Embryo size at 8 weeks. obstetric week of pregnancy and diet

Signs of pregnancy at week 8 are already more than clearly palpable. And without exaggeration, we can say that the sensations at the 8th week of pregnancy are very diverse.

All changes in the physical and emotional-psychological state of pregnant women, as well as their well-being at the 8th week of pregnancy - directly or indirectly - are generated and coordinated by the hormone progesterone. Although a pregnancy test, including a test at 8 weeks of gestation, is based on the detection of another hormone - human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). This hormone is produced only by the outer villous membrane of the fetal egg (chorion) after its implantation in the endometrium of the uterus, and this happens several days after fertilization. That is, menstruation at the 8th week of pregnancy should stop.

But back to progesterone, which is synthesized by the ovaries and adrenal glands (and after 13 weeks and the placenta) and thanks to which the fertilized egg (blastocyst) is fixed on the wall of the uterus. The body of a pregnant woman responds to the sedative effect of this hormone with an increased feeling of fatigue and drowsiness, some imbalance and “unreasonable” mood swings.

The most characteristic signs of pregnancy at week 8, which are noted by almost all expectant mothers, are associated with appetite, taste sensations, and in general with all digestion. Many suffer from morning sickness at the 8th week of pregnancy, and vomiting is also common at the 8th week of pregnancy. Obstetricians call this toxicosis of the first half of pregnancy. Many hormones contribute to its development. Thus, the adrenal cortex produces more cortisol and cortisone - to ensure optimal carbohydrate metabolism and the accumulation of energy in the liver in the form of glycogen. But the release of the digestive hormone gastrin (responsible for the level of hydrochloric acid in gastric juice) can both decrease and increase. In the first case, the pregnant woman loses her appetite and the digestion of food slows down, and in the second, the “wolf” appetite wakes up, heartburn torments, and excessive weight gain occurs.

Constipation at the 8th week of pregnancy is also a characteristic sign of this condition. The fact is that progesterone relaxes the myometrium of the uterus, and at the same time the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract. And the increased production of estrogen, aimed at the development of the pregnant uterus, simultaneously reduces the motility of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, there is a decrease in the level of the hormone motilin synthesized in the small intestine, which should help move food through the digestive tract. All these factors cause not only constipation at the 8th week of pregnancy, but also flatulence - bloating at the 8th week of pregnancy.

Experts also note an increase in the blood of pregnant women in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone, which, in addition to fluid retention in tissues, increases the production of melanin. And this is the reason for the appearance of age spots on the face of pregnant women - one of the external signs of pregnancy.

What does pregnancy look like at 8 weeks: uterus, breasts, belly

The uterus at the 8th week of pregnancy increases under the influence of estrogen, but still remains within the small pelvis, so the stomach at the 8th week of pregnancy does not yet betray the “interesting position” of the woman around. Although often pregnant women (especially thin ones) feel a slight increase in the volume of the abdomen in the hypogastrium - between the navel and the pubic region.

However, the uterus is already beginning to tighten the round ligaments that keep it in an inclined position outside of pregnancy, as well as the sacro-uterine ligaments. Because of this, pregnant women complain that they are pulling their stomach at 8 weeks of pregnancy or pulling their lower back at 8 weeks of pregnancy.

The gradually growing uterus at the 8th week of pregnancy begins to put pressure on the bladder, as the peritoneal cover of the enlarging uterus passes to it. So visits to the toilet inevitably become more frequent.

The mucous membrane of the cervical canal produces a special cervical secret that prevents infection from entering the uterine cavity. During pregnancy, the mucus becomes thicker, forming a plug that completely closes the channel. However, there may be slight light discharge at the 8th week of pregnancy, associated with the characteristics of the local microflora and hormone levels. Discharges that indicate the presence of pathologies will be discussed a little later.

The changes that the breast undergoes at the 8th week of pregnancy make themselves felt, first of all, by the increase in the mammary glands necessary for the upcoming lactation.

You have probably already noticed that the bra has become small and you need a larger size. Changes in hormonal levels, as well as other tissue changes, are explained by preparation for breastfeeding. The breasts may continue to grow throughout pregnancy.

Under the influence of estriol, progesterone and chorionic somatotropin, more milk lobules, alveoli and excretory ducts are formed in the breast. And thanks to the intensive synthesis of the pituitary hormone prolactin, which begins from the 8th week of gestation, the process of colostrum production starts. All these physiological changes cause such sensations at the 8th week of pregnancy as tingling in the mammary glands, some of their soreness, increased sensitivity of the nipples, darkening of the nipples and areola.

Hormonal changes - in particular a sharp increase in progesterone - can be a cause of fatigue. Nausea and vomiting also drain energy. Sleep may be difficult, especially if you constantly have to get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom.

Idea for combating fatigue "Short 15-20 minute walks helped me cope with chronic fatigue in the first trimester of pregnancy. It was the only way I was able to fight sleep during work hours" - Gabriela.

fetus at 8 weeks pregnant

Obstetricians determine the physical and physiological parameters of the fetus at this time on the basis of ultrasound at the 8th week of pregnancy.

How is the child growing?

This week: Fingers and toes form, eyelids almost completely close eyes, breathing tubes lead from throat to lungs. Nerve cells in the brain develop and connect with each other to form primitive neural pathways, but the external genitalia have not yet developed to determine the sex of a child. The child is already constantly moving and moving, although you may not yet feel it.

Important: the development of each child is purely individual. Our information is designed to give you an overview of fetal development.

Given the characteristic position of the embryo in the uterus, it is customary to determine its length from the coccyx to the crown of the head. The norm of the coccyx-parietal size - KTR at the 8th week of pregnancy - is no more than 2-2.5 cm, and half of this length falls on the head. Weight fluctuates in a fairly wide range - from 5 to 13 grams. Ultrasound also determines the average internal diameter of the fetal egg - SVD

It should be emphasized that, despite such dimensions, all tissues of the fetus have already differentiated at this time and almost all of its internal organs have formed: the brain (there is a wall of the hemispheres, the cerebellum and the medulla oblongata, the rudiments of the cortex and the medulla), the heart (already having 4 chambers), stomach, intestines, kidneys, liver (with bile ducts). The eyes have become closer to the bridge of the nose, but not yet closed for centuries; the tip of the nose and the upper lip stand out. The lower and upper extremities are clearly visible on ultrasound. Moreover, the fetus is already beginning to move them, which indicates the functioning of neurons.

At the last stage is the formation of the fetal blood vessel system. Although his blood circulation is still chorionic (placental will only begin from the 13th week, when the placenta is fully formed), the fetus at the 8th week of pregnancy already has its own blood type. There are also the first lymph nodes.

