Pregnancy Week 6
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Inside Pregnancy Week 6
Baby’s head is really starting to take shape, with the jaw, nose including nostrils, and palate forming. The eyes are becoming more defined with the lenses appearing now. The brain continues to become more detailed and complex. Other organs taking shape include the kidneys and liver. The hands and feet have webbed structures that will become the fingers and toes eventually. The intestines are starting to grow, however they are not located inside the baby yet, but rather are growing inside the umbilical cord at this point. Your baby is now ½ inch long!
Symptoms You May Feel During Week 6
Some symptoms that might be making an appearance this week include heartburn. Ask your physician what you can take to relieve these bothersome side effects. Also try to eat frequent smaller meals. Overindulging will exacerbate heartburn. Also, try elevating your head and chest at night to avoid the symptoms.
Another regular side effect to expect this week is more breast tenderness. Also your areolas might be darkening, and the breasts may start swelling now.
One symptom that could be worsening is frequent urination. That’s because the enlarging uterus is pressing against the bladder. It is most problematic at night when you are awakened with the urge to go. Do not avoid drinking plenty of liquids in order to avoid having to visit the bathroom so often. Adequate hydration is essential for a healthy pregnancy. Later in pregnancy, the uterus will lift up into the abdomen and the necessity to go to the bathroom so often will lessen so hang in there! Often in early pregnancy, you can experience some light bleeding or spotting. Don’t panic, as this is often nothing to worry about. Your doctor will tell you when you should call, but if ever you are concerned about something you should go ahead and call your doctor to be sure. However, bleeding that is continuous or becomes heavier, and is accompanied by persistent cramping, or sharp pain indicates a real need to get to the doctor just to rule out a more serious problem.
Visit With the Obstetrician
Your first doctor’s appointment will be a longer one than normal. You will answer lots of questions about your personal and family medical history, including information about your menstrual cycles, previous pregnancies and any history of congenital or genetic conditions in the family. Your doctor will also talk to you about lifestyle issues, such as nutrition, exercise and any unhealthy habits like smoking. Be honest with your doctor about any concerns you may have.
Your physician will give you your due date at this visit, and a thorough physical. Your weight, height and blood pressure will be checked.
You will get a pelvic examination, and the doctor will check for symptoms of pregnancy, as well as any structural abnormalities, infections and will do a Pap smear.
You will also give a urine sample, as you will do most often at every visit from here on, to check for infection, sugar or protein.
You will probably also have blood work done to determine if you are Rh negative or positive. Your blood will also be checked for anemia, syphilis, Hepatitis B, HIV, and to check for exposure to rubella, measles, or mumps.
You will probably be given a prescription for prenatal vitamins at this visit, also. If you haven't already, be sure to take these vitamins every day.
Sometimes your doctor will want to do an early ultrasound to confirm the due date and look for any possible problems.
Preparing for Baby

Something you might want to consider starting now is a special journal to record the progression of your pregnancy. You can find a prepared journal, already for you to fill in
with details of your pregnancy journey, or you can just buy a nice attractive journal and
keep details of how you were feeling, record doctor appointments and special moments like when you first hear the heartbeat, or felt the baby move, or when you first saw the baby on the ultrasound screen. One journal we receommend is The Pregnancy Journal: A Day-to-Day Guide to a Healthy and Happy Pregnancy
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It will be a cherished possession someday to both you and your child. And keeping the journal up to date will help you to appreciate the progress you are making during the sometimes long days of waiting for your new little bundle.
Pregnancy Lifestyle
At your first appointment, you should discuss with your doctor your current fitness level and how you exercise. Find out how you should continue with your exercise regimen.
- Do you need to cut back or try a new exercise routine entirely?
- Is kickboxing OK?
- Should you curtail that weekly run at the park and make it a quick paced walk instead?
Related to exercise, discuss with your doctor your current diet and how you might enrich it for baby. Do you have a healthy BMI (Body Mass Index) now? How much weight does your doctor believe is appropriate for you? Don’t rely on prenatal vitamins to address all your nutritional needs.
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6 weeks and 2 days today.. had my first bleeeeeeh spell... good grief. hope this was the last ...
