WHAT TO EXPECT AT 6 WEEKS PREGNANT

Some of the first trimester symptoms can be overwhelming right? – With all of the tiredness, nausea, sore breast, headaches, constipation, and mood swings.  But you'll just have to hang on and look on the brighter side. Your bundle of joy will triple in size by the end of this week!

How Your Baby Is Growing

Your baby is having significant developments in this week. At 6 weeks pregnant, he’s about the size of a sweet pea and is 0.25inches long. Your baby’s mouth, nostrils, and ears are beginning to take shape now, and his presently oversized head has black spots in the places where his nose and eyes are going to emerge, and there is a little depression in the sides of his head where the ears will develop. His tiny heart is beginning to pump blood through his body, and it’s beating 110 times a minute (almost twice as fast as yours). Also taking shape are his pituitary gland, brain muscles, and bones.

Your Body at Week 6

Your body may not have changed on the outside, but you'll remember you are pregnant when you always go to the restroom to take a pee- luckily the constant urination will reduce when your uterus rises to your abdominal cavity in the second trimester.

Don’t be surprised if your mood keeps fluctuating when you are 6 weeks pregnant because it’s totally normal at this stage. These mood swings are partially caused by fluctuating hormones, and also because a significant life change is on your way.

Spotting or bleeding is also very common at this stage of pregnancy, it may occur in a healthy pregnancy, but this could also be a sign of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy- so you may need to consult your doctor.

You will also feel heart burns more frequently now because the muscle at the top of your stomach that usually prevents digestive juices from backing up is relaxed now. However, you can reduce the effect of heartburns by wearing not so tight bras and by eating your meals a little slower.

To-Do’s When You Are 6 Weeks Pregnant

Plan your first prenatal visit

This should top the list! At 6 weeks pregnant, this is a perfect time to make the first out of your many prenatal appointments with a doctor. Your doctor will have to conduct a thorough pelvic exam on you, as well as Pap smear and blood test- to determine your blood group, Rh factor, blood iron content, to check for STDs and more. He will also need to take your urine sample to check for glucose, protein, red and white blood cells.

Feel free to ask your doctor questions as regards your pregnancy, and always answer questions honestly- for the sake of your health and that of your baby. 

Eat Healthy

Now is the time to watch what you eat. Take foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals, also incorporate vitamin supplements into your meals.  You totally have to stop smoking at 6 weeks pregnant, and stop your alcohol consumption- you won’t want your baby to come out looking sickly.

Tip: Getting a lot of fresh air will do you lots of good! If you found this helpful, visit http://www.manyweekspregnant.com/6-weeks-pregnant/ for more information.