8 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Size & What's Happening

At 8 weeks, the baby is about the size of a raspberry — roughly 1.6 cm (0.6 in), 2 g (under 0.1 oz). What's happening, and what the partner can do.

Little arms and legs are budding.

About the size of a raspberry — or a bumblebee, or a marshmallow. 1.6 cm (0.6 in), 2 g (under 0.1 oz).

What's happening this week. Fingers and toes are forming, though still webbed, and the baby has started to move — far too gently for anyone to feel yet.

Fingers and toes are budding. First spontaneous movements. Facial features taking shape.

It's called an embryo until about the end of week 10, and a fetus from then on — the first stage is nearly complete.

What your partner can do this week: Go to the booking appointment if you can, and ask what partners can do to help. Take over one regular chore for good — not just for this week. Put the first scan in the shared calendar as soon as it's booked.

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