So the eighth obstetric week of pregnancy has come. It would seem that the period is still quite small, but a baby is already living inside you, which can be clearly seen and examined by ultrasound. This is an important and crucial period in the life of a future mother. Doctors attribute it to a critical gap. It is worth noting that most miscarriages occur at this particular time. Therefore, it is so important to take care of yourself, eliminate all bad habits, observe the appropriate regime, eat right.
What happens to mom’s body?
The eighth week of pregnancy (obstetric) is 6 weeks from the moment of conception. The doctor should tell you about this at the first appointment and registration. At this time, changes in the body of a woman begin to occur. Firstly, the uterus is enlarged. Now its size resembles an average apple. Perhaps already at this time you will feel that the old clothes became small for you, it is simply uncomfortable. This is due to the fact that the pelvis begins to prepare for childbirth and gradually expands.
Secondly, women have an increase in the bladder, and therefore there may be frequent urge to the toilet. Please note that the process should be absolutely painless. If you notice a burning sensation, the color of urine has darkened, you must urgently consult a doctor to exclude pyelonephritis, which occurs in many pregnant women.
Special attention should be paid to the breast. Women during this period may experience discomfort, tingling sensations. Areas around the nipple darken, increase. Sometimes veins can appear on the chest. Do not worry, this will all go away a few months after the birth.
Often, women are interested in: “The eighth obstetric week of pregnancy has begun, the stomach is still not visible. Is this normal? ” Doctors claim that it should be so. The fetus is still small, so it is very difficult to visually determine the pregnancy.
Eighth obstetric week of pregnancy: photo with ultrasound
Time runs very fast, for sure at this time the woman already knows for sure that she is in position. Any mom is interested: if the eighth obstetric week of pregnancy has begun, what happens to the fetus? How does he develop and how much does the baby weigh?
By this time, almost all of its internal organs have been formed. The heart becomes four-chamber. The brain acquires its first gyrus. The stomach is in the right position in the abdominal cavity.
Visually, the baby already has a human outline. His arms and legs are pronounced. Fingers can be distinguished, although they can be connected by a membrane. On the face there are outlines of lips, nose, chin. The eyes so far resemble two black dots, but the pigment, which will then be responsible for their color, is already laid. Sexual characteristics cannot yet be distinguished. One can only consider a slight bulge. But just during this period, the genitals (testicles or ovaries) begin to form.
The kid can already make his first timid movements. But they are still so chaotic and weak that a woman is not able to feel them.
If the woman has the eighth obstetric week of pregnancy, the photo of the fetus will look approximately as shown below. You can examine the baby in detail thanks to the ultrasound machine. Such early diagnosis is carried out only in cases where there is good evidence for this: uterine tone, suspected ectopic pregnancy, and others.
Is toxicosis terrible?
The eighth obstetric week of pregnancy is often characterized by the onset of toxicosis. The fact is that the woman’s body begins to actively release three hormones that cause these unpleasant sensations. The following symptoms are characteristic of toxicosis:
morning sickness;
heartburn;
loss of appetite;
vomiting
acute reaction to odors;
diarrhea.
Many people ask this question: “Eighth obstetric week of pregnancy: no toxicosis, what does this mean?” Doctors do not advise to be nervous and run to the hospital. You should not immediately wind up your thoughts about a frozen pregnancy or ascribe other diseases to yourself. Perhaps you are the lucky one who will not face toxicosis.
To facilitate its manifestation, you need to eat right. Do not forget that meat is the main source of protein. It is advisable to use it every day. Choose low-fat varieties. It will be better to cook it in a double boiler or boil.
Fruits and vegetables are a source of vitamins. Use them in sufficient quantities. But without fanaticism, so that allergic reactions do not occur. This is especially true for citrus fruits.
Seafood contributes to good bowel function. They are remarkably absorbed, low-calorie, rich in calcium.
Bakery products should be limited, the excess weight for the future mother is absolutely useless. Remember: the birth is ahead, they need to be approached in the best possible shape.
Another important point: try to eat as little smoked, salty foods as possible. The fact is that salt delays the elimination of fluid from the body, swelling and gestosis occur in pregnant women. This does not mean that you can not eat pickles or a piece of balyk. But a three-liter jar of pickles is a bust.
If you have the eighth obstetric week of pregnancy, nutrition should be as healthy and balanced as possible. Thus, you will help your body cope with such a difficult period.
In which case do you need medical help?
As a rule, toxicosis disappears by the 13th week. But there are times when you need to see a doctor for medical help. This should be done if:
A sharp weight loss occurs.
