The change of pregnant women at week 8

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The article is professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Huynh Thi Hien - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
A pregnant woman's body changes with each week of pregnancy. By the 8th week, pregnant women may notice many noticeable changes because the fetus is growing at a rapid rate.

1. The change of the 8th week pregnant woman

At week 8, the fetus is growing at a rapid rate. This is the official transition from embryo to fetus. During this time, you may feel some of the following changes:
Pregnancy is still increasing this week. Common symptoms are nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to certain smells During this week you may feel tired, anxious or have little change Vaginal bleeding may occur, Bleeding may occur. Vaginal discharge is not necessarily a sign of pregnancy, but it can be a sign of an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage. Therefore, you need to contact your doctor immediately if you detect vaginal bleeding The amount of blood in the body increases, the mother's heart is pumping 50% more blood per minute for the baby The uterus inside the pelvis gradually enlarges. when the fetus develops in the 8th week of pregnancy

2. Things pregnant women need to do in the 8th week

Wearing a supportive bra, which helps to better support the breasts during pregnancy will help you feel more comfortable and prevent future sagging. Exercises to keep the chest muscles tight can also help. Build a healthy diet, eat foods that are easy to digest, get enough fiber, and drink plenty of water each day (about 2- 2 days). 3 liters / day ) Supplementing with essential vitamins and minerals according to the doctor's instructions Pregnant women always think they are eating for two, but really only need to add about 300 calories per day and should split meals ( or 600 if you're pregnant with twins) to care for the new baby Vinmec International General Hospital offers a comprehensive maternity care program from 12 weeks of pregnancy to pregnant women with antenatal care services, periodical 3D and 4D ultrasounds and routine tests to ensure that the patient is healthy. Mothers receive adequate pregnancy care and know the comprehensive development of the fetus. In addition to regular check-ups, pregnant women will also be advised on nutrition, exercise, and participate in antenatal classes held weekly by the hospital to take better care of mother and fetus health. ensure a safe birth.
Doctor Huynh Thi Hien has over 32 years of experience specializing in examination - treatment in the field of obstetrics and gynecology - family planning. In particular, Dr. Hien has a lot of experience in health care for women such as:
Pregnant women at high risk Infertility and infertility Prenatal and newborn screening Prevention of birth defects Internal disorders Pre-menopause information Reproductive tract cancer screening Methods of contraception Customers can go directly to Vinmec health system nationwide for examination or contact the hotline here for support.
Reference article source: Webmd.com; Whattoexpect.com; parents.com