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First Trimester
Week 8 of pregnancy
Your baby is the size of a raspberry.
Length: 1.6 cm / 0.6 in · Weight: 1 g / 0.0 oz
Baby at 8 weeks
- Fingers + toes are forming (still webbed).
- Tooth buds appearing.
- Heart now has 4 chambers + beats ~150 bpm.
What you may feel
- Morning sickness may worsen.
- Heightened sense of smell.
- Constipation.
- Skin changes (acne, glow).
This week’s checklist
- Booking appointment with midwife (bloods, history, BMI).
- Discuss any medications you're on — some need switching.
- Plan when + how to tell employer.
Key milestone
Booking appointment — bloods, BMI, BP, history, screening discussion.
Doctor / midwife visits
NHS booking appointment with midwife (8-10 weeks).
Top foods this week
Educational only — not medical advice. Always consult your midwife or GP. Sources: NICE NG201 antenatal care, NICE NG207 inducing labour, NHS, RCOG. Read the full medical disclaimer.
Recommended picks
Prenatal pick
Ritual — Ritual Essential Prenatal
Choline + DHA + folate from methylfolate (not synthetic).
Prenatal pick
Nordic Naturals — Nordic Naturals Prenatal DHA (Strawberry Softgels)
Premium fish-oil DHA in strawberry softgels — gentle on the stomach.