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Week 8 Pregnant

Your baby this week

Your baby is the size of a raspberry

Your baby this week

  • Fingers and toes begin to separate
  • All essential organs are present in early form
  • Baby starts to make small movements

How you might feel

Bloating

Slow digestion = gas. Eat slowly, skip fizzy drinks.

Mood swings

Hormonal. Rest, salah, speak to a loved one.

Mild cramping

Normal growth; call your doctor if sharp or one-sided.

What to do this week

  • First scan may be offered
  • Register with your healthcare provider
  • Note the due date you’ll be given

Islamic guidance for week 8

A dua and a reflection

رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِن لَّدُنكَ ذُرِّيَّةً طَيِّبَةً إِنَّكَ سَمِيعُ الدُّعَاءِ

Rabbi hab li min ladunka dhurriyyatan tayyibah, innaka sami‘u‑du‘a.

My Lord, grant me from Yourself a pure offspring. Indeed, You are the Hearer of supplication.

Qur’an 3:38

Nausea is not a sign of weakness; it is a sign of the body working hard for new life.

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Content is for general information based on WHO and international clinical guidance. Always consult your doctor or healthcare provider. See all pregnancy symptoms.