Hello.. the april 17th was my 1st u/s sac & yolk sac measured at 6w2d but no hb or fetal pole my hcg is 21,340 has anyone gone thru something like this? is it normal not to see a hb just yet? 1st time pregnant and super worried..
Hi i am six weeks ,after 14yrs with 2 misscarriges ,hoping this preganance will be ok an i will have my second child
I'm 6weeks pregnant im vrey scared iv got 2girls and 1 boy,
I am six weeks and have not had any ms at all. they say that i am one of the lucky ones.
Six weeks today with my 6th pregnancy feeling tired slot but excited for the most part
I am six weeks as of the 8th with my first child, did you have a lot of ms with all your children? i haven't had the pleasure to have ms. they say it will be a boy. what do you think?
Oh i have been having morning sickness through out the morning,afternoon and evening..literately all the time. i hope it subsides soon.
Currently 6 weeks and 1 day. it's my first baby, and i'm feeling very anxious. my first ultrasound isn't for two more weeks...i just want to see me little peanut already! good luck ladies and congrats to each and every one of you beautiful mommy's to be and babies in the making :)
Thursday at the doctors office i was told that i'm five weeks and 6 days pregnant they used the vaginal scan... my sac is 6.5cm no heartbeat i'm already a mother of two ten pound babies... my husband had a vasectomy 2 years ago... i'm confused about this whole thing did i miscarry???
I am in my sixth week and this is my first pregnancy. me and my fiance are very excited. all these feelings for me are new. some days i feel great with lots of energy, and some days i just want to sleep. i just want to enjoy this experience and prepare for a new chapter in my life.
Hope it goes well!
Hi i'm in my 6th week too a lot of nausea the midwife is going to see me in about 3 weeks which i think is late for my due date im usually seen very quick with my last 2 pregnancies but this time feel in the lurk hope everything is ok feeling scared had a miscarriage 6 years ago but had 2 successful ones after that with my beautiful daughters just a bit scared this time round it's been 3 years since i had my girl
Well is a little bit confused my son is 3 years old when i got pregnat with him the following month i didn't have a period so i went to the doctor and found out i was pregnant. ok in july 2012 i had a period at my regular time of the month for only three days. then had some spotting around the 16th that lasted for about 2-3 days (give or take) and wasnt at all very heavy, this is august 14th and have yet had my period am i pregnant? ive had some of the symptoms of pregnancy but isn't for sure if i haven't had my period by 8/20/12 i am going to see my pcp and have a test taken. but would like to know what anyone's thoughts are.
I am 6 weeks today. i have two kids from over ten yrs ago. this pregnancy is so different from the others. i've been cramping but no blood, my breasts arent so sore anymore but doctor said i shouldnt have anything to worry about. every pregnancy is different so keep your head up ladies and stay positive!
I am in my 6th week when we found out that i am pregnant> i had 2 miscarriages and god -willing this will be our first baby. take each situation as a different case, so stop thinking that this would be another lost. pray and follow what the doc tells you to do, research if you have doubts, keep and open mind and a strong heart =)
Im 6weeks on my 7th pregnancy but mc them all so hopein this 1 goes smoothly :)
First baby, 6 weeks 3days i miscarried about 4 years ago hadn't been pregnant again until now. i'm scared but excited too! sometimes i really don't know how to feel. i think i was actually about 6weeks when i miscarried; so that scary feeling is like a bad headache...
I am about 6 weeks and 2 days. i've had on/off cramping most days. it's not severe but it scares the daylights out of me. no bleeding so far. i don't get to see my doc until friday but it feels so far away and i just really want to make sure everything is going well. definitely not the way i thought my first pregnancy would go.
Same here
I am 6 weeks and 5 days. i have had two children 9 years ago and have in the last 18 months had 3 miscarrages. i had a tiny amount of blood colour in my urine last night and i am scared to death that this one is also going to end up as a miscarrage. i so dont want to loose another baby.
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I'm 6 weeks and 4 days pregnant with my 2nd child. my son is 8 years old and i am due 20 jan 2014. very excited and no morning sickness yet.
I am also due jan 20th with my second child! my first turned a year on 5/14, so they will be much closer than yours! congrats! and here's to capricorn babies! (maybe mine will be early and be here on my bday 1/10!) :) happy pregnancy! hope you have an easy one! ;)
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