Vomiting more often 4 times a day.
A woman faints, feels weak.
Food is absolutely not digested for more than a day.
Vomiting is caused by the usual intake of water.
In all these cases, a doctor’s consultation is required. To prevent dehydration and exhaustion of the body, doctors will offer drugs that stop vomiting.
Long live the new sensations!
The eighth obstetric week of pregnancy brings new sensations for a woman, among them are:
Increased drowsiness and fatigue.
The appearance of acne on the face. It is not worth fighting with them, they will come down on their own as soon as the hormonal background of the woman returns to normal.
With sedentary work, women can experience pressure and pain in the lower back and pelvis. The fact is that the uterus enlarges and presses on the sciatic nerve.
Sharp mood swings.
Frequent urination.
Isolation of colostrum.
Remember, pregnancy is not a disease. Continue your normal life. Move more, spend time outdoors, attend cultural events, because positive emotions are so important in this period for both mom and baby!
And can there be complications? Their probable causes
Often women are interested in: “I have the eighth obstetric week of pregnancy, brown discharge periodically appears on my underwear. Is this the norm? ” The answer of leading experts is no. As soon as you find something similar in yourself, do not ask questions on social networks, but immediately call an ambulance!
As practice shows, it is precisely at these dates that a frozen pregnancy or miscarriage can occur. And there are many reasons for this. The main ones are:
Mom's bad habits (alcohol, hard drugs, smoking).
Genetic diseases of the fetus.
X-ray radiation transferred during early pregnancy.
Intrauterine disease of the fetus.
Taking illegal drugs.
Weight lifting, serious physical exertion.
To prevent this from happening, be careful about pregnancy. When you see doctors, such as dentists, be sure to warn that you are in position. Remember: at this time, it is very difficult to visually determine pregnancy.
Visit to the doctor. Is it required?
If the eighth obstetric week of pregnancy has come, a woman needs to visit a gynecologist. At the appointment, the doctor must measure the patient’s pressure, pelvic volume, find out the weight and overall well-being of the future mother. Corresponding records with the indicated parameters must be inscribed in the exchange card. Do not allow the gynecologist to examine you on the chair, at this time it is already unsafe to do so.
What tests should be ready by this time?
By the eighth week of pregnancy, a woman in an exchange card should have the following test results:
General blood analysis. According to it, doctors determine the level of hemoglobin, sugar.
Rhesus factor.
For HIV.
On syphilis.
Blood type.
For hepatitis.
Analysis of urine.
Blood from a vein (progesterone and hCG levels).
Analysis for the presence of genital infections must pass and the baby's dad.
Smoking and alcohol are not compatible with pregnancy!
It is believed that a small amount of red wine is good for women in the situation. Allegedly, it increases the content of red bodies in the blood, increases hemoglobin, improves well-being and much more. All this is speculation and myth.
Just at this time, the baby actively develops the nervous system and brain, so alcohol is poison for the fetus. Getting into the mother’s blood, through the placenta, he enters the embryo. The same goes for smoking. Nicotine slows the development of fetal organs. The consequences can be sad. In the future, this may adversely affect the child. Up to a delay in physical and mental development, problems with vision, hearing and other organs.
Cold
It is worth noting that getting sick at this time is extremely undesirable. But life sometimes makes its own adjustments. If it happened that you could not avoid a cold, you should immediately contact a therapist and do not start treatment with drugs on your own.
Warm tea with honey and lemon, bed rest, gargling with an infusion of herbs, flushing the nose with saline are your main medicines. In the eighth week of pregnancy, women can use “Paracetamol" from fever with caution.
Fruits and vegetables should be included in the diet in sufficient quantities.
Once again about the main points
At the eighth week of pregnancy, a woman should adhere to some recommendations:
Eat right. Exclude fatty, salty, smoked foods from the diet.
To leave in the past bad habits (alcohol, smoking), if any.
Medications, even vitamins, should be taken only after the appointment of a doctor. Carefully read the instructions.
Do not wear high-heeled shoes and platform shoes. Firstly, this is an additional load on the spine, and secondly, there is a chance of slipping and falling, which is extremely undesirable during pregnancy.
Attend cultural events. Positive emotions are the key to a good mood.
Try to spend more time outdoors.
The eighth week of pregnancy (obstetric) is the time when the fetus visually already completely resembles a person. All organs are formed in him, the heart is beating actively. The kid begins to make his first timid, still very weak movement. A little more and you will feel his tremors.