Week 6
First TrimesterWhat happens to me?
During the first three or four months of pregnancy, you may experience nausea and vomiting. This is called morning sickness, although it can happen at any time of the day or night. Certain foods and smells might set it off without a moment’s notice. You may be feeling miserably sick, but don’t worry! Morning sickness is perfectly normal. It is your body’s way of adjusting to the hormones released during pregnancy. Your doctor can suggest some ways to minimize your symptoms. One of the best is to eat small, frequent meals, including one right before bed, one during the night if you get up to use the bathroom, and one about 30 minutes before you get out of bed in the morning. Ask your doctor to prescribe medication if the morning sickness becomes too excessive.
Your breasts may tingle, feel heavy, the areola (dark nipple portion) may become darker.
Avoid changing cat litter, because there is a risk of getting an illness (flu-like symptoms) called toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis can cause genetic defects in the baby. You do not have to get rid of the cat, just ask someone else to change the litter while you are pregnant. How much will I be showing?
You may not be showing at this point, but you may gain a few pounds. You may actually even lose a little weight, due to the morning sickness. What happens to baby?
By the end of this week the larynx (voice box) starts to form, as well as the inner ear. The heart is developing further, and blood circulation is well established. Upper and lower limb buds will appear this week and the beginnings of the liver, pancreas, lungs, and stomach are evident.
You may not look pregnant at this point, but your embryo's heart, no bigger than a poppy seed, has already begun to beat and pump blood. The heart is dividing into chambers, and will find a more regular rhythm soon.
Major organs, including the kidneys and liver, begin to grow. The neural tube, which connects the brain and spinal cord, will close this week. The embryo's upper and lower limb buds begin to sprout and will form the baby's arms and legs. The intestines are developing and the appendix is in place.
Below the opening that will later form the mouth, small folds exist where the neck and the lower jaw eventually develop. As early as this week, facial features are already forming. Nostrils are becoming distinct, and the earliest versions of the eyes’ retinas are forming.
How big is the baby?
The baby will measure about 2mm-4mm and undergoes a growth spurt this week. Tip of the Week
Eat more small meals regularly instead of fewer larger ones to keep your stomach from being overfull! Want to figure out your due date? Click Here
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