163. Week Eight: Embracing Early Formations - Soulful Pregnancy

This week on Soulful Pregnancy, we reach Week 8, a transformative stage as your baby’s features become more distinct and you may feel more connected to this blossoming life. As you move through the early months of pregnancy, we’ll explore how to nurture yourself through the physical demands and celebrate the profound growth happening within. This episode focuses on honoring the sacred beginnings of this life journey and allowing yourself to bloom alongside your baby.

Mother’s Body Fact: By now, you might be noticing physical changes like fuller breasts or a slight rounding of your lower abdomen. Hormones are in full effect, which can bring intense emotions, vivid dreams, and a heightened sense of intuition. In Week 8 of pregnancy you may begin to notice changes in your sense of taste and smell, often referred to as "food aversions" or "cravings." This heightened sensitivity is due to increased levels of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which can lead to a metallic taste in your mouth or an aversion to certain smells and foods that you once enjoyed. This can be your body’s way of protecting both you and your developing baby, as it instinctively encourages you to seek out nutrient-rich foods while avoiding those that might not be beneficial during early pregnancy.

Baby’s Development Fact: At roughly the size of a raspberry (about 0.6 inches), your baby is now officially called a fetus. Tiny fingers, toes, and eyelids are beginning to form, and the heart is beating strongly at around 150-170 beats per minute. This week, brain development is highly active, and the spinal cord is growing, which will soon allow for tiny movements.

Question to Consider: As you feel the blossoming of new life within, how can you honor this growth by nurturing yourself—body, mind, and spirit—during this time of transformation?

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