At 8 weeks pregnant, the baby (embryo) is approximately 1.5 centimeters (about 0.6 inches) long, roughly the size of a raspberry or a small fruit like a raspberry or a Himbeere (raspberry in German)
. The baby weighs around 1 gram (about 0.04 ounces) at this stage
. This period is marked by rapid growth, with the baby growing about 1 millimeter per day
. By this time, the baby’s arms, legs, fingers, and toes are forming and becoming more defined, and facial features such as the nose, lips, and eyelids are developing
. The embryo has also started to make spontaneous movements, although these are not yet felt by the mother
. In summary:
- Length: about 1.5 cm (0.6 inches)
- Weight: approximately 1 gram (0.04 ounces)
- Size comparison: about the size of a raspberry
- Development: major organs and limbs forming, facial features emerging, spontaneous movements beginning