The 8th week of pregnancy is decisive in the development of the gonads of the fetus, that is, in determining the sex of the unborn child. If the Y-chromosome gene, which potentially determines the male sex, is present in the genome of the fetus, then the embryo has a 46XY "chromosomal set" and will be a boy. In the absence of the Y-chromosome, the 46XX karyotype is activated, and then the female genital organs begin to form from the urogenital ridges of the embryo, and a girl will be born.

By the way, twins of 8 weeks of pregnancy develop identically to a singleton pregnancy, only the expectant mother can feel sick a little more and a little longer - not up to 12 weeks, but up to about 16 weeks.

Pathologies at the 8th week of pregnancy: uterine tone, pain and various discharges

The tone of the uterus at the 8th week of pregnancy - that is, the tension of its muscular membrane (myometrium) - is constantly changing. And this is a physiologically normal process, due to the sympathetic and parasympathetic innervation of the body of the uterus and its cervix.

Outside of pregnancy, the degree of tension or relaxation of the longitudinal and circular fibers of the myometrium is not paid attention.

But hypertonicity - an increased tone of the uterus at the 8th week of pregnancy - is of concern, especially since the period from 8 to 12 weeks is considered a period of increased risk in clinical obstetrics. And this risk lies in the fact that spontaneous abortion can occur at 8 weeks or, more simply, a miscarriage at 8 weeks of pregnancy.

With an increase in the tone of the anterior wall of the uterus at this time, pregnant women feel how the stomach becomes hard, at a later date there may be pain in the lower abdomen of a pulling nature. Treatment of this symptom is carried out by taking the drug Duphaston, a synthetic analogue of endogenous progesterone (standard dosage - 20 mg per day, taken only as directed by a doctor - according to a special scheme); No-shpa (one tablet three times a day), as well as magnesium preparations (citrate, magnesium gluconate or lactate, Magne B6) - in a dosage individually prescribed by a doctor.

Pain at the 8th week of pregnancy can be different and have several causes. First of all, the stomach hurts at the 8th week of pregnancy with excessive physical exertion and an increase in the tone of the uterus. And also with constipation and problems with the discharge of intestinal gases, with chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, myoma, endometriosis, endometrioid cyst and other pathologies not associated with pregnancy.

But most often, antenatal clinic doctors listen to complaints from patients that they have lower back pain at the 8th week of pregnancy or that their back hurts at the 8th week of pregnancy. What is the reason for these pains, because the period is still small, and women still do not feel the heaviness of the abdomen? And the reason is that the fetal chorion trophoblast, as well as the endometrium of the uterus and the ovaries of the pregnant woman, begin to produce a special hormone relaxin, the task of which is to gradually prepare the woman's musculoskeletal system for childbirth in the process of bearing a child. Relaxin helps to relax the ligaments of the pubic articulation of the pelvic bones, however, this hormone does not differ in selectivity, which also weakens the ligaments of the spinal column.

With an increase or decrease in blood pressure, with ARVI or a cold, with too much sleep during the daytime, the head often hurts 8 weeks of pregnancy.

Allocations at the 8th week of pregnancy are also different, but they must be treated equally carefully.

So, slight yellow discharge at the 8th week of pregnancy, which does not cause pain and does not have an unpleasant odor, is considered as a completely normal phenomenon. But with abundant vaginal discharge with itching, the development of vaginal candidiasis - thrush (Thrush at 8 weeks of gestation - see below) should be suspected.

Menstruation at the 8th week of pregnancy, in theory, should be absent: after all, the endometrium in the pregnant uterus cannot be rejected. However, there is a so-called daub at the 8th week of pregnancy, which experts in the field of diseases of the female genital area refer to bleeding. In particular, implantation bleeding can be a one-time pink discharge at the 8th week of pregnancy, provoked by the introduction of a blatocyst into the uterine mucosa. Pale pink discharge from the uterus is also possible, associated with its anatomical abnormalities or fibroids. But the most common cause is a very low level of progesterone or hCG in a pregnant woman, which cannot cope with the suppression of luteotropin, which initiates cyclic changes in the ovary during ovulation. And in such situations, the only way to save pregnancy is hormone-correcting therapy.

Brown discharge at the 8th week of pregnancy, and even more so spotting at the 8th week of pregnancy - against the background of general weakness and pulling pain in the lower abdomen - are a sign of such a dangerous pathology as detachment at the 8th week of pregnancy. And this means that the fetal egg with the embryo has come off the endometrium. Partial detachment of the fetal egg leads to the formation of a bruise. Using professional medical terminology, this is a retrochorial hematoma at 8 weeks of gestation. With partial detachment, doctors manage to save the pregnancy.

Insignificant blood discharge at the 8th week of pregnancy “give a signal” to a woman: a miscarriage threatens pregnancy - immediately see a doctor!

And bleeding at 8 weeks of gestation (especially if it is intense, blood clots are released, and there are also severe pains in the lower abdominal segment) means that there was a miscarriage at 8 weeks of gestation, or the pregnancy was ectopic.

According to gynecologists, an ectopic pregnancy at the 8th week of pregnancy has no other options than the rupture of the fallopian tube under the pressure of a growing blastocyst. In this case, severe peritoneal bleeding can be fatal.

In addition, there is a frozen pregnancy at 8 weeks - a particularly dangerous stage of intrauterine development. In the presence of a viral infection (rubella, cytomegalovirus, etc.), a lack of progesterone in the body of a pregnant woman or an excess of testosterone, as well as in the case of embryonic genetic abnormalities, the development of the fetus stops. The woman herself most often does not notice this, and everything results in a spontaneous abortion at 8 weeks.

Tests at 8 weeks pregnant

For expectant mothers, the following tests are considered mandatory at the 8th week of pregnancy:

• complete blood count (with the determination of the blood group and Rh factor);
• blood chemistry;
• blood test for β-hCG (chorionic gonadotropin);
• blood test for progesterone levels;
• blood test for prothrombin (determination of coagulation);
• a blood test for the presence of antibodies to the Rh factor (with a positive Rh factor in the father of the child);
• blood test for RPR (syphilis), HIV, HbsAg (hepatitis B), anti-HCV (hepatitis C);
• a blood test for antibodies to rubella;
• blood test for herpes (anti-HSV IgG and anti-HSV IgM);
• urinalysis and urinalysis for protein;
• stool analysis;
• general smear for microflora.

