Pregnancy Week 8 - Fingers, Toes & Tail Disappears

This is a transformative week. The fingers and toes are forming, though they still have webbing between them. The embryonic tail that was present earlier is nearly gone. Your baby is constantly moving, though you cannot feel it yet. The nerve cells are branching out and connecting with each other, forming primitive neural pathways. The breathing tubes are extending from the throat to the lungs. The heart is fully formed and beats about 160-170 times per minute.

You may notice your waistband feeling tighter even though you are not showing yet, due to bloating and a slightly enlarged uterus. Your blood volume is increasing, which can cause headaches and dizziness. Hormonal changes may make your skin breakout or become drier. Some women experience an increase in vaginal discharge. Your breasts may have grown a full cup size by now.