8 weeks pregnant

Your baby

The arms and legs are lengthening, and the head is beginning to uncurl. The upper and lower parts of the body do not grow at exactly the same pace, so your baby's proportions look very different from a newborn's. The raspberry comparison gives a rough sense of size while these early structures continue taking shape inside the uterus.

Your body

Nausea and frequent bathroom trips may interrupt your routine. You might also feel excited one moment and worried the next, or feel differently from people around you. Physical discomfort and poor sleep can make emotions harder to manage. You do not have to wait until feelings become overwhelming to bring them up with your prenatal care team.

This week

Caring for your emotional health

Think about who feels safe and supportive to talk with. At your visit, describe how you have been sleeping, whether worries are hard to control and whether you still enjoy your usual activities. Ask what counseling or mental-health support is available if you need it. If you already receive mental-health treatment, discuss a pregnancy care plan with your clinicians rather than changing medication yourself. Seek immediate help for thoughts of harming yourself or someone else; those concerns should not wait for your next appointment.