Clinical picture
Taking into account the research, gynecologists came to the conclusion that at 8 weeks the symptoms of pregnancy are pronounced:
- increase in breast volume;
- slight increase in temperature;
- nausea with vomiting.
Sometimes during this period of pregnancy the lower abdomen feels tight. Doctors identify several reasons for the appearance of this symptom. It can be normal or pathological.
If the lower abdomen pulls in the first case, this indicates an increase in the size of the uterus and the development of the fetus, which provokes pain in the abdominal area.
If these symptoms are pathological, a pregnant woman is recommended to undergo a comprehensive examination.
If the symptom in question is accompanied by vomiting, which occurs twice a day, this condition is considered normal during pregnancy. More often the lower abdomen pulls and vomiting bothers you if you don’t eat right.
To eliminate this etiology, it is recommended to consult a gynecologist and nutritionist. If you normalize the diet, the patient will be able to eliminate heaviness in the abdominal area.
Toxicosis at 8 weeks is not the only manifestation of pregnancy. At this time, the woman experiences increased drowsiness, emotional instability, and excessive irritability.
During the period when the lower abdomen pulls, it is accompanied by swelling of the mammary gland.
Manifestation of pain syndrome
The eighth week of pregnancy is accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen. This phenomenon develops against the background of a growing uterus and irritation of the sciatic nerve.
To reduce pressure and relieve an attack of irritation, it is recommended to lie on the other side.
At 8 weeks of pregnancy, a woman experiences discomfort from the growth of the uterus, which provokes frequent urination.
When performing the act of voiding, a pregnant woman does not experience pain, and the urine is transparent and clean. If at 8 weeks this process is abnormal, an urgent consultation with a gynecologist is required.
Sometimes during pregnancy there is pain when emptying the bladder. It can manifest itself short-term or long-term.
If the lower abdomen feels tight, it is recommended to undergo a comprehensive examination. These symptoms indicate cystitis and pyelonephritis.
Due to indigestion at 8 weeks, heartburn may bother you, which gives the pregnant woman some discomfort. At 8 weeks, false contractions often appear. In this case, the stomach hurts like during menstruation.
At this stage, unlike the last weeks of pregnancy, contractions are considered training contractions, so they appear to a minor extent.
If a woman has severe abdominal pain, pain in the lower part, and there is copious discharge mixed with blood, it is necessary to urgently call an ambulance.
Fetal development: weight, size and gender (add photo of embryo)
At this time, the baby is not yet completely ready for birth, and he is supposed to stay in his mother’s belly for a few more weeks, but now it will be much easier for him to adapt to the outside world if labor suddenly begins this month and the baby is born premature. His organs and systems have become much more mature than last month, and the myth that it is better for a baby to be born at seven months or eight weeks has no basis in reality. Every week a child spends in the womb gives him strength and body weight, adds growth and maturity. Therefore, it is important that the baby is not born for as long as possible; doctors often do everything to delay the onset of labor and prolong the baby’s intrauterine life. This is especially necessary for the ripening of lung surfactant and the possibility of independent breathing.
After 35 weeks, children will still be considered immature, but they have already formed all the main organs and systems, and they can completely avoid most of the problems of previously born premature babies. Usually, with stable weight gain and suckling, they are discharged from the maternity hospital quite quickly and without a nursing stage. If you are carrying twins, it is quite possible that labor may begin as early as the end of the eighth month, at 35-36 weeks. At the same time, children are born quite strong and viable, grow and develop quite normally.
At eight months, the position of the fetus may still be incorrect, although from the 32nd to 32nd week the fetus should take its final position for birth. For breech presentation, you will be recommended special exercises and poses that encourage the baby to turn head down. This will avoid complications in the future and the birth will take place naturally. At your term, your baby’s sleep and wakefulness patterns are already quite clearly formed, and often they do not coincide at all with yours. He sleeps most of the day, rocked by your movements, and usually wakes up when you are at rest and makes himself known with clear kicks and movements.
Now, by the end of the month, he will be almost ready to be born; all of his most basic organs and systems that ensure his vital functions are fully developed and functioning, although still imperfectly. But the respiratory system, and especially the baby’s lungs, are still not fully developed; a special substance accumulates in them - a surfactant, which will not allow them to collapse when the baby breathes independently. If birth begins at the end of the eighth month, the baby will be able to breathe on his own, although under medical supervision.
