8 Weeks Pregnant Ultrasound

An ultrasound at 8 weeks of pregnancy is typically performed to confirm the gestational age of the fetus, check for any structural abnormalities or birth defects, and assess the overall health of the pregnancy. During the ultrasound, sound waves are used to create a live image of the developing fetus and placenta on a monitor.

At 8 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus is about the size of a kidney bean and is starting to take on a more human-like appearance. The arms and legs are well-formed, and the fingers and toes are starting to form. The face is also becoming more defined, with the eyes, nose, and mouth starting to take shape.

During the ultrasound, the technician will measure various parts of the fetus, including the head, abdomen, and femur (thigh bone), to determine the gestational age and assess fetal growth. They may also check the fetal heartbeat and look for any structural abnormalities or signs of problems with the pregnancy.

It is important to remember that an ultrasound at 8 weeks is still relatively early in the pregnancy, and it may not be possible to see all the details of the developing fetus. Additional ultrasounds may be needed later in the pregnancy to get a clearer picture of the fetus's development and overall health.

8 weeks pregnant ultrasound: do you need it?

This is a big week for you and your baby. It's fair to say that growth and development are continuing at quite a pace now. It's also likely that you'll be feeling a lot more pregnant than in previous weeks. If you're like most women, nausea, and vomiting may have become a regular feature of your day. 

This week you need to plan your first visit to the gynaecologist. The doctor will prescribe the necessary tests and examinations for the first trimester of pregnancy. You may feel the growing discomfort of morning sickness. Try to be patient; it usually lasts until the 12-14th week only. 

Why You Might Need NIPT?

NIPT is a non-invasive test which detects chromosome abnormalities as early as from 10th week. 

How big is your baby at 8 weeks pregnant?

Only 1 cm long (0.4 in) last week, your little bundle has already put on more than half a centimetre it's now around 1.6 cm in length (0.63 in). That's around the size of a bean. And get this: by next week, it will already have increased to twice this size! Talk about a growth spurt.

How you might feel at 8 weeks pregnant

With constant exhaustion and nausea, an achy 8-week belly and emotional swings that won't quit, it's understandable that you might be tired of this pregnancy thing already, and it's normal to wonder how you'll get through the next eight months. 

If you're 8 weeks pregnant with twins, you may feel extra tired and nauseous, since you've likely got a higher level of those pregnancy hormones that are needed to create two babies.