Normal hCG levels at the 8th week of pregnancy, more precisely from weeks 7 to 10, are 21,000-291,000 mU / ml. Such a wide range of this indicator is explained by the fact that from the moment the fetal egg is fixed in the uterus up to the 10th gestational week for every 48 hours, the content of chorionic gonadotropin in the blood of a pregnant woman practically doubles. Therefore, a downward deviation from the norm of hCG is regarded by physicians as a dangerous symptom, which may be associated with the threat of spontaneous abortion, ectopic or missed (non-developing) pregnancy. Naturally, twins at 8 weeks pregnant will show twice the level of hCG.

Progesterone at the 8th week of pregnancy is considered normal with indicators that fluctuate in the range of 9-468 nmol / l (in other units of measurement - 30-39 ng / ml or 4.7-34 μg / l).

Prenatal diagnosis at 8 weeks pregnant

A doctor may recommend a variety of tests to undergo during pregnancy, from genetic screening to diagnostic tests. Some of these are simple blood tests while others consist of more invasive procedures. Before you agree to an analysis, ask your doctor to explain to you the need, potential risks, and possible results. Many prenatal tests are for screening, not diagnosis. Tests to detect latent diseases also make sense in certain conditions. But only a diagnostic test can tell for sure if a child has health problems.

During the first trimester, may be assigned:

• Combination screening test: This relatively new test for latent disease consists of looking at the collar zone and a blood test to determine the level of proteins. The analysis is performed between 11 and 13 weeks of pregnancy. The combined screening test will provide information about the likelihood of having Down syndrome, as well as other disorders and problems.
• Chorionic villous test: one of the main methods of prenatal cytogenetic and molecular genetic diagnosis, involves taking a small piece (biopsy) of chorionic tissue using a transvaginal plastic catheter. A chorionic villous test will help identify chromosomal disorders and other genetic disorders. This test is done in the first trimester of pregnancy, usually between 11 and 12 weeks.

Abortion at 8 weeks pregnant

Abortion at the 8th week of pregnancy - artificial termination of pregnancy - can be carried out in a medical facility if a woman does not want to give birth. The deadline for such a “problem resolution” is no more than 12 weeks. Since 2004, in Ukraine, the possible term for abortion has been reduced to 22 weeks, but in the period from 12 to 22 weeks of gestation, termination of pregnancy is considered a medical abortion. Its implementation, in accordance with the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (No. 144 of February 15, 2006), must have certain medical prerequisites.

The list of such indications includes: tuberculosis (all forms), syphilis, severe forms of viral hepatitis, rubella (including contact with it), HIV (AIDS), cytomegalovirus infection, leprosy (leprosy), the presence of cancer, severe heart failure, aneurysm aorta, acute and chronic renal failure, rheumatoid arthritis, hemolytic and aplastic anemia, purpura, psychosis, epilepsy, chronic alcoholism, substance abuse, etc.

It should be borne in mind that artificial termination of pregnancy at week 8 cannot be carried out using the vacuum aspiration method, since it is performed only for a period of not more than 5 weeks. Therefore, an abortion at the 8th week of pregnancy can be carried out either with the use of medications (the allowable period is no more than 8 weeks), or by the usual surgical method.

Feeling at 8 weeks pregnant: colds, thrush, herpes

Unfortunately, well-being at the 8th week of pregnancy does not always please expectant mothers. The hormones mentioned above, among other things, perform an immunosuppressive function, inhibiting the ability of a woman's body to resist infections. And this is necessary - to prevent the rejection of the embryo.

So the complaint, they say, fell ill at the 8th week of pregnancy, sounds from the lips of many women: in the cold season, SARS or a cold at the 8th week of pregnancy occurs in more than half of pregnant women.

Obstetricians assure that the temperature of 37 at the 8th week of pregnancy is not a cause for concern, since such an indicator on the thermometer gives the same progesterone. But subfebrile (37.5-38 ° C) and fever at the 8th week of pregnancy (more than 38 ° C) require special attention and a mandatory visit to the doctor. During this period, the high body temperature of the pregnant woman threatens the normal development of the unborn child due to hypoxia. And subfebrile can be not only with a cold, but also with cytomegalovirus damage, urogenital infections, and thyroid disorders.

Although a cold at 8 weeks of gestation is not so harmless: according to the results of constant obstetric monitoring, an average of 15% of pregnancies up to 12 weeks end in miscarriage due to a cold or flu.

And here a problem arises: practically no drugs can be taken by pregnant women in the first trimester. Therefore, in case of fever, wiping with cool water or a mixture of water and table vinegar (in a ratio of 2: 1) should be done. Despite the content of salicylic acid in raspberries for colds, pregnant women can drink tea with raspberry jam - without abuse, two teaspoons of jam per day at a temperature is enough. And a runny nose at the 8th week of pregnancy is recommended to be treated by washing the nasal passages with a solution of common salt (dessert spoon per 200 ml of boiled water) or sea salt (which is sold in all pharmacies). With a severe runny nose and stuffy nose, you can sniff a cut onion or lubricate under the nose with Asterisk balm.

When the throat hurts at the 8th week of pregnancy, a warm water-alcohol (3: 1) compress on the neck helps, gargling with warm saline, a decoction of calendula (a tablespoon of flowers in a glass of water), a solution of furacilin (1 tablet in a glass of water). Relieves pain and inflammation in the throat by rinsing with warm boiled water, in which you need to place a tea boat of natural honey and 50 ml of apple cider vinegar (which can be replaced with fresh lemon juice).

Remember that the use of lozenges and lozenges from the throat and cough, sprays and drops from the common cold in the first three months of pregnancy is contraindicated. This even applies to such cough medicine as Pertussin: because of the content of licorice root in it. By the way, such popular medicinal plants as mint, chamomile, sage, oregano, elecampane, yarrow, St. John's wort, thyme and even aloe are banned during pregnancy.

Thrush at 8 weeks pregnant

Thrush at the 8th week of pregnancy (vaginal candidiasis or candidal vulvaginitis) is a fungal disease that manifests itself in the form of vaginal discharge, resembling cottage cheese crumbs with a characteristic sour smell, itching and redness of the skin and genital mucosa.

Obstetricians warn that thrush at the 8th week of pregnancy, like other infections of the vulva and genital tract of pregnant women, is dangerous because it can lead to:

• infection of the amnion (internal aqueous amniotic membrane), which is accompanied by the formation of adhesions that prevent the normal development of the fetus;
• infection of the chorion (villous amniotic membrane) and inflammation of its walls;
• weight loss of the child;
• spontaneous abortion;
• infection of the birth canal during childbirth.

