Your baby at 8 weeks
The arms lengthen and the position of the head gradually changes. The legs also continue developing.
The upper and lower limbs develop at different rates. Body proportions are characteristic of this early stage.
TRIMESTER 1 · WEEK 8
8 weeks pregnant
A new detail every day.
What to expect at 8 weeks pregnant: your baby, your symptoms and this week’s reminders.
Symptoms at 8 weeks pregnant
- Nausea and tiredness may occur.
- You may need to urinate more often.
- Bloating or mood changes are possible.
None of these symptoms is required. Symptoms alone cannot diagnose pregnancy or establish your baby’s wellbeing.
Small, frequent meals may help some people with nausea. Discuss severe symptoms with your clinician.
Source for this week: NHS — Week 8
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Sources and content note
This is source-based general information, not a substitute for a clinical assessment or individual care plan. The presence, absence or change of symptoms alone cannot establish pregnancy wellbeing. This content is not a personalised care plan reviewed by a healthcare professional.
This guide groups weeks 1–13 in the first trimester, 14–27 in the second, and 28 onwards in the third. Weeks refer to gestational age dated from the last menstrual period; clinical dating may differ.
- NHS — Pregnancy week by week
- ACOG — Fetal development and gestational age
- NHS — Your baby’s movements
- NHS — Pregnancy symptoms
Sources checked: 31 October 2026 · Illustrations are AI-generated conceptual drawings, not ultrasound or diagnostic images.