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8 Weeks Pregnant

At 8 weeks, fingers and toes are forming and the baby starts to move. Your first appointment usually happens around now.
Baby is about the size ofA raspberry
LengthAbout 1.6 cm
WeightAbout 1 g
Week 8 of 40, first trimester32 weeks to go

Your baby at 8 weeks

Fingers and toes are starting to form, still joined by webbing. The baby begins to make small movements, although you will not feel them for many weeks.

Your body at 8 weeks

Your uterus is growing, which can cause mild cramps and a bloated feeling. Tiredness and nausea are often at their strongest in weeks 8 to 10.

Your checklist this week

  • Your first full pregnancy appointment usually happens between 8 and 10 weeks.
  • Expect blood tests for your blood group, anaemia and infections, and a urine test.
  • You may be offered a dating scan to confirm your due date.
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When to call your doctor

  • Bleeding from your vagina
  • Severe pain in your tummy
  • A bad headache, blurred vision or sudden swelling
  • Fluid leaking from your vagina
  • Fever, or pain when you pass urine
  • Later in pregnancy, your baby moving less than usual

In an emergency, call your local emergency number.

Based on ACOG and NHS guidance. Sizes are averages: every baby grows at its own pace.