In week 8 of pregnancy, you might notice your body is starting to change as your baby grows. Your uterus is now about the size of a large orange. As the uterus expands it starts to take up more room in your pelvis.
AMNIOTIC FLUID: In case the amniotic fluid is in excess, it can impact the size of the baby bump. According to experts, the normal limit of amniotic fluid is 1 litre and if it goes beyond that limit, it may cause bigger pregnant belly. In some cases, this condition may also need medical attention.
At week 8, you're still not showing yet. Most first-time pregnancies don't show until around week 12. If you've had previous pregnancies you may show earlier as a result of stretching of the muscles in your uterus and belly. Until then, enjoy your svelte figure.
Can you start showing at 8 weeks? Every pregnancy is unique, but it's safe to say that you probably won't see any difference in your belly's size (even when pregnant with twins) at 8 weeks. Remember, your little one is only the size of a raspberry!
Older women and women who have been pregnant before can show as early as the first trimester. Also, women who don't have strong core muscles may show earlier because their muscles are relaxed. Their stomach adapts more easily to looking pregnant.
The reason for this is simple: If you've been down this pregnancy road before, then your stomach muscles tend to not be as tight as they were the first time, so they'll naturally stretch out a little faster. Keep these pre-pregnancy factors in mind when you're carrying your baby, and don't judge a baby by its cover!
Physical Symptoms
In general, women carrying twins are more likely to “show” sooner than those with a single pregnancy. However, many women show much earlier in subsequent pregnancies than their first, so this isn't an entirely reliable way to predict a twin pregnancy.
Your uterus is expanding to accommodate your growing fetus. In fact, it has doubled in size! You may even be showing a bit at 9 weeks. Your uterus will begin to grow out of your pelvis in the coming weeks.
While your babe isn't exactly causing you to show yet, chances are your clothes are feeling a little tight around the tummy. That's because your uterus, usually the size of a fist, has grown to the size of a large grapefruit by week 8 of pregnancy. Admittedly, that's still pretty small.
Your 10 weeks pregnant belly is probably just starting to show. That's because your baby is continuing their rapid growth and so your tummy has started to develop some extra curve.
When does your belly start feeling hard during pregnancy? This varies, but it's usually during your second or third trimester. As your uterus grows, it eventually pushes against your abdominal wall, making your abdomen feel firm.
During your third trimester, your bump will probably go through a real growth spurt, as you start the countdown to that amazing moment when you get to hold your baby for the first time!
Women with small frames may show earlier than larger women. And women who are carrying a little extra weight before pregnancy may not show as soon as women who have very little body fat.
When you're pregnant, your body churns out progesterone, a hormone that relaxes all your muscles, including the ones in your digestive tract. These relaxed muscles slow down digestion, which can lead to more-than-usual gas, bloating, burping, and flatulence, especially after you've had a big meal.
Your stomach muscles are continuing to relax and your uterus is expanding. By week seven it's said to be about the size of a lemon and will continue to grow to cater to your growing baby. There's also a lot more blood pumping around your body.
One noticeable difference between your first pregnancy and your second is you'll likely start showing a baby bump sooner. Some women say they were only 8 weeks along when they couldn't button their pants anymore.
The only definite way to find out whether you're having twins or other multiples is to have an ultrasound scan. The best time to have this ultrasound is at 10-12 weeks of pregnancy. This is usually when your health professional can say for sure how many fetuses, placentas and amniotic sacs there are.
Your pregnancy symptoms in week 11
Your hormones and the extra blood your body's pumping can leave you feeling hotter than you would normally feel. Drink plenty of water and wear layers that you can remove if you're feeling too hot. Some women also feel colder than usual in pregnancy.