Week 8: Your little cherry is growing! 🍒

a little cherry

📏 Length: 1.6 cm

⚖️ Weight: 1.1 g

For you

🤢Morning sickness can be intense during this period. Try small and frequent protein-rich meals and always keep some crackers nearby to settle your stomach.
😴Your body is working hard to create the placenta, which causes intense exhaustion. Don't hesitate to go to bed earlier and listen to your body's needs for extra rest.
💧Frequent urination is normal due to increased blood flow and pressure on the uterus. Continue to stay well-hydrated, but if you feel burning or pain, contact your doctor immediately.

For your baby

🦶Your baby's fingers and toes are starting to form, although they still remain slightly webbed like flippers. The elbow and wrist joints are now functional.
💓Their little heart is now beating very strongly, at a rate of about 150-170 beats per minute. This fast rhythm is almost double yours and is an indicator of healthy development.

💡 Fun Fact

Your baby is now making its first spontaneous movements! Although it is still too small for you to feel them, its muscles and nerves have started working together for its first 'exercises'.