How big is your baby?
In the 8th week of your pregnancy, the baby weighs about .04 ounces and it measures about .63 inches. This week, the baby is growing around a mm every day.
Baby’s growth and development
Though you can't feel it right now but the baby is vigorously moving its arms and legs. Its fingers and toes as of now are a little webbed, and the tail is also gone. The baby is even developing its taste buds.
Mother’s development
How you may feel?
In week 8 of pregnancy, the uterus continues to expand and is about the size of an orange by this time. The waistline of starts increasing now. You gain around 1 to 3 pounds during this week. This may vary from person to person. Nausea and morning sickness are still around. Extreme fatigue throughout the day can cause you some trouble. The breasts start turning swollen and tender. You happen to all the major to minor pregnancy symptoms in the 8th week also.
The Diet
You must abstain from alcohol, tobacco and cigarettes. During the eighth week, you must try to take small, frequent meals to avoid getting fatigued. Restrain from taking in high fat food. Drink a lot of clear liquids like lemonade and avoid spicy food to reduce morning sickness.
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