Embryo Development Eight Weeks

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8 Weeks

Hmmmm.... he seems to look more human like now.

What you can expect at this month’s checkup: This month you can expect your doctor to check the following:

Weight and blood pressure

Urine, for sugar and protein

Fetal heartbeat (it can be the most beautiful experience in your whole life!)

Size of uterus by external palpation

Height of fundus (the top of the uterus)

Hands and feet for sweelling and legs for varicose veins

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What you may be feeling: You may experience all of the symptoms at one time or another or only a few of them. You may also have additional, less common symptoms.

Fatigue and sleepiness

A need to urinate frequently

Nauseas with our without vomiting

Constipation

Heartburn, indigestion

Food aversions or cravings

Breast changes

Additional veins visible elsewhere (around your chest, abdomen and legs)

Headaches

Occasional faintness or dizziness

Tightness of clothing around waist and bust, if it wasn’t tight already, abdomen may appear enlarged by the end of the month

Increasing appetite

Mood swings

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