If you're still finding it hard to believe that you're 2 months pregnant - believe it! You may have doubted the first positive pregnancy test result, but you can't doubt the others that came after. That teeny tiny life inside of you is real and there are few more exciting things in store during the 2 month pregnancy mark.
You may still be feeling quite ‘normal’ and not pregnant especially as there's no bump to see but this, is totally fine. It's always worth remembering that everyone's pregnancy journey is different and your body will handle it differently to someone else's. So whether your body is flooded with pregnancy symptoms or is dealing with the new job calmly and quietly, both are completely valid and normal.
How many weeks pregnant is 2 months?
At 2 months pregnant you could be anywhere between 5-8 weeks pregnant. You're also in your first trimester which lasts right up until week 12 of pregnancy.
2 months pregnant symptoms
Anxiety
You might be worried about how the pregnancy is progressing, or overwhelmed by thoughts of how a baby will change your life. Whatever is causing your anxiety, know that it comes with growing a baby. Those fears may drive you a bit mad in the beginning, but they’ll soon ease. So, what do you do? It's really important to talk about any feelings of anxiety in your pregnancy, because you definitely won't be the only person to have felt that way, and it's important to open up about it.
Morning sickness
According to the NHS, around 8 out of every 10 pregnant women feel sick (nausea), are sick (vomiting) or both during pregnancy. If you're going to experience these symptoms, they may start to appear around this time. One minute you’re fine, the next you’re violently retching. There’s nothing ladylike about pregnancy nausea and despite its name, it can happen at any point during the day or night. The NHS offers some advice that may help including suggest eating dry toast, eating small, regular meals, grazing and eating foods or drinks containing ginger.
Mood swings
It’s not your fault you're a bit, erm, snappy or teary. You’re growing a human and your hormones are all over the place. Pregnancy mood swings and can appear at any stage but are usually more common during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. If you think it will help, try and talk through your feelings with others.
Frequent urination
Sometimes, you might need to pee as soon as you’ve just HAD a pee during. This can be a bit of a pain during work meetings or at night. This is an indicator that hormonal changes are happening in your body.
Tiredness
A common pregnancy symptoms is total exhaustion. you may find yourself craving a little mid morning or afternoon nap which is fine; go with it as your body is working hard right now.
Food cravings and aversions
You might find yourself really fancying something you wouldn't normally eat, or even wanting to eat more of the same foods. You might also find yourself completely put off by the look, taste or smell of certain foods, including some of your favourites.
Sore or swollen breasts
They might feel a bit like they can sometimes do just before your period starts tender and larger, around this time. Combine this with nausea or feeling tired, and could be that sign you're looking for that you're pregnant.
Excess saliva
You may find that you have excessive saliva. That's right add that to your list of weird and wonderful things to note during early pregnancy. It all comes down to those pesky pregnancy hormones.
Baby development at 2 months pregnant
Heartbeat
If you had a scan, you might be able to see their tiny heart lightly beating at this stage.
Body
Your baby is still a small embryo, but their leg buds are growing and will start twitching but you won't feel anything...just yet. They'll also have little dimples on the side of the head where the ears will form, and thickenings where the eyes will be. Your baby's brain and spinal cord will also be starting to form. By the end of this month, your embryo will look more like a baby as that wriggly tadpole tail will almost be gone and your baby will be the size of a raspberry.
Nourishment
The amniotic fluid will be helping the embryo's digestive system and other important body parts to develop. The blastocyst will create part of the placenta, which will help deliver your nutrients to baby during the pregnancy.
Your body at 2 months pregnant
At 2 months pregnant, it's unlikely that your body will look different to before pregnancy but don't worry, your bump will soon be making an appearance between 12 and 16 weeks. As well as becoming sensitive and sore, if your boobs are threatening to give the game away, you may want to factor bra costs into your monthly outgoings from now on, there’s a chance you could grow up to three cup sizes before baby arrives so you investing in maternity bras can help you feel more comfortable. Now is the time to start considering buying some loose fitting maternity clothes as they next few weeks from now, your bump will start to get bigger and you may find, you can't fit into your skinny jeans.
Looking after yourself at 2 months pregnant
• Book your first midwife appointment
If you haven't already, you should contact your GP or a local midwife to arrange your 'booking in appointment' which should take place before you are 10 weeks pregnant. At your first of many prenatal check-ups, your midwife will ask you lots of questions to find out about what care you may need. They will also ask if they can measure your height and weight, measure your blood pressure and take a blood test. It's likely that you will be asked to give a urine sample that will be tested for glucose, protein, red and white blood cells, and bacteria.
• Boost your folic acid levels
As your baby is growing so fast during this period, now is the perfect time to start taking folic acid as it can help prevent defects in your baby's development. You can take it through supplements or naturally through food such as nuts and breakfast cereal high in folic acid. Look for one with at least 400 micrograms to take daily.
• Boost your fluid intake
Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water throughout the day.
What to avoid at 2 months pregnant?
Once you know you're pregnant, avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, eating raw or undercooked meat, shellfish, limit your caffeine intake, contact sports, hot tubs and saunas and heavy lifting.
Scans and appointments at 2 months pregnant
Usually performed between 10 - 14 weeks, will be your first ultrasound scan. During this very exciting appointment (which you'll get via a letter), you'll get a first glimpse of your little one and the sonographer will assess the early development in your womb and provide you with a rough due date.
About the author
Emily Gilbert is a Digital Writer for Mother&Baby and has written for the website and previously the magazine for six years. Specialising in product reviews, Emily is the first to know about all the exciting new releases in the parenting industry.