An eight-month-old baby is practically no different from a newborn, except perhaps in height and weight, he sees and hears well, can blink, frown, squint, sucks his thumb, his nails have grown to the edges of the nail phalanges, although still thin and tender. The skin color becomes pink and uniform due to the accumulation of subcutaneous fat and a decrease in translucent vessels. Due to the deposition of subcutaneous fat, rounding of the cheeks and face, shoulders and buttocks occurs. Gradually, the fluff (lanugo) disappears from the body, hair grows on the head, and eyelashes and eyebrows are clearly visible. The baby's entire body is coated in an even layer of vernix lubricant, and it will help him pass the birth canal more easily during childbirth and protect the skin from the effects of amniotic fluid.
This month, the baby’s cerebral cortex is improving, more and more new nerve connections are gradually formed in it, which will help the baby in independent life, and protective sheaths of myelin are formed around the fibers, a kind of insulation of the nerves.
Now the child’s skeleton is relatively stronger, the cartilage areas of the nose and ears are solid, but the skull bones have sutures between them that will allow the baby’s head to calmly pass the birth canal without causing injury to itself and the mother. Now the child’s liver will be occupied with important white matter; its role is to accumulate in recent weeks a sufficient amount of iron, which will be consumed in the first months until the child is introduced to food other than milk. Iron is needed to build new blood cells in the fetus and child and to prevent anemia.
At eight months, the fetus occupies almost the entire space of the uterus and its movements are limited; it has assumed a fetal position with its legs and arms drawn up to its chest. And now his movements are very distinct and confident, mom can feel them under the ribs and throughout the entire area of the abdomen, even distinguishing the outlines of the heels and arms. Now the fetus weighs up to 30 g per day, and by the end of the month it can weigh about 2500-2800 g with a height of up to 46 cm.
Appearance of blood
If at any week of pregnancy the stomach not only feels tight, but there is also heavy bleeding, there is a threat of miscarriage or the process of embryo rejection has already begun.
Scientists have proven that the time and severity of bleeding is directly proportional to the risk of miscarriage.
If the bleeding lasts for several weeks, you experience nagging pain in the abdomen, cramps, and back pain—symptoms of a threatened miscarriage.
If you suspect a spontaneous abortion, it is recommended to follow all the recommendations of the gynecologist, observing rest and bed rest. A pregnant woman is prohibited from being in stressful situations.
If at 8 weeks there is heavy bleeding and there are tissue clots with blood, the fertilized egg has detached from the uterine wall.
It is impossible to stop a miscarriage at this stage. The cervix dilates and contracts, allowing contractions to progress. In this way, the uterus pushes out the fetus.
Discharge at 8 weeks of pregnancy
Moderate vaginal discharge, light milky whitish in color, uniform consistency, with a slight sour odor, is considered normal for the eighth week of pregnancy. If suddenly the discharge changes color towards green, gray or yellow, curdled clots, flakes or mucus appear in the discharge, the discharge begins to foam, most likely, the pregnant woman will be diagnosed with any of the infectious genital diseases. The addition of an infection is also indicated by discomfort in the perineal area (itching, burning), and the appearance of an unpleasant, pungent odor in the discharge. If any of the above symptoms appear, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible - in this case you cannot do without specialized treatment and observation.
You cannot do without medical intervention if brown or bloody discharge appears. Brown discharge, and even against the background of a tugging abdomen, symptomatic dizziness and weakness, is the first sign of a threatening miscarriage. Such discharge, as a rule, is a consequence of the separation of the fertilized egg from the walls of the uterus, and therefore blood leaks. The appearance of bright, red blood indicates that a miscarriage has already begun, and in this case an ambulance must be called immediately: maintaining the pregnancy is now possible only with a prompt response and with immediate medical attention.
Ultrasound
At the 8th week of pregnancy, an ultrasound scan, as a rule, has already been completed - the pregnancy is confirmed, the indicators are entered into the medical record. If for some reason there is a need for a repeat ultrasound examination, or the ultrasound session was not performed before this moment, the mother has the opportunity to see her baby on the monitor of the device now.
