6 WEEKS PREGNANT

At six week, you have raging hormones that could make you feel emotional and it’s understandable to feel downright miserable, nervous and uncertain.
Your Growing Baby:
At 6 weeks pregnant, baby is the size of a sweet pea. The average embryo at week six is about 25 inches and this size will double by next week.
The heart begins to pump blood, and the neural tube that will become the spine closes. This is why it’s important to take folic acid early.
The embryo takes on a C-shape; arm and leg buds begin to form; and the skin is translucent. Length: about 1/4 inch. It may interest you to know that the heart will beat 54 million times before birth!

6 WEEKS PREGNANT SYMPTOMS
Because it’s still early in your pregnancy, you may not yet be experiencing symptom. At 6 weeks, some women are terribly nauseous, while others feel almost nothing. These are the most common 6 weeks pregnant symptoms:

Fatigue. You’re pretty always feeling drained because your body is still getting used to your changing hormones. Get extra rest if you’re feeling wiped out.
Sore breasts. Your boobs are likely sore thanks to increased blood flow. Can you believe your body is already starting to prep to breastfeed your baby? Yep, even at just six weeks!
Nausea. The thing is morning sickness doesn’t just happen in the morning. It can be an all-day affair. And moms-to-be who are six weeks pregnant with twins might have even more severe nausea. It’s a good idea to find foods that help settle your stomach and to keep them on hand for regular snacking, since having an empty stomach can trigger bouts of nausea.
Frequent urination. If you find yourself having to pee more than usual, it’s because the pregnancy hormonal hCG is directing extra blood flow to the pelvic area. A trip to the bathroom more often is normal, but if you have painful urination or have the urge to go but are unable to, tell your doctor right away. Those are signs of a UTI, which you’re at higher risk for starting at week 6 of pregnancy.
Gas and bloating. The pregnancy hormone progesterone can cause these tummy troubles. Drink lots of water and eat fiber-rich foods to avoid constipation which contributes to bloating.
Mood swings. You could get cranky and emotional because of the hormones. Fatigue and fluctuations in blood sugar can contribute too, so get extra rest and regularly eat healthy meals and snacks to keep your mood (at least sort of) in check.
Cramping and spotting. This is normal at 6 weeks pregnant and any time in early pregnancy. We know these symptoms can make you worry about problems like ectopic pregnancy at 6 weeks and other types of miscarriage. Know that if any abdominal pain is severe or if bleeding becomes heavy like a period, then you should call the doctor.

6 WEEKS PREGNANT BELLY
Though it’s common to be bloated at 6 weeks pregnant, you likely don’t look pregnant at all. Inside your six weeks pregnant belly, your rapidly growing pea-sized embryo will soon occupy it’s territory. So, if you’re not ready to share your news with the world, you can enjoy your little secret for a little longer. Be sure to know that if you’re 6 weeks pregnant with twins, belly expansion will happen a little sooner than it will for other moms-to-be.

6 WEEKS PREGNANT ULTRASOUND

You’re probably wondering what’s going on inside your 6-week pregnant belly. Well, many of the crucial areas of baby development have already started. Baby’s circulating blood with an increasingly sophisticated circulatory system. Baby might even be wiggling his or her paddle-like hands and feet. Your 6-week embryo is about to get cuter too, since he or she is starting to sprout a nose, eyes, ears, chin, and cheeks. The doctor might be able to see a fetal pole or fetal heartbeat, a clear sign that you’ve got an embryo developing in there. However, if the doctor doesn’t see a fetal pole or heartbeat, don’t panic because you might not be as far along as you thought. The doctor will probably ask you to come back in a few days or a week for another ultrasound.
If you are six weeks pregnant with twins, you’ll be able to see two distinct gestational sacs on the ultrasound.

While you wait for your doctor’s appointment, you probably have a million questions on your mind. Write them down so you have them ready to ask your OB at your first prenatal visit. Until then, we hope we’ve answered and can continue to answer all the question’s racing through your mind.

PREGNANCY TO-DO LIST AT 6 WEEKS PREGNANT
Eat balanced diet
Prepare for your first prenatal appointment
Get enough rest

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