6 Weeks Pregnant

Being pregnant means every day is another day closer to meeting the other love of my life.

– Unknown

Since pregnancy is so new to you at week six, it is normal to feel emotional. These pregnancy hormones will give you some early pregnancy symptoms like mood swings, and there will be times when you will feel downright miserable. A little unsure and mostly pretty sleepy all the time. But all this is due to the fact that your body is developing a baby in your body. So, it is okay to feel sleepy all the time.

What to Expect in the Sixth Week?

The Size of The Baby in the Sixth Week

Right now, in the sixth week of your pregnancy, your little one is the size of a sweet pea. Generally, at this stage, a typical embryo is about 0.25 inches long, and it will double in size in the following week.

The Monthly Equivalent for the Sixth Week of Pregnancy

Keep in mind that doctors usually refer to your pregnancy progress by weeks rather than months. However, if you are thinking of how far along you are in months, you are in the second month of your pregnancy. And if you actually just found out you were pregnant a week or two ago (or even less), you are one month and two weeks pregnant. This is because the doctors determine pregnancy from the first day after the last menstrual cycle. You must have most likely conceived in the second or third week, depending on the duration of your menstrual cycle, and did not realize you were pregnant until your period stopped around the fifth week of your pregnancy.

Symptoms

Since it is just the sixth week of your pregnancy, you may not be feeling any signs yet—at this moment, some people are very nauseous, and others hardly experience anything. Both are natural in the sixth week of your pregnancy, but the following are the most common symptoms women dace at this stage:

• Constant Fatigue: Being tired is one of the most common symptoms as well as indicators of pregnancy. Since your body is still adapting to your shifting hormones, you are tired. If you are exhausted, get some extra rest.
• Nausea: Morning sickness and nausea will be triggered as soon as you smell something remotely unpleasant or strong. Moms-to-be who are in the sixth week of their pregnancy with twins can have even worse nausea. Since having an empty stomach will induce episodes of nausea, it is a smart idea to find foods that help calm your stomach and have them on hand for daily snacking. Also, you can try Vitamin B6, ginger tablets, nausea-relieving lozenges or lollipops, and acupressure wristbands to relieve nausea.
• Sensitive Breasts:

Because of the increased blood pressure, your breasts are most definitely sore. You might have noticed that your breasts are unusually tender and sore and that your areolas might have started darkening. This is because your body will start preparing to make milk for the baby.

• Frequent urination. The pregnancy hormone hCG is pushing extra blood flow to the pelvic region, which may lead you to pee more often than normal. It is natural to go to the toilet more often; however, if you have painful urination or the urge to go but cannot pee, see the doctor right away. Those are symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI), which you are most likely to get after the sixth week of your pregnancy.
• Gas and bloating.These stomach problems may be caused by the pregnancy hormone progesterone. To prevent constipation, which leads to bloating, drink plenty of water and eat fiber-rich foods.
• Mood swings. Hormones are to blame for irritability and emotional outbursts. Fatigue and blood sugar levels can also play a role, so get plenty of rest and eat nutritious foods and snacks on a daily basis to keep your hormonal mood swings at bay.
• Cramping and spotting. Cramping and bleeding are normal in the sixth week of your pregnancy and at any point during the first trimester. These signs can cause you to be concerned about ectopic pregnancy in the sixth week of your pregnancy and about other forms of miscarriage. Keep in mind that if you have extreme stomach pain more painful than your menstrual cramps or if the bleeding gets intense like a period, you must see a doctor.

In the sixth week of your pregnancy, the reality will be beginning to set in. You could be anxious, nervous, or totally overwhelmed by the prospect of carrying a baby for the next 34 weeks. These emotions are natural, and you may find yourself shifting from one emotion to the next, which is also normal. Expect things to feel different because they are as you are carrying a baby, and there are a lot of changes that are taking place in your body, and regardless of whether you feel physically different, it is reasonable to feel however you feel.