At 8 weeks of pregnancy, when the baby in the tummy is 6 weeks old, the fetus is the size of a raspberry. On the ultrasound you can see how he is already moving his tiny arms and legs with might and main. And also - to hear how fast his heart is beating now - at a speed of up to 150 beats per minute!
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Nature of the discharge
At week 8 there is normal discharge without blood. Some women experience spotting throughout pregnancy, which is considered normal for them.
If the lubricant is released moderately, and there is no sour smell or blood, the discharge is considered normal.
Any deviations in color, volume, composition are provoked by an infectious process occurring in the genitals of a pregnant woman.
Other warning signs of an infectious process:
- burning and itching in the vagina;
- abdominal pain;
- constant pulling in the stomach;
- heat.
Such a clinic requires an urgent consultation not only with a gynecologist, but also with an infectious disease specialist.
A danger to pregnancy is brown discharge, which is accompanied by dizziness and general weakness. Such a clinic may indicate blood leakage.
Lab tests
After examination, the patient is prescribed laboratory tests. With their help, the doctor will establish the main indicators of urine and blood, determine the health status of the patient and the fetus.
At week 8, it is recommended to take the following tests:
- urine test to detect protein;
- blood test to determine the level of leukocytes and red blood cells;
- determination of the Rh factor;
- stool analysis;
- general smear;
- hCG analysis.
If at 8 weeks there is no belly, but a high level of protein is detected in the urine, the pregnant woman suffers from kidney diseases. To create a complete picture of pregnancy, it is recommended to take a general blood test.
If not only nagging pain in the abdomen appears, but also the number of red blood cells has decreased, while the head is dizzy, frequent fainting is observed, the pregnant woman has anemia, leukemia, and pulmonary pathologies.
A low white blood cell count during pregnancy at 8 weeks indicates viral hepatitis and rubella.
Body temperature level
The eighth week is included in the early stages of pregnancy, when a pregnant woman’s body temperature rises slightly. The normal temperature is 37.5 degrees.
The appearance of these symptoms is associated with an increase in the rate of metabolic processes in the female body.
If a woman does not have stomach and chest pain, and there is no toxicosis, but her body temperature has increased, it is recommended to consult a gynecologist.
A similar picture is characteristic of the inflammatory process. To detect it at 8 weeks, it is recommended to undergo laboratory tests.
If your body temperature exceeds 38 degrees, your stomach is very bothersome and you feel nauseous, you need urgent medical attention.
If this condition is prolonged, the risk of defects in the development of the embryo will increase. As the temperature of the fetus and environment increases, the baby's tissues will be damaged.
This clinic can provoke fetal fading at eight weeks. Fever and other symptoms listed above are relieved after examining the patient and determining the cause of their occurrence.
To alleviate the condition, you can use a compress of cold water. If the pregnant woman feels worse, it is recommended to take an antipyretic drug (Nurofen).
If you have pain in the abdominal area, consult a doctor. Since the eighth week is associated with the development of all internal organs of the fetus, drug therapy at this time is dangerous for it.
Gynecologists advise taking medications during this period of pregnancy after a preliminary examination and only as prescribed by the attending physician.
It is forbidden to take Aspirin during any week of pregnancy. This drug causes changes in blood clotting, which can cause bleeding.
Analyzes and examinations
At this stage of pregnancy, you will have to visit the doctor twice for routine examinations and take two urine tests before them. When visiting a doctor, weight and abdominal circumference are measured, the fetal heartbeat is listened to, and the presence of edema is checked. A urine test examines the amount of protein, glucose, leukocytes, and microbes. At the same time, a third planned screening ultrasound is performed. It checks the condition of the fetus - its weight and height, the condition of internal organs and the absence of malformations, and also clarifies the condition of the placenta, uterus and cervix, clarifies the term of the prenatal period and many nuances necessary for childbirth. Also, according to indications, Doppler ultrasound of the fetus and placenta, as well as CTG of the fetus, can be prescribed to determine the condition of the uterus and blood circulation of the fetus, oxygen sufficiency.