The drug prescribed by most doctors for the treatment of thrush during pregnancy is Pimafucin in the form of vaginal suppositories. According to the instructions, it is necessary to inject one suppository into the vagina once a day (lying down, at bedtime). The standard course of antifungal therapy is 3 to 6 days; it is recommended to use Pimafucin within three days after the cessation of discharge and itching.

We would like to remind you that during pregnancy, any health problems cannot be solved on your own.

Herpes at 8 weeks pregnant

The herpes simplex virus - Herpes simplex virus (HSV) - is not at all simple, because, existing only in the human body, it waits for the right moment when its host or hostess weakens its immunity. That is why herpes at the 8th week of pregnancy, as, indeed, throughout the entire gestation, occurs quite often against the background. But in the first trimester, it is especially dangerous.

Herpes HSV-1 appears on the lips, herpes type HSV-2 "chosen" the genitals. Of course, genital herpes is more dangerous, but in any case, herpes at the 8th week of pregnancy can cause a medical recommendation to terminate the pregnancy. The defeat of the future mother by this virus in the early stages can cause: fetal death and miscarriage, infection of the fetus (neonatal herpes) and neurological pathologies, congenital malformations, the birth of a premature baby.

Wherever herpes appears - an itchy "wav" on the lip or painful blisters that cause severe burning in intimate places - immediately see a doctor!

Herpes HSV-1 is treated with Acyclovir ointment (Gerpevir, Zovirax, etc.), which is considered safe for pregnant women. In the treatment of urogenital herpes in pregnant women up to 12 weeks, the following algorithm can be applied: Acyclovir (intravenous drip infusions), human immunoglobulin (three intravenous injections every other day); brilliant green (externally).

Some doctors prescribe to pregnant patients the drug Viferon (based on interferon-α2), which is available in the form of an ointment, gel and vaginal suppositories.

Nutrition at 8 weeks pregnant

How to eat right and what to eat at the 8th week of pregnancy are topical issues for many expectant mothers who are afraid to gain extra pounds.

Recall that within 20 weeks from the beginning of pregnancy, women add 30% of their total weight, and the weekly increase is an average of 300 g. The diets that you “sat” before pregnancy are excluded!

Nutrition at the 8th week of pregnancy should provide the body with everything necessary: ​​proteins, fats, carbohydrates, trace elements, vitamins. The energy value of the diet for such a period should not be lower than 2000 kcal per day.

If you start listing all the products that are useful for pregnant women now, then you simply won’t have enough strength to read this list ... So let’s be brief: you need to eat meat, fish and seafood, cereals (cereals and grain bread), dairy products (not very fatty) , vegetable oil (raw pressed) and, of course, vegetables, fruits and berries - in any form. As they say, nothing new. And you will notice that not a single nutritionist will recommend cakes, sweets, ice cream cakes or hot dogs during pregnancy. Yes, still - sweet carbonated drinks!

In general, what to eat at the 8th week of pregnancy, you now know approximately. And we will briefly dwell on how nutrition can help in solving such problems of pregnant women as constipation and flatulence (bloating).

In the first case (for constipation), you need: fiber in the form of whole grain cereal dishes (buckwheat, oatmeal, well-boiled pearl barley), bread with bran, legumes (peas, beans, etc.), fresh kefir (a glass every day) , cabbage (any) and all our usual seasonal vegetable set, starting with beets. Remember to eat apples, pears, plums (prunes) and citrus fruits, as well as nuts and seeds (just a little).

And now, what you should not eat so that bloating does not torment you at the 8th week of pregnancy: animal fats; rye and freshly baked white bread; millet and oatmeal; beans, peas and other legumes (including peanuts); cabbage (any); milk (fresh and dry) and ice cream; potatoes (especially fried); radish and spinach. As well as grapes, even in the form of raisins.

Now - by comparison - you can easily make your own list, depending on the presence or absence of constipation and flatulence. But what absolutely everyone needs is vitamins at the 8th week of pregnancy.

Vitamins at 8 weeks pregnant

Vitamins in a state of pregnancy do not happen much. So, the use of products containing them, as well as taking vitamin preparations prescribed by a doctor, should be enough to cover the needs of both the mother and the child growing in her womb.

At any time of the year, vitamin C is needed, which contributes to resistance to any microbes and viruses, actively regulates lipid metabolism (reducing blood cholesterol), positively affects hematopoiesis (the process of blood cell formation) and the hemostasis system (ensuring normal blood clotting).

The most necessary for pregnant women are B vitamins: folic acid (vitamin B9), pyridoxine (B6) and cyanocobalamin (B12).

Thanks to vitamin B9, the likelihood of not carrying the child to the time set by nature is reduced. With its participation, the process of neuron formation in the unborn child proceeds normally, which means that the risk of developing congenital anomalies of the fetal nervous system (neural tube) and the central nervous system of the newborn is reduced. Folic acid is especially effective during pregnancy in combination with vitamins B6 and B12.

In addition, vitamin B6 improves well-being at the 8th week of pregnancy, reducing the intensity of nausea and vomiting. And vitamin B12 regularly protects the liver from any negative influences that it is often exposed to during childbearing.

Inositol (vitamin B8) and choline (vitamin B4) can be brought in to help with vitamin B12 - that is, for the benefit of your liver. Vitamin B8, found in beans, whole grains, grapefruit, sesame seeds, and vitamin B4 (found in kale, leafy greens, rice, oatmeal, egg yolk, dairy products) will not only help keep your liver healthy, but also take care of your skin and hair , about the normal functioning of the heart muscle, about the elasticity of blood vessels, and will certainly activate intestinal motility.

In conclusion, it remains to answer two frequently asked questions: is it possible to have sex and ... fly an airplane at this stage of pregnancy?

As obstetrician-gynecologists assure, sex at the 8th week of pregnancy in “moderate doses” and “no frills” has no contraindications - in the absence of complications (bleeding, uterine hypertonicity, etc.). It should also be borne in mind that intimacy can disrupt the normal process of bearing a child in women who have had spontaneous interruptions of previous pregnancies.

A flight at the 8th week of pregnancy - with similar nuances of its course - can also lead to undesirable consequences. So it's better... go on foot.

The 8th week of pregnancy is a difficult period, try not to complicate it, because you still have as many as 32 (± 2) weeks ahead of you. Take care of yourself!

The 8th week of pregnancy is characterized by the active phase of fetal development. The length of the growing fetus is approximately 15-21 mm, and its weight can reach only 3 grams. How it develops, we will tell further.

