Now that you’re 2 months pregnant, let’s talk about how many tests you’ve peed on. Come on. How many? A lot right? It’s just so hard to believe that the teeny tiny life inside of you is real and there are few things more exciting than seeing that positive result.
Admittedly it’s not just excitement that has you constantly checking on that positive pregnancy test result. By now, you may be feeling quite ‘normal’ and not pregnant at all.
Everybody is different, but whether your body is flooded with pregnancy symptoms or is dealing with its new job calmly and quietly, as if nothing out of the ordinary is happening, it’s really really normal to feel anxious right now. Find out what else is going on with you and your baby in your second month of pregnancy.
2 months pregnant symptoms
Here are common symptoms you may be experiencing at this milestone:
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, just know that it is all part of growing a baby!
Those fears will 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
Not everyone has nausea and sickness but if you do it’s probably kicking in about now. There you are, staring out of the kitchen window, still half asleep, waiting for the kettle to boil and woah - before you’ve even had a chance to realise it, your body wants to expel half your insides. One minute you’re fine, the next you’re violently retching. There’s nothing ladylike about pregnancy nausea, but you just have to roll with it!
Mood swings
Wait, what happened? Did your other half say the wrong thing because you suddenly look really hacked off? It’s probably those month two mood swings...
It’s not your fault you're a bit, erm, snappy (or smug, depending on the day). You’re having a human and you’re all over the place.
Frequent urination
Sometimes, you might need to pee as soon as you’ve just HAD a pee. Having fun yet? It’s a good job you’re so glowy and gorgeous mama-to-be!
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.
Your baby's development at 2 months pregnant
At 2 months pregnant, your baby is starting form, from getting ready for major organs and blood starting to circulate. They're also living inside the amniotic sac.
Heartbeat
If you had a scan, you might be able to see their heat beating at this stage.
Body
Your baby is still a small embryo, but their leg buds are growing. They'll also have little dimples on the side of the head where the ears will form, and thickenings where the eyes will be.
Nourishment
The amniotic fluid will be helping the embryo's digestive system and other important body parts to develop.
What does my baby look like at 2 months pregnant?
Here's an illustrative look at what your baby will look like in the womb when you're 2 months pregnant. At the end of you being two months pregnant, your little one is around the size of a raspberry.
How far along am I at 2 months pregnant?
Currently in the middle of your first trimester, you are between 5 to 8 weeks pregnant.
Pregnant belly and body changes at 2 months
Bump
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.
Breast
As well as becoming sensitive and sore, you may have noticed that your boobs are threatening to give the game away as they bulge and strain trying desperately not to scream ‘I’m pregnant'. This is either good news, or bad depending on how you feel about them. You might 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.
2 months pregnant checklist
• Book your first midwife appointment
If you haven't already, you should look at contacting 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.
• Look forward to your dating scan
Usually performed between 10 weeks and 14 weeks, you are getting closer to attending your ultrasound scan! At this very exciting appointment (which you'll get via a letter), as well as having your very first glimpse of your little one, the sonographer will assess the early development in your womb and provide you with a rough due date.
• 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.
This article has been compiled using information, advice and guidance provided by the NHS.
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.