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9 Apr 2024

Your body at 6 weeks of pregnancy

Your Body At 6 Weeks
You've found out that you're pregnant!

Congratulations, mom-to-be.

Are you ready for the wild ride of pregnancy? Your body is about to go through some really amazing changes!
Juliette Seblon
Midwife for 8+ years
Symptoms of the week
Fatigue

Breasts changes

Cravings

Bloating

Fatigue: Experienced by a significant majority due to metabolic demands.

Breast changes: Notable in a large portion of pregnant individuals, indicative of early preparatory changes for lactation.

Cravings and Bloating: Reported occasionally, reflecting hormonal influences on appetite and digestive processes.
Your body is gearing up for significant changes. Hormones may bring about morning sickness, and you might notice increased fatigue.
Juliette, Midwife for 8+ years
Is it normal?
Hormonal Adjustments: Estrogen and progesterone are pivotal in breast preparation for lactation.

Fatigue: A prevalent symptom, intensified by the upsurge in blood volume necessary for fetal development. Excessive fatigue warrants medical consultation.

Weight Considerations: Initial trimester weight gain is minimal, with 1-2 pounds being the norm. Substantial weight gain is expected in later trimesters.

Urinary Frequency: Augmented by hCG, this symptom is typical due to enhanced pelvic circulation, resulting in heightened bladder awareness.
Top Asked Questions
Top 5 questions answered
Is it normal to feel cramps?

Light cramping is common during early pregnancy, but it is important to mention it to a doctor to rule out any potential problems.

Should I start taking prenatal vitamins?

It’s recommended to start taking prenatal vitamins before conception and during pregnancy to support the health of the developing fetus.

When will I have my first prenatal appointment?

Timing of the 1st prenatal appointment varies, but it is usually around 8-12 weeks into the pregnancy.

What kind of exercise is safe?

Low-impact exercises such as walking, swimming, and prenatal yoga are safe during early pregnancy.

How to prepare for my 1st prenatal appointment?

Start logging your symptoms, make a list of questions and be prepared with your family medical history.

Take care of yourself
  1. Cramping Normalcy: Mild cramping is common, attributed to uterine adjustments.
  1. Prenatal Vitamins: Initiating prenatal vitamin intake is advisable for fetal nutrient support.
  1. First Prenatal Visit Timing: Scheduling should ideally occur within the first eight weeks for initial assessment.
  1. Safe Exercise Modalities: Light to moderate activities, such as walking or prenatal yoga, are recommended.
  1. Preparing for the First Prenatal Appointment: Compile a health history and list of questions or concerns.
Teaser for next week
Advancing into the seventh week, expect the persistence of bloating along with potential onset of lower abdominal and back discomfort. 
These symptoms, while potentially disconcerting, are typical and manageable with informed self-care practices.
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Lizzie Smurlo
7 Jan 2024

Does anybody at the middle of week 6 stop getting nauseous? I’m still on 6W and now 6 days and I’m not feeling nauseous anymore I’m getting worried #nervousmom #nonauseous

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Kinng's 👑 Mommy 💙🧸
Normal my nauseous stopped at 10 weeks and they never came back ! And I have a healthy 4month old boy now !
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Lizzie Smurlo
Oh ok yea for some reason I’m at 6w6d and I’m not feeling any nausea but my breast still feel tender and they hurt
27 Mar 2024

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Krystles
28 Dec 2023

6w and 4 day heartbeat is 141 to 178 what do ya think I’m having based on baby bean heartbeat #babybean

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Elizabeth
Girl the wives tale is over 140 girl under a boy. B
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Nisha
That what I’m having a boy. Around that time 6 or 7 weeks his heart rate was 175. I stop looking at them old wives tales. Cause I just knew from what they was saying it was a girl. I even did the baking soda and pee. That came out as girl. But every appointment I went to he let hisself be known he a boy 🤣🤣🤣🤣
27 Mar 2024

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Bianca
20 Oct 2023

Just had my first US, they are measuring baby at about 6w 1d +\- 4 days.. little scared they measured heartbeat about 85 bmp( in correlation with mine). Ugh that sounds low and I’m worried

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Arnetia
When do you get to do back to check on your baby again,? I'm praying that you'll recieve good news by faith!!🙏🏿🙏🏿
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Bianca
Thank you! The Dr is reviewing my results, I’m not sure when I go back in for another US but since so low I’m assuming another week they will want to recheck it and go from there.
27 Mar 2024

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Gianna
21 May 2023

Hi everyone! So I had my first ultrasound yesterday at 6.6w...the heart rate was 125. Is that low???