1. The embryo begins to develop at a high speed, as it has a serious development path ahead of it.
2. The baby's heart is actively developing, it becomes 4-chamber, whereby its connection with various large vessels is established.
3. The rudiments of legs and arms that appeared earlier are overgrown with fingers. Now the fetus can bend its arms at the elbows and even the wrists.
4. All the joints and bones of the baby are developing rapidly.
5. Perhaps the appearance of a physiological hernia in the navel of the mother, this means that the intestines of the fetus have lengthened to a maximum size.
6. Necessary nerve elements begin to appear in the muscular layer of the stomach. And the stomach itself is already in the abdominal cavity.
7. Also at the 8th week of pregnancy, saliva glands begin to form.
8. The outlines of the face are actively formed. The tip of the nose and upper lip appear, as well as the auricles begin to form.
9. In the male fetus, the testicular formation phase starts.
10. The baby begins to move for the first time, but it is not yet possible to feel it, since its size is too small.
11. The uterus changes its size, becomes like a grapefruit, external changes are not so noticeable yet.
12. The breast is prepared for lactation, so the process of replacing adipose tissue with glandular tissue takes place.
13. There is a feeling of severe weakness and trouble sleeping. To do this, take daily long walks in nature.
14. A rapidly growing uterus can put pressure on the sciatic nerve, so it can be pinched. To relieve pain, lie on the opposite side.
15. The 8th week of pregnancy is characterized by the formation of the thyroid gland in the fetus. Therefore, mothers with thyroid diseases should definitely consult a doctor, otherwise it may affect its formation in a child. If the thyroid gland in the fetus does not fully pass the stage of development, then this threatens with problems for life.
16. If a pregnant woman has a negative Rh factor, it is necessary to undergo a course of treatment with special drugs if the father of the fetus has a positive Rh factor in order to prevent the risk of death of the child due to antibody conflict.
17. It is time to start visiting all medical specialists in order to detect possible ailments, as well as to exclude their effect on the fetus.

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Can an ultrasound be done?

Conducting ultrasound during this period of gestation is the most optimal time. Having registered, the doctor will prescribe the first ultrasound for you. Although at the 8th week of gestation the fetus looks like a small berry, but you can already see the human shape.

The baby's heart beats faster, which will already be visible. The blows reach the number of 150 blows. In boys, it is already possible to examine the formed testicles on ultrasound.

The eyes of the embryo begin to become covered with skin, which subsequently transforms into an eyelid, which can also be seen on ultrasound. The fetus is already completely with arms and legs, on which small fingers can be seen.

Fetal development

Elbows and hands are still developing, and the fetus can hug itself. The tip of the nose is already peeking out, which is still impossible to see in the photo of the 8th week of pregnancy during an ultrasound scan, but you can clearly see the head section and limbs of the baby.

The embryo begins to actively move and twitch its legs, which can be seen during an ultrasound examination. The amniotic fluid increases, giving more soil for the development of the embryo. The fetal sac reaches a size of about 29 mm.

Advice:	Essence:
1. Check with your doctor as often as possible.	Conduct regular examinations to identify possible diseases that adversely affect the fetus.
2. It is worth replacing the old bra with larger sizes.	The mammary glands are actively developing, the breasts are preparing for early feeding, so you should choose a larger bra and change it as often as possible.
3. Starting from the 8th week of gestation, you should constantly monitor the basal temperature.	Record your basal temperature daily, make sure it is normal. At the slightest deviation, immediately consult a doctor.
4. Do not be nervous, create the most calm atmosphere around you.	During this period, it is very important to limit yourself from unnecessary worries and stress.
5. Carry a small snack with you at all times.	The 8th week of pregnancy is characterized by constant bouts of hunger, which cannot be tolerated. Always carry a small snack with you in the form of dried apricots, bread, seeds or muesli.
6. In the presence of any chronic diseases, it is necessary to undergo an examination.	If you are at risk of miscarriage or any chronic diseases, then during this period it is necessary to conduct a study to detect the level of progesterone in the blood.
7. At this time, it is worth consuming as many dairy products as possible.	Not less than 250 ml. per day, you can several times to maintain intestinal tone and remove possible pathogenic microflora.
8. Go to the toilet more often.	This period obliges frequent visits to the toilet. It's best to urinate every half hour, even if you don't feel like it, to avoid uterine tone.
9. Take more walks in the fresh air.	In the eighth week of pregnancy, it is very important to breathe as much fresh air as possible. Go for a walk in the forest, on the lake and give yourself freedom of action.
10. You should follow a meal schedule and monitor the food you eat.	During this period, it is better to exclude smoked meats, salty and too fatty foods.
11. Get rid of bad habits.	On the this stage pregnancy should completely eradicate any bad habits that adversely affect the formation of the baby.
12. Avoid crowded places.	The immunity of a pregnant woman is very weakened, so the risk of contracting infectious diseases is too great. It is worth as much as possible to protect yourself from visiting crowded places.

Mother's body changes

During the eighth week of pregnancy, most of the changes occur inside the body of the expectant mother.

1. The uterus enlarges to the size of a grapefruit and causes palpable spasms.
2. External changes concern the skin of a pregnant woman. The reaction can be completely different. In some cases, the skin becomes smooth and clean, takes on a very healthy appearance, while in others, on the contrary, it becomes covered with a rash and acne.
3. Pregnant women's taste perception of various foods changes dramatically, as well as unexpected whims and strange taste preferences.
4. The constant feeling of hunger and the desire to eat is aggravated, it can occur late at night.
5. The breast of a pregnant woman actively increases in size, and the nipples become darker.
6. The discharge at the 8th week of pregnancy becomes much thicker, this is due to a sharp hormonal change.
7. Less saturated with oxygen and tissue swells around and inside the vagina.
8. The uterus actively presses on the bladder of the woman in labor, so there is a constant desire to urinate.
9. The toxicosis amplifies, in particular it is brightly shown in the mornings.
10. There is a constant feeling of fatigue.
11. Weight can increase by about 400 grams.

Feelings during pregnancy

Belly at this time

If at an earlier date the expectant mother did not experience toxicosis, then most likely, at the 8th week of gestation, it will be pronounced. This is a real test for a woman's body. In addition, this period of pregnancy causes a constant feeling of fatigue, a woman wakes up with an already unbearable feeling of fatigue and she is constantly falling asleep. Severe discomfort and inconvenience is caused by the enlarged breast, which swells very much.

Unpleasant sensations in the bladder area are also faithful companions of the gestation period. Even pregnant women can be disturbed by heartburn, which will cause a lot of inconvenience.

