (bloating).
In the first case (for constipation), you need: fiber in the form of whole grain cereal dishes (buckwheat, oatmeal, well-boiled pearl barley), bread with bran, legumes (peas, beans, etc.), fresh kefir (a glass every day) , cabbage (any) and all our usual seasonal vegetable set, starting with beets. Remember to eat apples, pears, plums (prunes) and citrus fruits, as well as nuts and seeds (just a little).
And now, what you should not eat so that bloating does not torment you at the 8th week of pregnancy: animal fats; rye and freshly baked white bread; millet and oatmeal; beans, peas and other legumes (including peanuts); cabbage (any); milk (fresh and dry) and ice cream; potatoes (especially fried); radish and spinach. As well as grapes, even in the form of raisins.
Now - by comparison - you can easily make your own list, depending on the presence or absence of constipation and flatulence. But what absolutely everyone needs is vitamins at the 8th week of pregnancy.
Vitamins at 8 weeks pregnant
Vitamins in a state of pregnancy do not happen much. So, the use of products containing them, as well as taking vitamin preparations prescribed by a doctor, should be enough to cover the needs of both the mother and the child growing in her womb.
At any time of the year, vitamin C is needed, which contributes to resistance to any microbes and viruses, actively regulates lipid metabolism (reducing blood cholesterol), positively affects hematopoiesis (the process of blood cell formation) and the hemostasis system (ensuring normal blood clotting).
The most necessary for pregnant women are B vitamins: folic acid (vitamin B9), pyridoxine (B6) and cyanocobalamin (B12).
Thanks to vitamin B9, the likelihood of not carrying the child to the time set by nature is reduced. With its participation, the process of neuron formation in the unborn child proceeds normally, which means that the risk of developing congenital anomalies of the fetal nervous system (neural tube) and the central nervous system of the newborn is reduced. Folic acid is especially effective during pregnancy in combination with vitamins B6 and B12.
In addition, vitamin B6 improves well-being at the 8th week of pregnancy, reducing the intensity of nausea and vomiting. And vitamin B12 regularly protects the liver from any negative influences that it is often exposed to during childbearing.
Inositol (vitamin B8) and choline (vitamin B4) can be brought in to help with vitamin B12 - that is, for the benefit of your liver. Vitamin B8, found in beans, whole grains, grapefruit, sesame seeds, and vitamin B4 (found in kale, leafy greens, rice, oatmeal, egg yolk, dairy products) will not only help keep your liver healthy, but also take care of your skin and hair , about the normal functioning of the heart muscle, about the elasticity of blood vessels, and will certainly activate intestinal motility.
In conclusion, it remains to answer two frequently asked questions: is it possible to have sex and ... fly an airplane at this stage of pregnancy?
As obstetrician-gynecologists assure, sex at the 8th week of pregnancy in “moderate doses” and “no frills” has no contraindications - in the absence of complications (bleeding, uterine hypertonicity, etc.). It should also be borne in mind that intimacy can disrupt the normal process of bearing a child in women who have had spontaneous interruptions of previous pregnancies.
A flight at the 8th week of pregnancy - with similar nuances of its course - can also lead to undesirable consequences. So it's better... go on foot.
The 8th week of pregnancy is a difficult period, try not to complicate it, because you still have as many as 32 (± 2) weeks ahead of you. Take care of yourself!
Pregnancy is similar in size to a bean - the length is from one and a half to two centimeters, it weighs about three grams. The child becomes more and more like a man, the “tail” disappears, the head is still disproportionate to the body.
The baby is actively growing and developing. First of all, the musculoskeletal system strengthens, bone tissue becomes stronger. At this time, the baby's knee and elbow joints are barely distinguishable, you can see the shoulders, ankles. Facial features are becoming clearer, fingers and toes appear. They are still connected by a skin membrane.
An important achievement of the crumbs is the development of the reproductive system, and although the boys have already had testicles, and the girls have ovaries, the sex of the child has not yet been determined due to the large error. Ultrasound is clearly limited to:
- contours of the upper and lower jaw;
- nose and even nostrils.
Visible before the eyes of the eyelids, which will soon open. The eyes begin to produce pigment responsible for light perception.
The baby's heart has divided into four chambers, valves are actively forming. Between the ventricles, the hole is already overgrown, and between the atria it remains. In a minute, the heart creates from 150 to 170 beats. At the eighth week, the baby is still in a bent state (the so-called "fetal position"), but soon the baby straightens up. Respiratory organs, bronchi and lungs are formed. Already at the eighth week, the child is trying to clench his fists, but for the mother, such movements are not yet noticeable.