Changes in Your Body in the Sixth Week

Though being bloated in the sixth week of your pregnancy is normal, you most likely do not look pregnant quite yet. You are quickly developing a pea-sized embryo within your six weeks pregnant belly, and the embryo will soon fill up more space in your belly. So, if you are not ready to share the news with the rest of the world, it is okay to keep it to yourself for a little while longer. Of course, if you are six weeks pregnant with twins, your uterus will stretch a bit more than that of a woman carrying a single child.

Since in the sixth week of your pregnancy, your baby bump is not much of a bump yet, you will be the only one who sees any differences. However, because you are obviously beginning to feel some cramping and bloating, your stomach might feel a little bigger than normal. If your trousers are too tight or awkward, now is the time to include some clothes with stretch-able waistbands to give your tummy some breathing space. It does not really matter if your belly is expanding is due to your developing baby or simply gas, as long as you are as comfortable as possible.

Medical Care in the Sixth Week of Pregnancy

Ultrasound

If you informed your doctor that you are in the sixth week of your pregnancy, they might have asked you to come in for your first prenatal appointment straight away, but they are more likely to have advised you to wait a few weeks. In fact, the first prenatal appointment is usually about in the eighth or ninth week of your pregnancy. So, unless you have a high-risk pregnancy, you will be unable to have a 6-week ultrasound.

And if you are still curious about what is going on inside your six-week pregnant belly, these things are taking place:

• Many important aspects of a baby’s growth have already begun. The baby’s circulatory system is becoming increasingly complex.
• Baby can also move their paddle-like hands and feet.
• Your 6-week embryo will start developing facial features when it begins to grow a nose, eyes, ears, jaw, and cheeks.
• If you had a 6-week ultrasound, the doctor might have been able to see a fetal pole or fetal heartbeat, which is clear evidence that you have a little child growing inside you.

If the doctor does not see a fetal pole or a heartbeat, do not worry; your pregnancy might not be as far along as you think. The doctor will most likely request that you return in a few days or a week for another ultrasound.

And, yes, if you are in the sixth week of your pregnancy with twins, the ultrasound would most likely show two separate gestational sacs or yolk sacs.

You might have a lot of questions and concerns as you wait for your doctor’s appointment. Create a list of them so you can ask your OB at your first prenatal appointment.

Growth of Your Baby in The Sixth Week of Pregnancy

Your 6-week-old embryo is beginning to resemble a baby. Although right now it is a curled-up little pea-size body and only has a little tail, it is growing and developing quickly. The baby now has an optic ventricle, which will become the pupils, as well as a small heart that is divided into four chambers and will begin to pound this week. Also, it has limb buds that will grow into the chubby arms and legs. Along with this, the baby’s facial features are also developing.

Suggestions to Follow During the Sixth Week of Pregnancy

• Get ready for your first prenatal doctor’s appointment.

You will have a couple of questions at your first appointment, so prepare a list of them before you meet with your doctor. When you get closer to your first pregnancy check-up, keep a list of your symptoms, family history, and any questions.

• Be careful.

Baby is also in the early stages of developing all of their vital systems, so it is best to be cautious. Reduce your caffeine consumption, get more sleep, and stop any activity that can subject you to toxins or high temperatures. Hot tubs and saunas are completely out of the question. Instead, work on taking care of yourself.

• Do not try to control your pee.

Pregnant women are more likely to experience UTIs, so drink plenty of water and do not keep it anytime you need to pee. Needing to go frequently is common during pregnancy but feeling like you have to go all the time or feel burning or discomfort when you pee are symptoms of a UTI.

• Seek balance.

When you are tired and want to puke all the time, it isn’t easy to eat the best foods and exercise on a regular basis. You do not have to be perfect; just find balance. When you have the energy, go for a walk, or do some light yoga. Eat well while you can, but if all you can stomach is plain carbs, try rice cakes or popcorn for a little nutritious benefit.

To-Do List in Your Sixth Week of Pregnancy

• Prepare for your first prenatal visit.
• Make a list of all the foods that you need to eliminate from your diet while pregnant.
• Prepare your relationship with your partner for a baby.

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