Trimester 1
Week 8
About the size of
a raspberry
~1.6 cm~1 g
Averages only: a scan is the only way to know your baby’s size.
Your baby this week
Fingers and toes are separating, eyelids are forming, and spontaneous movement begins: far too small to feel.
What you may feel
Your waistband may already feel tight, more from bloating than from the baby. Fatigue is often at its heaviest.
Don’t miss
First antenatal appointment window opens: bloodwork, dating scan and medical history.
Timing varies by province and by care team: ask yours.
This week, try
Rest without guilt. First-trimester tiredness is a physiological demand, not a lack of willpower.
Weeks are counted from the first day of your last period, as your care team counts them. Written by The Childhood Journal’s team from standard prenatal references. Not yet reviewed by a clinician: our scientific board is being formed. General information, never an assessment of your pregnancy.