2 Months Pregnant
A look at weeks 5 through 8
Month 2 (weeks 5–8) is when most pregnancies are first recognized. The heart begins to beat and the foundations of all major organs form.
Key changes this month
- Week 5: the neural tube closes — folic acid matters most now.
- Morning sickness typically begins, peaking around weeks 6–9.
- First prenatal visit is usually 6–8 weeks — ultrasound confirms gestational sac and heartbeat.
Weeks in this month
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Textbook averages. Individual variation is wide and this is not medical advice — confirm with your OB.