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Pregnancy Week 8 ~
This
week, your baby is at 5 weeks gestation and measures about
1/3 inch. An ultrasound can usually detect a fetal heartbeat
around this time. If you have an ultrasound scheduled, you
may want to ask about pictures or a video tape of it!
Your
baby's oral and nasal cavities are forming, the cerebellum
and spleen begin to develop and the baby's facial features
are becoming more defined. If you are going for an ultrasound
around now, you should get a good view of the baby's profile!
Your
baby's head to rump is now approximately 9mm. Although all
the major organs have formed, they are not fully developed.
Your baby's upper lip is likely formed. Also, the upper limbs
bend at elbow and what will be the baby's fingers are developing.
Advice
for Mom
Make sure you are eating properly and getting lots of rest
-- helping that baby grow is hard work!
Medications
(even vitamins or herbal medications & teas) can be harmful.
Please check with your doctor before taking anything.
Some
cramping can be normal throughout pregnancy as the uterus
contacts and enlarges. But please check with your doctor if
it becomes painful or severe.
Your
hormones may cause moodiness, and you may be noticing changes
in your breasts about now.
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