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Week 8 of Pregnancy: Ten Little Fingers, Ten Little Toes!

Explore Week 8 of pregnancy: baby’s growth milestones, from tiny fingers & toes to taste buds, plus tips for dealing with nausea.
 

Dr Veena H

Key Timeframes

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Introduction

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Baby's growth

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Baby's features

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Mama's symptoms

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Tips to manage symptoms

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Conclusion

Congratulations on reaching Week 8 of pregnancy, Supermom! Your baby’s fingers and toes are no longer webbed, and their arms can now flex! Their tiny bones, muscles, taste buds, and more defined facial features are forming. You may also experience nausea, heightened sensitivity to smells, cramping, and constipation. These are all common as your body adjusts to the changes. Watch this video to learn expert tips for managing symptoms and to discover your baby’s amazing growth milestones. You’ve got this, Supermom!

WEEK- 8 of Pregnancy
Intro:
Congratulations on the eighth week of your pregnancy! I’m Dr. Heal, and today, we’ll talk about the milestones you and your baby are crossing in this 8th week of your pregnancy!

Key Information:
Your baby’s fingers and toes are no longer fully webbed, and their arms can now flex! Their body is straightening out to a more upright posture. Your little one has formed tiny bones, muscles, a small nose, and even taste buds. Their arms, legs, and facial features like the nose, upper lip, and little eyelids and ears are becoming more defined! 
At 8 weeks, sore breasts, fatigue, and morning sickness are common as your body adjusts. You might also have a super-sensitive sense of smell, which could trigger nausea. Cramping is normal as your uterus grows. Constipation may occur as well but try to stay hydrated and eat healthy to keep your stomach easy.

Conclusion:
Eat healthy when you're hungry, hydrate for headaches, and use SPF to protect your skin. And don’t hesitate to contact our Apollo doctors and community in case you have any doubts or support. You’ve got this supermom!