# 8 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Size, Symptoms & What to Expect | Clever Mum > 8 weeks pregnant — your baby is the size of a raspberry. What's developing, what you might feel, and what to focus on this week. * [ Home ](/) * › [ Pregnancy ](/pregnancy/) * › [ Week by week ](/pregnancy/week/) * › Week 8 First trimester # 8 weeks pregnant Your baby is about the size of a raspberry [ CP ](/authors/parenting-desk/) By [ Clever Mum Parenting ](/authors/parenting-desk/) · Parenting guides Published 11 July 2026 Quick answer — What happens at 8 weeks pregnant? At 8 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a raspberry, roughly 1.6cm. Fingers and toes are forming (still webbed), and the baby is starting to make tiny movements you can't feel yet. Who should skip this Skip this page if you need personal medical advice — it is general NHS-aligned information, not a substitute for your midwife. If your baby's movements slow or change, call your maternity unit, not a website. ## How big is the baby at 8 weeks pregnant? At 8 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a raspberry, roughly 1.6cm. Fingers and toes are forming (still webbed), and the baby is starting to make tiny movements you can't feel yet. All the major organs have begun to develop. These are typical averages — your midwife's measurements are the ones that matter for your pregnancy. ## What might you feel at 8 weeks? Most people at 8 weeks notice some mix of the symptoms below — and plenty notice none of them. Your womb is about the size of a lemon now. Bloating, constipation and tender breasts are common. Some notice their waistband getting snug before any bump shows. None of this is a diagnosis; contact your midwife if something worries you. ### Common symptoms this week * Bloating and constipation * Tender breasts and darkening nipples * Waistbands feeling snug * Vivid dreams Symptom lists are typical, never exhaustive — and having none of them is normal too. ## What should you do at 8 weeks pregnant? The useful job this week is practical, not medical. You should be assigned a midwife around now — your booking appointment (usually 8–10 weeks) is the big first one, so note your family medical history to discuss. Pair it with the NHS week-by-week guide if you want a second description of the same stage. ### Week 8 checklist * Prepare for your booking appointment (usually 8–10 weeks): family medical history, last period date, any medicines * Ask about local antenatal classes — free NHS ones book up early ## What else is useful at 8 weeks? Use the week page for size and symptoms; use the guides below for the decisions that actually sit in this window — pay, packing, car seats, labour signs. * [Due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) * [Trimester to-do list](/pregnancy/pregnancy-to-do-list-by-trimester/) * [Maternity leave and pay](/pregnancy/maternity-leave-and-pay-uk/) ## 8 weeks pregnant: common questions What happens at the booking appointment? It's the long first appointment with your midwife, usually at 8–10 weeks: medical and family history, blood pressure, height and weight, urine and blood tests, and screening options explained. You'll get your maternity notes and the schedule of future appointments and scans. How big is my baby at 8 weeks pregnant? At 8 weeks, your baby is approximately the size of a raspberry, about 1.6cm. These are approximate averages — every baby grows at its own pace. What's happening at 8 weeks pregnant? Fingers and toes are forming (still webbed), and the baby is starting to make tiny movements you can't feel yet. All the major organs have begun to develop. For you: your womb is about the size of a lemon now. bloating, constipation and tender breasts are common. some notice their waistband getting snug before any bump shows. Which trimester is 8 weeks? 8 weeks pregnant is in the first trimester. The first trimester runs to the end of week 12, the second from weeks 13 to 26, and the third from week 27 to birth. ## Sources & further reading * [ You and your baby at 4 to 40 weeks pregnant ](https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/week-by-week/) — NHS * [ Your baby's movements ](https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/your-babys-movements/) — NHS [← 7 weeks](/pregnancy/week/7/) [All weeks](/pregnancy/week/) [9 weeks →](/pregnancy/week/9/) This is general information, not medical advice — every pregnancy is different. For anything that worries you, and for all your antenatal care, speak to your midwife or GP. If your baby's movements ever slow down or change, contact your maternity unit immediately, day or night. Reviewed August 2026. ## Week 8 at a glance Trimester First trimester Baby size raspberry Approx length ~1.6cm Weeks to go 32 (to 40) Work out your dates Not sure how many weeks you are? Our [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) maps your weeks and trimester dates from your last period.