1. 8 week Doctor’s Visit

2. 7 weeks  Baby is about 0.3 inches and 1/30 of an ounce (less than a breath mint)  Heart is pumping and blood cells are created  Limb Bones, brain and major organs, bladder, tongue, and esophagus are forming  Baby is active – swimming and kicking inside amniotic sac

3. 8 weeks  Baby has a face!!!  Limbs are getting longer and elbows and knees appear  Fingers and toes are formed but webbed  Baby is 0.4 inches long  Brain is getting more complex  Reflexes are starting to develop

4. How are you feeling?  Breast tenderness and fullness  Heartburn  Morning Sickness  Headaches  Constipation  Fatigue  Frequent Urination  Increase acne due to changing hormones

5. Doctor’s Visit  Longest Appointment  Health and Family History  Urine Test (pregnancy hormone, protein, blood and infection)  Blood Test (iron levels, Rh factor and immunities)  Blood Pressure  Pelvic Exam

6. Reminders  Do not change cat litter – toxoplasmosis can cause genetic defects  Watch caffeine intake  Increase calcium intake  Rest as much as possible