Etiology of the process
Sometimes nagging pain in the abdominal area begins to appear at 8 weeks of pregnancy, spreading to the pelvis.
From time to time, a woman may complain of discomfort in the buttocks, back and hips. This symptomatology indicates irritation of the sciatic nerve passing from behind the uterus to the lower extremities.
Gynecologists believe that such pain is caused by pressure from the expanding reproductive organ. To eliminate this symptom, it is recommended to reduce the pressure of the uterus on the nerve.
Minor discomfort in the abdominal area, which is periodic, appears at 8 weeks, indicating overwork.
Such pregnant women are advised to take more walks in the fresh air, relax and do gymnastics.
Before you start leading an active life, you need to discuss a set of exercises with your gynecologist.
The eighth week with severe cramps and pain in the abdominal area indicates a problematic conception.
The risk group for such a clinic includes women who have had a miscarriage in their history. Scientists have proven that a positive attitude helps the female body bear a baby better.
Many pregnant women claim that nagging pain at 8 weeks is associated with toxicosis. As the latter phenomenon intensifies, nausea becomes permanent.
In this case, the diet is disrupted, and pain in the peritoneum appears. If sex life did not cause discomfort before conception, the eighth week begins with the appearance of pain during sex.
Refusal of sexual activity during pregnancy is meaningful if there is a threat of miscarriage. In other cases, you can have a sexual life without restrictions for the entire 8 weeks.
8th month of pregnancy
In the eighth month of pregnancy, the symptoms that you experienced in the previous stages of pregnancy will not go away. Perhaps new ones will be added; they do not accompany all pregnant women, but, nevertheless, it is better to report them.
These include:• Very energetic behavior of your child;• Leucorrhoea may also be discharged from the vagina;• Stool becomes worse, there may be more constipation;• Dizziness, nausea, and headaches continue to haunt;• Heartburn, bloating, and digestive problems continue to accompany Your body;• Your nose may bleed and your gums may bleed;• The muscles in your legs often cramp;• Your back may hurt more than ever• Your arms, feet, and face may swell;• Problems with the veins in your legs and rectum• May itching, itching in the lower abdomen;• It becomes difficult to breathe, as the uterus presses on the lungs;• Sleepless nights appear, or you begin to sleep poorly;• Absent-mindedness does not go away, coordination of movements changes, they become clumsy;• There is more and more milk discharge from the chest - colostrum ;• This whole state of pregnancy already seems difficult and stressful to you;
During this period of time, as a rule, most pregnant women feel normal, even good. Of course, if a pregnant woman is working in her eighth month, then by the end of the day she will be accompanied by fatigue. And in this situation, it is necessary to use different types of relaxation.
What you need to be prepared for
What might you expect after your next medical examination? After 32 weeks of pregnancy, the doctor who is in charge of your medical case may prescribe you to undergo examinations every two weeks in order to more closely monitor you, your baby, and in case of deviations from the norm, apply measures.
As a rule, the following indicators of your health are checked and indicated: 1. Your weight;2. Your blood pressure;3. how much protein and sugar is in the urine; 4. the normal functioning of the baby’s heart is checked; 5. the height of the uterus is measured;6. location of the fetus, its size; 7. There is a complete examination of the body for varicose veins and edema;8.
examination of the body to check for possible phenomena that you may not feel;
9. Be sure to prepare questions that concern you to ask your doctor.
In the eighth month of pregnancy, the body prepares with greater intensity for childbirth, which is already very close. In this regard, you may feel painful impulses of uterine contraction. It is very important to go through the school of proper breathing. It is necessary to pay close attention to the frequency with which the uterus contracts and the frequency of its tension.
If the contractions and tensions of the uterus are irregular, infrequent, and painless, then this is called Braxton-Higgs contractions; such contractions, one might say, prepare or, in other words, train the uterus before childbirth.
Avoid stressful situations at this time, you need proper nutrition now, try to remain calm in any situation, walk more in the fresh air, watch pleasant films, chat with friends, read, listen to good music. Do everything to prevent a bad mood, unnecessary thoughts, depression, and depression.
But if you still feel tired, insomnia, irritability, or your sleep is disturbed, then we will give you examples below that will help you get out of these situations.