Toward the end of week 8, false contractions may appear, which are training. This may be accompanied by severe pulling pain in the abdomen. In the event of bleeding, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Mom's discharge in position

The eighth week, like the previous ones, should be accompanied by a small amount of discharge. In comparison with earlier periods, in this period they become a little more, and they are more dense. It is worth carefully monitoring your secretions, normally they should be whitish in color and have a slight sour smell.

It is considered very dangerous to change the color of the discharge, the appearance of mucous fluid or pus. Such signs may indicate that the pregnant woman has any genital infections.

There is discomfort in the genital area

Also, rather unfavorable signs are acute itching in the genital area, a burning sensation, severe pain in the genitals, and if this process is accompanied by copious discharge, then you should immediately consult a doctor. The most dangerous type of discharge at the 8th week of gestation is a change in their color to brown. If you notice that your discharge has acquired such a color, and is also accompanied by severe pulling pain in the lower abdomen, as well as a feeling of weakness and constant dizziness, then you should immediately seek help.

Such discharge indicates separation from the walls of the uterus of the fetal egg, this is also accompanied by small blood leaks. Such a symptom may be a harbinger of a possible miscarriage. That is why brown discharge is a very dangerous symptom. Even if they are not accompanied by pain, you should immediately contact your doctor.

Every woman wonders what her baby looks like when she is in her tummy. Every day, many changes occur in the embryo, many new cells appear, thanks to which it becomes more and more like a person. We will consider the features of the development of the fetus at 8 weeks of pregnancy, we will see how its organs and systems are formed, and also what it can do.

What does an 8 week embryo look like?

The size of an embryo at 8 weeks of gestation is approximately 1.5-2 cm, and the weight is about 3 grams. In the fetus at 8-9 weeks, the heart is actively formed, there are already valves, the interatrial and interventricular septa continue to form, as well as the connection of the heart with the main vessels. A fetal heartbeat at week 8 can be seen on an ultrasound.

At the age of 8 weeks, you can already see the handles with fingers formed on them, while he is able to bend the handles at the elbows. The legs are already distinguishable, but the fingers on them begin to form a little later. Auricles form on the neck on both sides, an upper lip appears on the face, and a protrusion is formed from which the nose will form. In a human embryo, salivary glands begin to form at 8 weeks. In addition, eyelids form on the face of an embryo at 8 weeks. The stomach during this period descends into the abdominal cavity and begins to take its proper place.

Also during this period, nerve cells form in the muscle layer of the stomach. In the fetus of a male child, testicles form at 8 weeks. The fetus begins to make its first movements at 8-9 weeks, but the mother does not yet feel them due to the small size of the embryo. In the development of the fetus at 7-8 weeks of gestation, significant changes occur in the pulmonary system. So, the subtle tubules that extend from the trachea form the bronchi and begin to branch out.

Ultrasound examination (ultrasound) of the fetus at 8 weeks

With an ultrasound examination of the fetus at 8 weeks of gestation, it is possible to distinguish between the head and foot ends. You can see the formed heart, the heart rate in the fetus at 8-9 weeks is normal from 110 to 130 beats per minute. With ultrasound, the chaotic movements of the embryo are determined.

Feelings of a woman at 8 weeks pregnant

At 8 weeks pregnant, they look like a big fist. It does not protrude above the surface of the pubic bone, so its size does not yet affect the figure. The size of the enlarged uterus can be determined by the doctor during a vaginal examination and ultrasound. The expectant mother still fits perfectly in her clothes. Sometimes women may notice pulling discomfort in the lower abdomen during the period of expected menstruation, they arise from the stretching of the uterus by a growing embryo. In the event of painful pulling sensations that may be accompanied by bloody discharge from the genital tract, you should immediately seek medical help, as this may be a symptom of a spontaneous abortion that has begun.

Spontaneous abortion and fetal fading at 8 weeks

Pregnancy of 8 weeks corresponds to the 1st trimester of pregnancy, at this time the placenta and umbilical cord have not yet been formed, which will protect the baby from negative influences. During this period, the embryo is still very vulnerable, and if a woman has acute or chronic infections, hormonal disorders, this can lead to the formation of malformations incompatible with life, and as a result, early miscarriage or fading.

Thus, we examined the features of the development of the fetus at 7-8 weeks of gestation, and also described what the embryo looks like on an ultrasound examination.

The first few weeks of pregnancy are especially important, because during this period the baby grows and changes by leaps and bounds. It is at this time that all the main organs and systems are laid and begin to form.

Recall that the gestational age and the “age” of the baby do not coincide: the first is always more than the last by two weeks, since obstetricians take the first day of the last menstruation as the beginning of pregnancy. In our article, we will consider what “successes” the fetus has achieved at 8 obstetric weeks.

Fetus at 8 weeks - dimensions

What does the fetus (or rather, still the embryo) look like at 8 obstetric weeks? It looks more and more like a man, although the limbs are not yet fully formed, and the back smoothly passes into the tail. The length of the baby from the tailbone to the crown (the so-called coccyx-parietal size, or KTR) is 1.5-2 cm. This is no more than a raspberry. Yes, and it weighs about 3 g. The biparietal size of the head of the embryo is 6 mm, and the diameter of the yolk sac is 4.5 mm.

Sometimes on an ultrasound scan it turns out that at 8 weeks of pregnancy they do not match the norm. This is no reason to panic. The fact is that sometimes the development and growth of the human embryo occur in leaps and bounds. Another reason is also possible: fertilization occurred closer to the end of the menstrual cycle. And in fact, and in another case, the baby will definitely overtake and, perhaps, surpass the "standards".

Fetal development 8-9 weeks

At 7-8 weeks, the fetus bears little human resemblance: it is still bent, the head is tilted towards the heart prominence. However, towards the end of the 8th week of pregnancy and at the beginning of the ninth week, the torso and neck begin to straighten. The stomach and intestines take their final shape and take their permanent place, the primary intestinal loop is formed. Due to the development of the chest, the heart gradually moves into the future chest.

The arms and legs are already distinctly different from each other. On the handle of the fetus at the 8th week of pregnancy, you can see the cubital fossa and wrist, and on the hands - the beginnings of fingers. A little later, the fingers will form, and the membranes between them will disappear. The legs don't change that much. The formation and development of muscles, bones and cartilage is in full swing.

The head of a human embryo at 8 weeks is almost half of its entire length. The formation of the face begins. The lens of the eye is closed by a dark iris, the retina is formed. The first gill arch gradually transforms into the upper and lower jaws. You can already discern the contours of the nose. The rudiments of the auricles are quite low, but soon they will take their "rightful" place.

The umbilical cord and placenta are developing - the link between mother and baby. Primary germ cells appear in the wall of the yolk sac. Together with the blood, they are transferred to the rudiments of the sex glands. Sexual folds are formed, but it is not yet possible to determine the sex of the child.

