What happens at week 8 of pregnancy?

Question

Just entered week 8 and feeling all kinds of things, nausea bohot zyada hai. Curious what is actually happening with the baccha at this stage. Someone explain in simple words pls?

Kusum Boloor · Answer

Week 8 can be tough with office and fatigue. Keep dry snacks at your desk and take small sitting breaks throughout the day.

Swati Sanyal · Answer

Your baby is now the size of a kidney bean and their heart is beating. You will feel very tired and might have nausea, which is normal.

Nirmala Khandelwal · Answer

Your baby is growing beautifully and is now the size of a small bean. Take good rest and eat small, frequent meals.

Indira Thiagarajan · Answer

Actually yaar, week 8 is when the hormonal changes really kick in. Just hang in there and keep your doc updated if you vomit too much.

Radhika Saraf · Answer

At week 8, my morning sickness was at its peak and I was always exhausted. Please take plenty of rest and be gentle on your body.

Damayanti Talwar · Answer

The baby's major organs are starting to develop. Expect fatigue and morning sickness.

Kusum Bansal · Answer

I remember week 8 was full of extreme bloating and mood swings. Is anyone else going through this phase right now?