The first thing to remember is that you should not lie on your back, since in this position you are pressing on the inferior vena cava, because of this your heart rate can accelerate, followed by a headache and poor health.
In addition to all this, you may encounter rare, but nevertheless occurring symptoms: • very high activity of the child; • constant constipation; • severe white vaginal discharge; • bloating, indigestion, heartburn; • nausea, headaches, dizziness; • blood from the nose, stuffy ears, blood from the gums; • back pain;
• the appearance of a disease called varicose veins in the legs and rectum;
• swelling in the area of the hands, feet and even the face; • breathing becomes even more difficult due to the uterus pressing against the lungs (they recede because the baby moves lower); • bad itching in the lower abdomen; • increased frequency of Braxton-Hicks spasms; • restless sleep; • The appearance of colostrum; • Clumsiness, deterioration of coordination. These were physiological symptoms, in addition to them, some psychological symptoms may also appear: • There is a desire to give birth as soon as possible, since pregnancy is already a burden; • Unreasonable fear for the baby’s health and for the upcoming birth; • You temporarily lose the ability to focus on one thing, your attention is constantly scattered;
• Even more thoughts about the end of pregnancy.
Your baby is 8 months pregnant
At the end of the eighth month, the baby’s weight becomes 2.5 kilograms and its length is 45 centimeters. There is, one might say, rapid development of the child’s brain. The baby already sees and hears. The child’s lungs may not yet be fully developed, but all other systems and organs are already fully developed.
If the birth occurs earlier than planned, the child will most likely survive at this age. The head and body have already acquired a proportional appearance, the head may already be covered with the first hairs; The baby already has eyelashes and eyebrows. The baby can already blink.
The baby has already grown so much that he is already feeling cramped inside his mother; he has completely taken up all the space in the uterus. Further development of the brain occurs, nerve cells are already rapidly functioning, they have protection - the meilin sheath.
Nerve impulses function very quickly, so the baby is able to learn while still in the mother’s tummy.
4. Studies that need to be carried out in the eighth month of pregnancy
After the 32nd week, increase visits to the doctor. To determine the health status of your baby and yours, you will need to undergo tests: 1. Weight determination;2. Determining whether blood pressure is normal3.
Measuring the depth of the uterine fundus;4. Determining whether protein and sugar are normal; 5. Baby's heartbeat;6. Position and size of the child;7. Examination of your body to detect edema and varicose veins.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
Publication: 2013-03-27 12:02:18
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Therapeutic recommendations
If the eighth week is accompanied by pain in the abdominal area or general malaise, to normalize the condition, it is recommended to rest fully and avoid physical activity.
If a woman gets up to go to the toilet frequently at night during pregnancy, the uterus has already begun to put pressure on the bladder. To shorten your trips, do not drink liquid a few hours before bedtime.
Sometimes the 8th week is accompanied by shortness of breath, shortness of breath, and rapid heartbeat. In this case, it is recommended to frequently ventilate the room.
Otherwise, the manifested symptoms will negatively affect the course of pregnancy, which will provoke panic in the pregnant woman and pain in the peritoneum and uterus.
To prevent the occurrence of the clinic in question, you must not smoke and stay away from people who smoke.
Scientists have proven that nicotine can not only provoke toxicosis and nagging pain in the uterus, but also hypoxia in the embryo.
Since many medications are prohibited during pregnancy, a woman should take care of herself. Pregnancy causes a woman's health to deteriorate.
This is due to toxicosis, and after 8 weeks - the growth of the fetus and its active activity in the womb.
Often in the first months of the period under review, pregnant women complain of burning pain in the pelvis and hips, which can spread to other parts of the body.
At the same time, nausea may bother you, as a woman’s culinary desires have changed. Due to severe hormonal imbalance, the patient may complain of vomiting, dizziness, weakness, and chest pain.
If you experience severe nagging pain in the lower abdomen, you can take a painkiller prescribed by your gynecologist.
The above clinic can be supplemented by varicose veins. An active life is indicated to prevent it. It is recommended to pay special attention to the condition of the skin.
Often it changes, peels, becomes covered with pimples and spots. This phenomenon is also associated with changes in hormonal balance.