The nervous system continues to develop, especially the brain grows intensively. No matter how hard it is to believe, but some scientists claim that the fetus is already dreaming at 7-8 weeks. In addition, the development respiratory system: bronchopulmonary segments appear in the chest.

Baby's skin is still very thin and transparent. Through it, blood vessels, the brain and some organs are visible.

Fetus at 8 weeks pregnant - dangers

Since all vital systems and organs are laid down in the early stages of pregnancy, any failure can lead to sad consequences - miscarriage, pathologies of fetal development. That is why now it is necessary to be very careful: do not drink alcohol (in any quantities), do not smoke, if possible, do not take medication.

Pregnancy is a mysterious and responsible period in the life of every woman. The expectant mother is preparing for the birth of a child as a long-awaited miracle. It is important not only to purchase items for the care of a newborn, but also to strictly follow the doctor's recommendations for observing the diet, sleep and rest. Each week of pregnancy has its own characteristics and distinctive features.

The second obstetric month is completed by the 8th week of pregnancy, the woman's feelings allow her to understand that she is preparing to become a mother. The uterus increases in size, the muscle tissue of the organ contracts, so a pregnant woman who did not have time to visit a gynecologist begins to guess her position by physical sensations.

Physiological changes in a woman's body in the eighth week

It is difficult for close friends and relatives of a woman who is in her second month to assume that she is pregnant. It is almost impossible to notice any external signs, except for a slight increase in the abdomen above the bosom.

The uterus at the 8th week of pregnancy does not yet reach large sizes, the diameter of the organ is only seven to eight centimeters. Even an experienced specialist by palpation examination of the abdominal cavity will not be able to establish an accurate diagnosis. But the expectant mother herself begins to undergo some changes:

• change in taste preferences;
• excessive appetite, or its absence;
• nausea or even vomiting (normally no more than twice a day); Read the article: Nausea during pregnancy >>>
• an increase in the mammary glands and engorgement of the nipples (the breast at the 8th week of pregnancy acquires unusual sizes and shapes);
• frequent urge to urinate (it is important that there is no pain, impurities or cloudy urine);
• excessive irritability and attacks of aggression;
• drowsiness, weakness, fatigue;
• unpleasant pulling pains in the lower abdomen and in the hip area;
• the appearance of age spots, a change in the appearance of the skin.

Important! The body of each person is strictly individual, therefore, the above symptoms are purely subjective. They can be observed all at once, sometimes one or two of them appear, and it also happens that no changes are observed at all. All the numerous possible manifestations reveal themselves with quite different intensity.

The symptoms that appear sometimes cause concern in women. But in fact, there is no cause for concern. Each symptom has a reasonable logical explanation:

1. Strange taste preferences and impaired appetite are associated with changes in hormonal levels. As a rule, by the end of the third - the beginning of the fourth month, everything returns to normal;
2. Morning sickness and vomiting after meals are also explained by the restructuring of the endocrine glands;
3. The instability of the emotional sphere is again associated with hormonal imbalance;
4. Varicose veins of the vessels of the lower extremities are provoked by a violation of blood circulation, and are regulated by raising the legs during sleep and rest 15º above the level of the body;
5. And to get rid of pain and discomfort in the hip area will help change position, for example, you can try to roll over from one side to another;
6. Do not be afraid if the chest hurts at the 8th week of pregnancy. The body thus prepares the mammary glands for future feeding.

If there are other signs of pregnancy that are not characteristic of the appearance at the 8th week of pregnancy (a significant increase in the size of the abdomen, intense pain in the lower abdomen, mucous discharge), you should immediately consult a doctor.

Development of the child two months after the start of pregnancy

The first vulnerable period for the fetus is the 8th week of pregnancy, what happens to the baby, every expectant mother should know. During this period:

• The development of the meninges of the embryo ends;
• The placenta develops;
• And the stage of formation of internal organs begins;

The child is very sensitive to external influences. Pathological influence can disrupt the growth and development of the fetus.

• The embryo has a weight of only 3 grams, and the size is from 14 to 20 millimeters in length;

And even though it is still a very small embryo, it is already a completely full-fledged person. Ultrasound at the 8th week of pregnancy allows you to see that the fetus begins to take on familiar human forms and make the first movements.

• His nose, auricles, upper eyelids are formed, facial features become noticeable;
• The baby already has a functioning cardiovascular system;
• An instrumental examination determines the fetal heartbeat, approximately 150-180 beats per minute;
• The musculoskeletal system acquires new elements: fingers appear (although also connected by membranes);
• There are movements in the elbow and wrist joints;

Therefore, with an ultrasound examination, you can notice that the child moves the arms, the legs develop later. But the mother does not yet feel the movement of the fetus, this will happen a little later.

Interesting! Moreover, during the second pregnancy, a woman begins to feel movements at an earlier date than the first time.

• It is noteworthy that this period is characterized by the improvement of the genitourinary and gastrointestinal systems;
• There is a laying of salivary and endocrine glands;
• Bile ducts, chewing muscles and taste buds are formed;
• The active development of the central nervous system and the respiratory apparatus is an important detail in the overall development of the fetus;
• The formation of testicles in boys and ovaries in girls is a characteristic sign for the sex of the embryo

Failure to comply with the basic rules and regulations can lead to serious violations. It is very important to read all the rules and follow all the doctor's prescriptions.

Basic recommendations for the diet and lifestyle of the expectant mother

Often, toxicosis at the 8th week of pregnancy makes its own adjustments to the diet of a woman. However, the main aspects of the menu should be observed:

1. purchase only natural high-quality products without the addition of preservatives, dyes and flavors; Interesting article: Experience of a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy >>>
2. exclude the use of semi-finished products, canned food, fast food;
3. include vegetables, fruits, fish, meat, dairy products, fresh juices in the daily diet;
4. food should be fractional (you can eat often, but in small portions);
5. rationalize fluid intake;
6. preferred food processing methods: stewing, boiling and baking (it is advisable to exclude fried foods or significantly limit them).

How the 8th week of pregnancy proceeds, what happens to the mother and the child, what rules and regulations exist, the obstetrician-gynecologist will tell you at the next appointment. General recommendations are:

• Spend as much time outdoors as possible;
• Maintain a positive emotional mood, avoid stressful situations, stay in a positive mood;
• Perform special gymnastic exercises;
• It is imperative to get rid of bad habits, if any. Smoking, drinking alcohol and contact with chemical household preparations are strictly prohibited. It is important to know that negative impacts affect not only the child, but also the health of the expectant mother.

