Though your uterus is growing and your body is beginning to take on a slightly new shape, you probably are not beginning to show yet. You may or may not be beginning to put on weight.
Whether or not you have put on weight, you may find that your clothes are beginning to feel uncomfortable. Your waist is thickening slightly and your breasts are getting larger. You may want to find a new, more roomy bra and wear some pants or skirts with an elastic waist for added comfort.
You may begin to develop little white bumps on your nipples, which are called Montgomery’s tubercles. These bumps are designed to help make breastfeeding more comfortable by secreting a white lubricant.
You likely are feeling quite emotional at this time. Mood swings are normal and are due to the vast hormonal fluctuations taking place inside your body.
Your baby is about 1 ¼ inches long. It has been 8 weeks since conception.
All the major organs of the body are in place and will continue to form over the coming weeks. The fingers have formed as have the eyelids.
The bones are beginning to form. Your baby is beginning to kick its legs.
Your baby’s head is still very large in proportion to the rest of its body. The head makes up about half of the body length.
If you are having a prenatal visit this week, you will likely be able to hear the baby’s heartbeat for the first time.
It is important to maintain good oral health during your pregnancy. Now is a great time to make a dental appointment for a cleaning and check up.
You may be feeling very tired at this point in your pregnancy. Try to make time for a short nap or take some extra time for relaxation.