Inside the Womb at 8 Weeks
Child length: approximately 1 inch (about the size of a raspberry)
Child weight: approximately 0.04 oz
At this stage: Eyes are covered with eyelids. Ears move sideways. The baby begins to move. It slowly gaining a more humanlike appearance.
Your baby's growth spurt continues: In the last two weeks he has quadrupled in size. As he gets bigger, his delicate facial features are becoming more refined, with his ears, upper lip, and the teeny tip of his nose all clearly visible. His eyelids will also take shape for the first time this week and his heart is growing stronger by the day.
The arms are longer and may be able to flex at the elbow and wrists. Internally, the baby's digestive tract, including its intestines, are beginning to grow. It's heartbeat is beating at a rapid 150 beats per minute.
Days left to birth: 223 (20% of your pregnancy is completed)
Due date: 23 November 2017
Data Sources: Baby Center, I'm Expecting by Medhelp & Pregnancy Assistant, Parents, Due Date Calculator
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