The development of the brain continues, and neurons form more and more complex connections, along which the first paths of nerve impulses will pass. The intestine is formed, we distinguish the esophagus and stomach. The liver begins to produce blood cells. the spinal column continues to improve. A very important organ is formed - the thymus gland, which is involved in the immune defense of the body, it is she who produces the first protective cells - lymphocytes.
twin development
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Babies during twin pregnancy at this time do not lag behind in development compared to singleton pregnancies. The only significant difference is the weight of the twins. Babies weigh about 1 g each and do not exceed one and a half centimeters in length. The crumbs have heads equal to the length of the body, the position of the twins is twisted. The outlines of the face become clearer, the eyes are still on the sides of the face, but the nose, ears, mouth and tongue are clearly visible. Babies continue to receive nutrition from the corpus luteum, since the placenta is not yet formed for their life support.
There is a formation of large and small joints, but they are not always clearly limited. And if the hands almost resemble human ones, then the legs are more like fins. With a normally developing pregnancy, the cardiovascular system of twins is normal. Every baby has a four-chambered heart. The digestive organs are differentiated, germ cells are produced, and one fetus can be a boy, the second - a girl.
The amount of amniotic fluid in a twin pregnancy is slightly greater than in a singleton. Therefore, the size of the uterus does not correspond to the terms of pregnancy, the maternal organ is somewhat larger, which is the first sign of carrying a multiple pregnancy - an ultrasound examination will finally dispel the doubt. At this time, during pregnancy with twins, the mother's belly is not noticeable.
The umbilical cord in babies is already formed, the endometrium is gradually destroyed by the villous chorion. At the eighth week, it is very important that the placenta and umbilical cord develop correctly, since the risk of abnormalities doubles during pregnancy.
What happens to mom: feelings
The eighth week of pregnancy brings tangible changes in a woman's life. If in the first weeks the body is only rebuilt, then at this time the hormonal background still remains unstable, significantly different from the pre-pregnancy state of a woman. This provokes ailments and new sensations of the mother's body, to which now you need to adapt.
Uterine changes. By the 8th week of pregnancy, the uterus continues to grow, but does not increase in size much, being in the area no higher than the pubic zone. If sexual contact occurs at this time, then the uterus is unnecessarily irritated and minor bleeding may occur from small blood vessels. This is due to the effect of the hormonal background on the uterus, but it does not negatively affect the child.
Frequent urination. This is not noticed by all women, but indeed, when the bladder is full, urges arise, because the growing uterus squeezes the bladder, which causes it to give signals to empty.
Pain in the lower abdomen. It is quite normal if a woman during pregnancy feels light sips in the lower abdomen. First of all, the pain is associated with stretching of the uterus, which is preparing to carry the baby. Also, the cause of pulling sensations is a multiple pregnancy. If the pain is periodic, disappears on its own and is not accompanied by other signs, then you should not worry.
Headache. During pregnancy at the 8th week, it occurs due to overwork, which is provoked by hormonal instability and weakening of the mother's body. To avoid a headache, do not be nervous, expose yourself to stress. With frequent headaches, you should consult a doctor - this may be a sign of an infectious disease, vascular disorders.
Discomfort in the lower back. The lumbar area becomes especially sensitive during the period of increase in the uterus in size. Compression of the nerve endings spreads dull aching pain in the lumbar region, from which many women suffer greatly in the 8th week, and staying in one position completely enhances these sensations. A light massage, a change in body position will help to cope with such pain. If the pain is sharp, radiates to the kidneys, and urination is difficult, then there is a suspicion of a pathology of the urinary system. If the pain in the lower back is associated with bloody discharge, it may be a miscarriage. In these conditions, you should immediately contact the clinic.
Soreness in the chest. There is nothing unusual in the fact that under the influence of hormones there are pulling sensations in the chest - this is how the mammary glands are preparing to feed the baby. In especially sensitive women, these signs appear as early as the 8th week. There is a feeling of heaviness in the chest, enlargement of the mammary glands, a feeling of tingling. Usually, the discomfort is quite tolerable, and after the normalization of the hormonal background, the chest pain subsides a little.
Despite the presence of toxicosis, expectant mothers are in high spirits, everything is new for them, and emotions are in full swing. You are certainly no exception.
During this period, you need to pay special attention to your health, try to avoid crowds of people, protect yourself from various infections and colds.
A balanced diet and hardening will support the immune system. At the slightest sign of a cold, consult a doctor, do not self-medicate!
In general, take care of yourself, enjoy life and enjoy your new state!
Your baby is the size of...
3 grams
14-20 mm
130 bpm
Fetal development
At the eighth week, your baby already has not only lips, but also a tongue, and milk teeth are also being laid. During this period, the stomach, esophagus, abdominal cavity, and intestines are formed.