Important! A woman must be aware that alcohol-containing liquids penetrate the baby's body. The consequences of this are mental retardation, stunted growth and weight gain, changes in the structure of the face and skull, problems with hearing and vision, and other deformities of the fetus.

• Buy comfortable clothes and shoes. You will have to forget about high heels and constraining elements of the wardrobe for the period of pregnancy. This also includes the purchase of a special bra, which is subsequently replaced by underwear for breastfeeding;
• Heavy lifting and heavy physical exertion should be avoided;
• Exclude the influence of X-ray radiation on the body of a pregnant woman, try to avoid medical manipulations under medical anesthesia.

In case of unusual symptoms, you should immediately consult a doctor. Self-medication for any concomitant infectious and chronic diseases is also not recommended.

Many drugs have a teratogenic effect on the fetus, so all medications that are acceptable for use should be prescribed by specialists.

You should visit a gynecologist on time, undergo all the necessary examinations, including laboratory ones: complete blood count, hCG at the 8th week of pregnancy, blood for HIV and RV, urine and feces tests.

Compliance with all recommendations minimizes the risk of complications in the fetus. It is also possible to prevent the pathological conditions of the child the earlier, the earlier the woman registers for pregnancy. Taking action as soon as possible to eliminate adverse factors will ensure the most favorable outcome.

Probable pathological conditions of a pregnant woman and methods of elimination

Custom Selections

1. Normal discharge at the 8th week of pregnancy - moderate, light shades and with a sour smell. An increase in the amount, a change in color and the appearance of an unpleasant odor signal pathological processes in the body of a pregnant woman;
2. Alarm signals are itching and burning, impurities of mucus or pus, painful discharge. In such cases, a woman should immediately seek help from a medical institution. Delay can be dangerous to the health of the woman and the fetus;
3. Brown discharge at the 8th week of pregnancy may indicate the onset of detachment of the fetal egg. And if pulling pains in the lower abdomen, weakness and dizziness join, then the threat of miscarriage becomes quite real; Read the current article: pulls the lower abdomen during pregnancy >>>
4. Sex at the 8th week of pregnancy is prohibited in the presence of pathological discharge and the threat of interruption. You should talk more specifically with your gynecologist about the subtleties and nuances of sexual intimacy in the second month.

Temperature at 8 weeks pregnant

A pregnant woman's temperature of 37º or slightly higher is not a deviation from the norm. A woman's metabolic processes are intensifying, which results in an increase in temperature to subfebrile figures.

Important! Some infectious and viral diseases occur with a temperature of 37 - 38º. Timely tests will help to recognize or exclude the presence of a pathology.

If suddenly the temperature rises to 38º, then you should consult a doctor. The high temperature of the fetus and its environment can lead to serious disorders. It is strictly forbidden to bring down the temperature on your own. Many antipyretics contain aspirin, which can cause bleeding and, as a result, lead to spontaneous miscarriage.

Do not forget that many medicinal herbs have an abortive effect. Therefore, the methods of traditional medicine should not be resorted to.

Stomach pain at 8 weeks pregnant

Physiological pains that do not pose a danger to either the woman or the fetus were discussed above. But there are also pathological conditions that require medical intervention.

For example, colic and spasms indicate indigestion. And if the stomach pulls strongly at the 8th week of pregnancy, aching and cramping pains join, then we can assume that the uterus comes into tone. It is dangerous at any time. A woman needs to be more attentive to the appearance of new sensations, and, so to speak, listen to her body.

Colds in the second month of pregnancy

At this time, there is an active formation of the fetus and the laying of internal organs. Colds of a woman pose a certain danger to the child. But the consequence of infectious diseases and hypothermia of the body is not a rare phenomenon.

The immune system of a pregnant woman is significantly weakened, so her body is susceptible to attack by viruses.

Know! If you get rid of a runny nose, cough and sore throat under the supervision of a specialist, and even better in a hospital, then the threat to the fetus is minimized. Remember, a cold is not a sentence.

The conditional milestone for a woman “in position” is the 8th week of pregnancy

• A photo of the fetus taken at the first ultrasound examination will be a reminder of the upcoming motherhood. Future parents tell relatives and friends of the family the good news, pleasant chores begin to arrange the children's room and prepare the baby's wardrobe;
• The fetus at the 8th week of pregnancy is very vulnerable. The outcome of all nine months of waiting directly depends on the quality of the course of the first trimester of pregnancy;
• A favorable psychological environment and the right way of life for a woman is the key to the birth of a strong and healthy child.

Features of sexual life in the first trimester of pregnancy

1. Sex during pregnancy is a constant topic of controversy. Previously, it was believed that sexual activity should be excluded during this period. Now the opinions of gynecologists differ. In any case, you must rely on your own feelings. After all, who, if not the future mother herself, can know what is dangerous for her child;
2. There are norms that all couples must comply with when making love while waiting for the baby. A pregnant girl should not experience the slightest discomfort during sex. Therefore, you need to carefully approach the choice of position;
3. The position when the girl lies on her back is excluded even for short periods. This can lead to squeezing of the vein responsible for supplying oxygen to the baby. In this case, hypoxia occurs, which adversely affects the development of the fetus. Read more about this in the article on fetal hypoxia during pregnancy >>>;
4. For the period of pregnancy, you will have to forget about all experiments in sexual life. All actions of partners should be completely deliberate, calm, exclude physical activity for a woman;
5. Sudden movements in the early stages can cause miscarriage, and at the end of pregnancy lead to premature birth. There are indicators that indicate that it is better for a girl in a position to give up sex.

• the threat of termination of pregnancy;
• infectious processes in the body of a woman;
• water leakage;
• multiple pregnancy.

If one of the above factors takes place, then sex is allowed only after consultation with an obstetrician-gynecologist. This will help to avoid many unpleasant consequences.

From a psychological point of view, sex has only a positive effect on a pregnant girl. This gives an awareness of unity with a loved one. A woman feels peace and tranquility from the fact that she is desired by her man in any position. And where better can a man show his pregnant wife sexual desire and affection than in a marital bed.

According to the physiological aspects, intimacy makes it possible to maintain a normal hormonal background. Gynecologists have also proven that a constant sex life has a positive effect during childbirth. The perineum in this case is less prone to tearing. In addition, since ancient times, obstetricians have advised sex as the best remedy for post-term pregnancy. The hormones contained in semen are a good catalyst for the onset of labor.

Pregnancy is just a state of the body, but by no means a pathology or disease. Therefore, do not deny yourself sex during this period. It is enough to follow the safety standards and recommendations of your doctor.