8 Weeks Pregnant
At 8 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a raspberry.
- Length
- 1.6 cm (0.6 in)
- Weight
- 1 g (0.0 oz)
- Trimester
- First
- Month
- Month 2
- Weeks to go
- 32
Size of a raspberry
Your baby at 8 weeks
Your baby is about 1.6 cm long, around the size of a raspberry, and is constantly moving, though you will not feel it for months. Fingers and toes are beginning to separate, and the tail at the base of the spine is disappearing.
Your body at 8 weeks
Your uterus has grown to about the size of an orange. Many people have their first prenatal visit around now, which may include blood tests and a dating ultrasound.
Common symptoms at 8 weeks pregnant
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Bloating and gas
- Vivid dreams
- Mild cramps as the uterus stretches
Every pregnancy is different. Having none of these symptoms is normal too.
Tips for week 8
- Write down questions for your first appointment.
- Tell your provider about any medicines, supplements and previous pregnancies.
- Ask about genetic screening options, such as NIPT from 10 weeks.
Your week 8 checklist
- First prenatal visit and blood tests
- Dating ultrasound if offered
- Ask about genetic screening options
Helpful at 8 weeks
8 Weeks Pregnant: your questions answered
How big is a baby at 8 weeks pregnant?
At 8 weeks your baby is about the size of a raspberry: around 1.6 cm (0.6 in) long and weighing about 1 g (0.0 oz). Every baby grows at their own pace.
How many months is 8 weeks pregnant?
8 weeks pregnant is month 2 of your pregnancy, in the first trimester. Your due date is 32 weeks away.
What happens at the first prenatal appointment?
Your provider takes your medical history, checks your blood pressure and weight, orders blood and urine tests, and may do a dating ultrasound. It is a good time to ask about screening and lifestyle questions.
Sources
This guide is written from public guidance by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the NHS, the CDC and the World Health Organization. Baby sizes are averages; your baby may be bigger or smaller and still perfectly healthy.
General information only, not medical advice.
History of updates
- : Added a weekly checklist and common questions.
- : Matched fruit, length and weight to the Prego app.
- : Published.