The heart continues its formation, the cardiac division into chambers is almost completed, it is fully functioning. One-way blood flow through the heart is established. The rudimentary circulatory system begins its work.
This is what your baby looks like at 8 weeks
The feet and hands are shaped. An ultrasound shows the first movements of your baby. The brain, cortex and convolutions are developing, with the help of special equipment it is possible to record its activity.
By this period, your baby has already decided on his gender. Eyelids form before the eyes, the tip of the nose and upper lip become more distinct. At eight weeks pregnant, your baby's heart beats twice as fast as yours, up to 130 beats per minute.
The amount of amniotic fluid and the diameter of the fetal sac increase every week, by the eighth week its diameter averages 30 mm.
Ultrasound at 8 weeks pregnant
As mentioned above, the first movements of the fetus can be seen on ultrasound. See the contraction of the heart and determine the heartbeat. Determine the size of the uterus.
The gonads of the embryo are visible, the tip of the nose becomes visible, the eyes are still closed.
At the moment, the embryo is growing every day by 1 mm, and with a daily ultrasound, you might notice this.
Ultrasound of the uterus notes the relaxation of the vessels of the uterus, the acceleration of blood flow through them, which significantly improves the nutrition of the muscle layer, its increase.
Ultrasound is performed both transvaginally and transabdominally.
At this time, ultrasound is performed according to indications.
What happens in your body at 8 weeks?
The breast increases, the glands begin to grow, the task of which is to produce milk, this happens under the action of prolactin. The size of the uterus within the pelvis also increases. The cervix begins to soften, this process will occur throughout pregnancy, thus preparing for childbirth. The hormonal production of the corpus luteum is in decline, this function is taken over by the developing placenta, and your baby is already fed by the uterus.
Your uterus has grown to the size of a grapefruit, and it is her growth that provokes frequent trips to the toilet.
How do you feel at week 8?
In the eighth week of pregnancy, your body continues to rebuild. Regular mood swings are your constant companion, now you experience joy, and after a while feelings of fear and anxiety may appear. This is normal, do not get hung up on this, just live and enjoy the upcoming birth of your baby.
There is morning sickness and vomiting, dizziness. You may feel bloated, this happens under the influence of progesterone, the smooth muscles of the intestinal loops expand and relax.
Discharge from the genital tract
Allocations may increase - this is a variant of the norm.
In the presence of atypical discharge, as well as itching, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Photo of tummies at 8 weeks
Risks at 8 weeks
The threat of miscarriage remains throughout the entire period of pregnancy. In the presence of bloody or brown vaginal discharge, which is accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen, you should immediately consult a doctor. You should also seek medical attention for excessive vomiting, more than 6 to 7 times a day.
Examinations at 8 weeks
Analyzes and examinations are prescribed only according to indications, depending on the course of pregnancy and the presence of concomitant pathology in the expectant mother.
Important at 8 weeks
If your bra is tight, then it's time to get maternity underwear. The new bra should not be tight, should not pinch the nipple area, and should also be made of soft material. It is better to give preference to models that are equipped with wide straps. It is advisable to use special underwear for sleeping, in this case, a seamless bra-T-shirt is perfect. It will not only support the chest, but will also be an excellent prevention of the formation of stretch marks. Such underwear is purchased in specialized stores for expectant mothers.
It's time to say goodbye to the hairpin, and the point here is far from varicose veins. The fact is that every time you put on a high heel, your uterus changes its position, which in turn does not like the baby. It is much easier to purchase ballet flats and enjoy the comfort. For solemn and ceremonial occasions, a stable heel can be allowed, but not higher than 4 centimeters.
Avoid taking medications, except for those recommended by a doctor. Also avoid exposure to paints, solvents, cleaning agents, etc. Forget hot baths, hot showers and saunas. Do not dye your hair during this period and do chemical or permanent hair waving. The danger is not the penetration of chemicals through the skin, but the inhalation of their vapors, therefore, if the desire to look beautiful is not alien to you, it is better to paint your nails and hair in a mask, or in a well-ventilated area, for example, on a balcony.
Sex during this period is not prohibited, but only on condition that there is no threat of termination of pregnancy!
Nutrition at 8 weeks
Refrain from drinking alcohol, reduce the amount of strong tea and coffee, and vegetable sweeteners and saccharin should also be abandoned.
Nutrition should be balanced and contain all the necessary elements. Since the skeletal system and milk teeth begin to actively form in the fetus, you should start taking calcium-containing drugs, and also eat more dairy and sour-milk products.
We continue taking vitamin E and folic acid until the 12th week.
Mode
It is better to refuse physical activities that can lead to tension in the abdomen, to pressure on the abdomen or to fall. Also refrain from heavy and intense physical activity. Simple walking in the fresh air is exactly what you need.