The eighth week completes the second month of pregnancy, and by this time your body is already a little used to its new condition. This period is characterized by the gradual stabilization of violent physiological processes occurring in the body of a woman. But, on the other hand, the psychological aspect comes to the fore, and you and your husband begin to realize more clearly that soon you will really become parents!
Changes in the body at 8 weeks of gestation
If at earlier stages of pregnancy you already managed to feel all the "charms" of toxicosis, then be prepared for the fact that the eighth week can aggravate its unpleasant manifestations. Nausea and vomiting are explained by the fact that the body of a pregnant woman intensively produces estrogen and progesterone, and these hormones contribute to a slower passage of food through the digestive tract. Certain inconveniences of this period are also caused by rapid fatigue and general weakness, some drowsiness is also possible.
Another unpleasant problem at this time can be varicose veins in the legs, the cause of which is an increase in the volume of circulated blood in your body. In this case, consult a doctor and in no case do not self-medicate - after all, any drug can be dangerous for your child!
The condition of the fetus at 8 weeks of gestation
Your baby continues to actively develop within you - it improves the structure of all internal organs and systems. The baby’s stomach is lowered into the abdominal cavity, the heart is divided into chambers, the nervous system is formed, the bones are strengthened. At the eighth week of pregnancy, the fetus reaches a height of 8-11 mm, and more and more begins to resemble a little man. His face takes on more pronounced outlines; eyes, ears and nose continue to form actively. If this is a boy, then during this period he already begins to form testicles.
Possible sensations at 8 weeks of gestation
Due to possible varicose veins, you may feel heaviness, burning, and even leg pain. To alleviate the condition, try to reduce the load on the legs, to stand and walk less. If during the day there is such an opportunity - from a prone position raise your legs, rest on any support and hold them so for several minutes.
Psychologically, your feelings can be very different - from oppression and fear not to cope with the role of a mother to sincere joy and high spirits. If you are haunted by certain fears associated with pregnancy, then sign up for special courses for future parents. On them you can ask experts questions that concern you and chat with the same future mothers. It is very good if you attend such courses with your child’s father.
Necessary medical supervision
If you have not yet been registered in the antenatal clinic, then it's time to address this issue. Your lead doctor will draw up an individual pregnancy schedule for you, and will also direct you to take the necessary tests - blood, urine, smear. Weighing and measuring your pelvis will also be done to determine your baseline. If necessary, you will be assigned an additional ultrasound examination that will help assess the condition of the fetus and the presence of some risks for successful gestation.
General recommendations at week 8
A very important condition for the well-being of a woman is moderate physical activity, so try to move more, especially in the fresh air. This will keep your muscles in good shape and saturate the lungs with oxygen. Naturally, this advice does not apply to those women who have a threat of miscarriage - on the contrary, they are prescribed bed rest.
Follow the principles of healthy eating, give up harmful "fast food", a large amount of seasonings and salt in food. Try to use more gentle methods of heat treatment of foods, prefer better baked or boiled foods to fried foods - this is important for your well-being and for the proper development of the child.
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