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Kelsey
No, that’s great. ✨ Blessings to you and baby ❤️
27 Mar 2024

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Gianna
thank you girl....I've been sitting here overthinking and crying wondering why I didn't ask the dr more! She also mentioned something about blood in my uterus so now I'm just a hot mess....I appreciate you momma xoxo
27 Mar 2024

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Jermarie
7 May 2023

It is normal to feel so tired at 6w & 4D and have so much lower back pain? It’s my first born, I’m always reading and searching. But i haven’t had nauseas or dizziness.😔

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it’s normal , i didn’t get nausea until 8 weeks . some don’t get it at all , take is as a gift - you don’t wish to experience that ! 😩 it doesn’t mean anything if you don’t throw up , everyone is different . though , most people do experience dizziness & hot flashes a little later into pregnancy . mine was around the second trimester .
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Marlena
I don't get breast pain yet🤷‍♀️
27 Mar 2024

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Madison
2 Mar 2023

Does anyone else just not feel pregnant at all? I have sore boobs, & maybe a little fatigued. 6w 6D. I know I shouldn’t complain that I still feel good, but it makes ya wonder.

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Ash
I didn’t feel anything till i hit 7 weeks , morning sickness hit me outta no where & i was super tired
27 Mar 2024

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Jleigh
Same 6W 5D and just very sore boobs very tired and eat a lot
27 Mar 2024

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Kara
4 Feb 2023

My hcg at 5w 5d was 13823 at approximately 1030a, at 6w it was 21987 at 945a. Please tell me my baby is okay. History of miscarriages and I dont think I'd be able to deal with another one.

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Brogan
I am 7 weeks and 1 day and just got my hcg levels checked for 3 days because of my history as well, they had me get an ultrasound after my 3 one and everything looks great. My numbers started around 17,000 and rose to over 25,000. I know it’s hard but try not to think of the worst until they tell you otherwise 💕 I wish you and pregnancy the best ❤️
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Jessica
Once hcg reaches levels over 6,000, it can take more than 96 hours to double…your levels look really good hun.
27 Mar 2024

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Kyllee
19 Jan 2023

No heartbeat at 6w yet, is this normal… the er telling me either it’s too early or there’s a fetal demise they don’t know 😒

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Ashley
Cardiac function is just starting develop. And the doctors don’t start listening to heartbeat with a Doppler until about 10-12 weeks. Give it time, baby is doing their best 😊
27 Mar 2024

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Kyllee
I just am worried because I was bleeding a bit this morning, and now they’re saying they don’t know, it’s scaring me🥺🥺
27 Mar 2024

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Hillary
6 Dec 2022

I'm 6w and my "morning" sickness is awful. Holding food down feels like history haha. What can you guys keep down?

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Blocked user
My first trimester I stayed beyond sick every day all day I couldn’t even eat crackers ended up having to get iv fluid at one point. Things I suggest is the pressure point bands on your wrist and my doctor told me until I could keep stuff down to just eat what I craved . Also talk to your doctor and see if u can take unisom idk how early u can take it but it helps
27 Mar 2024

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Blocked user
Mine didn’t hit till right before I turned 6 weeks , wish u luck hopefully u won’t experience it!
27 Mar 2024

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Cheyenne
26 Nov 2022

Omg the heartburn is ridiculous! And I’m only 6w I had real bad heartburn with me son to.

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Meka
Tums deff helps
27 Mar 2024

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