The growth of the tummy in the eighth week is accompanied by a “peak” of toxicosis. Many pregnant women claim that by this time they have become accustomed to constant nausea, dizziness, and irritation.
Especially in pregnant women, constant tearfulness, emotional instability, and irritability are observed.
Gynecologists advise preventing such conditions by protecting pregnant women from stress and nervous disorders.
The woman herself must be patient, since the first trimester will be replaced by the second trimester, when toxicosis goes away.
In a new period of life, a pregnant woman will encounter the “golden time” - the second trimester, which is characterized by peace and complete calm. This course of the new period of pregnancy is considered normal.
With severe toxicosis in the first trimester, the patient may lose weight. Therefore, such pregnant women are hospitalized in the gynecological department.
They are prescribed when there is no threat of dehydration, and toxicosis and pain in the peritoneum and uterus have disappeared. Modern gynecologists believe that the main cause of nagging pain in the tummy is an incorrect menu.
A balanced diet can also eliminate toxicosis. At the same time, during this period, a pregnant woman should think about preventing signs of late pregnancy.
To prevent the risk of developing varicose veins, it is recommended to avoid wearing high-heeled shoes. It is better to walk more in the fresh air, breathe forest and sea air more often, and enjoy life.
Scientists have proven that from the eighth week of pregnancy, a certain focus of excitation is formed in the mother’s cervix - a “dominant pregnancy”.
He is the main “guide” of a woman during the period of gestation, determining her reaction to protecting the baby. This focus directs the pregnant woman’s thoughts towards caring for herself and her child.
Fetus at 8 weeks of gestation: weight and dimensions
Work does not stop inside the small organism. The most important organ - the heart - is already pumping blood throughout the body, the partitions between the atria and connections with large blood vessels are strengthened. The valves of the aorta and pulmonary artery are already functioning.
The central nervous system continues its active development, as well as the respiratory system. The bronchial tree grows and the diaphragm appears.
The internal organs are mostly formed, and will now develop and grow, gradually taking their permanent place. Therefore, the fetal abdominal cavity expands significantly.
At the 8th week of pregnancy, gastric juice begins to be produced, and the stomach itself, along with the intestines, move to their designated places - they are already fully formed. At this time, the kidneys began to secrete urine, and sweat glands formed on the palms and feet and salivary glands began to emerge.
Among the news of the 8th week of pregnancy is the formation of the optic nerve. Bone and muscle tissue are also actively developing. Taste buds appear on the tongue, and the oral cavity and pharynx become overgrown with muscles. Olfactory receptors begin to appear in the nose, although the passages are still closed with mucus.
The baby moves from time to time, but he is still too small for you to feel it: the length of the fetus at 8 weeks of pregnancy is 14-20 mm, and its weight is 3 g.
Future mom
The risk of possible adverse effects on the fetus from drugs still remains, but is somewhat overshadowed by the risk of infectious diseases. Therefore, a woman needs to take care of her health no less than before. All previous recommendations remain in effect. Pay special attention to nutrition and rest, try not to lift heavy objects or stay on your feet for long periods of time.
The health of the expectant mother at 8 weeks of pregnancy may worsen somewhat. Primarily due to toxicosis, which should have passed by 12 weeks. Secondly, due to the growing uterus: pain, discomfort may appear, and due to its pressure on the bladder, frequent urination may occur.
It often happens that already at such an early stage a woman is plagued by burning pain in the pelvis and hips - this is irritation of the sciatic nerve. In this case, it is recommended to lie on the opposite side to relieve the pressure of the uterus on the nerve.
Already now, digestive disorders, heartburn and other pregnancy companions are beginning to appear.
At the end of the second month of pregnancy, the time for taste perversions begins. The riot of hormones sometimes manifests itself in the most unpredictable culinary desires of expectant mothers.
From this time on, the breast begins to grow, and a venous network may appear on it. Women predisposed to varicose veins now need to take preventive measures.
Pay attention to personal hygiene. The condition of the skin can change dramatically, especially on the face: either improve (the skin becomes clean, elastic, smooth and pinkish) or worsen (pigment spots, pimples, greasy, flaking, itching appear). Everything is decided by hormones, and here, depending on your luck.
