By week 8, your baby is about 2 cm long. Arms and legs are getting longer, and the structures of important organs like the heart and brain are becoming more complicated. Everything that is present in an adult human is now present in the small embryo. The ears are continuing to form externally and internally. The bones are beginning to form, and the muscles can contract. Fingers and toes are webbed but are growing longer.

The facial features continue to mature. The tip of the nose is present and the eyelids are now more developed. The embryonic tail is also disappearing, and your baby's body is beginning to straighten out. While your baby's gender has already been determined, the external genitals are still forming and cannot be clearly seen. The embryo is at the end of the embryonic period and begins the fetal period

Although you won’t yet have a visible bump, many changes have occurred throughout your body. Before you were pregnant, your uterus was about the size of your fist, but it is now about the size of a grapefruit. You may start to feel your trousers getting tight around the waistband. Breasts may be more tender and sensitive than usual; this is completely normal as your body is preparing for lactation.

During pregnancy your gums are likely to bleed more easily, because of the changes in hormones and the fact you are producing more blood. Your blood volume has increased by 40 to 50 percent. If you haven’t recently had a dental check-up, have already got gum disease, or if you experience pain or bleeding, make an appointment with your dentist.

You might be going in for your first prenatal visit, or it may still be a couple of weeks away. (The first prenatal visit is between 8 and 12 weeks from your last menstrual period.). Expect a medical exam with a pap smear, cervical cultures and an ultrasound. The Dr will also ask for your medical history which includes: Medical problems, The date of your last menstrual period, Birth control methods, History of abortions and/or miscarriages, Medications you are taking, or are allergic to & Your family's medical history

During pregnancy some women develop oily skin and suffer from acne. If you are using over-the-counter medications to treat this, then it is important that you know what ingredients the cleaners and other products contain.