Week 8 Size: Raspberry
About the size of a ripe raspberry.
Relative Visual Scale
Solid circle represents your baby's size. Dotted circle shows the full-term week 40 size threshold.
Baby's Development
The hands and feet are developing webbed fingers and toes. The baby's tail (extension of the tailbone) is disappearing. Lungs and breathing tubes begin to form.
Weekly Milestones
- ✦ Fingers and Toes Form
- ✦ Embryonic Tail Disappears
Your Body & Symptoms
Your blood volume is increasing to supply the baby. You may experience vivid dreams, which is common due to hormonal activity and interrupted sleep patterns.
Common Symptoms this Week
Doctor & Care Recommendations
- ✓ Increase fiber intake (fruits, vegetables, whole grains) to prevent constipation.
- ✓ Write down your questions for your first doctor's visit.
- ✓ Keep up oral hygiene—pregnancy hormones can make gums sensitive and prone to bleeding.
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Weekly Health Guides & Resources
First Trimester Guide
Read comprehensive clinical milestones, screening checklists, and developmental guidelines for this phase.
Track & Relieve Symptoms
Learn why symptoms occur, home remedies, and clinical indicators for this week:
Food Safety Checklists
Verify safety statuses, listeria and mercury risks, and safe alternatives for:
Frequently Asked Questions: Week 8
Evidence-Based Clinical Sources for Week 8
PregWeeks is dedicated to medical transparency. Every milestone, symptom tip, and fetal development guideline for Week 8 is sourced directly from clinical guidelines published by leading obstetric authorities. Read more about our editorial methodology on our Medical Sources page.
Nutrition During Pregnancy FAQ
ACOGPatient and practitioner reference guidelines on prenatal nutritional intake, including essential vitamins, iron, calcium, and weight thresholds.
View Clinical Guideline ↗Early Pregnancy Loss (Practice Bulletin No. 200)
ACOGClinical guidelines on diagnostics, physical symptoms, and care options during early pregnancy challenges in the first trimester.
View Clinical Guideline ↗Food Safety for Pregnant Women
FDA / CDCStandard warnings and food safety guidelines regarding Listeria, Salmonella, and mercury levels in seafood during gestation.
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