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Pregnancy Week 6
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A critical time in the baby’s development.

Your Baby

This is a very critical time in the baby’s growth.  The brain and intestines grow.  At this stage the intestines are outside the baby’s body and inside the umbilical chord! They will move into the body around the eighth week.  The arms and legs continue to mature and the lenses of the eyes are formed.  The pancreas is now able to process digestive enzymes.

 

Changes in your Body

You may have slightly gained or lost weight at this point.  Hormonal changes in the body affect appetite and your morning sickness plays a role in the weight change as well.  If you did not experience a change in weight, this is normal as well.  For a Dietary Guide and more information visit  Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Contact your caregiver immediately if you experience bleeding, cramping or a discharge that is gray or pink in color.  If you do experience any of these symptoms, do not panic.  Many women experience bleeding during pregnancy and end up having healthy babies.


Further reading

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written by keeginly hensen, February 03, 2008
My water just broke and no one is here!!!!
:)
written by Jessica Birk, February 12, 2008
I FOUND OUT TODAY I WAS 6 WEEKS PREGNANT!
6 weeks
written by SamanthaA, February 12, 2008
I'm 6 weeks tomorrow & morning sickness sucks!!!! lol
6 weeks
written by Cathea S., February 12, 2008
I just found out I was 6 weeks yesterday! I have all day sickness. Can't wait til this part is over! Congrats Jessica and Samantha!
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written by debby, February 18, 2008
i found out on feb.11th i was 4 weeks and 5 days
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written by Dana A., March 06, 2008
I Just foud out two days ago. I'm 6 weeks and I'm sick all day. Certain smells really get to me.
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written by AmandaM, March 22, 2008
Had an ultrasound yesterday and I am 6 weeks 4 days! The little heart was beating strong. I have evening sickness...its a great excuse for not having to cook dinner :)
when will i get an ultra sound?
written by Kassi, May 08, 2008
my last period wasnt a full period i spotted for like 2 or 3 days ive taken 2 home pregnancy tests both were positive and so im going to the doctor monday but they just want to give me another pregnancy test i want an ultra sound what should i do? should i tell them? will they give me one?
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written by ashley , June 16, 2008
I just found out I was 6 weeks, but have been partying on the weekends, i drank 3 times in that 6 weeks for special occasions and am really worried? should i be really scared?
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written by britney pate, June 18, 2008
im am having light cramping at six weeks has anybody else experienced this?
Cramping and pressure
written by Andrea Finch, July 06, 2008
I'm six weeks today. When i heard of pregnancy before i had no idea i would feel everything. My stomach hurts all the time. Sometimes its a dull pain other times its alot of pressure.
Cramping
written by Ayla Shaleen, July 18, 2008
Well, I'm 5 weeks and three days along, and all I've experianced so far is a little bit of mild cramping. I'm excited!!!!
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written by Rhiannon, August 02, 2008
Well i found out on Wednesday that i am 5 weeks along so this Wednesday i will be 6 weeks i haven't really experienced anything so much as yet only mild cramping but i was told to expect that i am really excited but scared at that same time as this baby will be my first child how should i be feeling at this point??? CONGRATULATIONS to everyone...
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written by Jocelyn Flinchum, August 09, 2008
I`m 6 weeks and i feal great!!!! Sort of
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written by Kirsty, October 16, 2008
I'm 6 weeks pregnant and have very bad afternoon/evening sickness but it is worth it and I thank God everyday for blessing me. Congrats to everyone:)
almost end of 5 weeks!
written by Ashley, October 23, 2008
Next week I'll be 6 weeks. My first pregnancy. My morning sickness isn't that bad. Hopefully I won't have it bad. But been going to the bathroom a lot. To everyone who is new like me, good luck!
6 weeks and four days with cramping and pressure
written by Tiffany C., December 01, 2008
This is my third pregnancy and it's nothing like the others. I have been cramping and full of pressure. I'm bleeding a bit also. I went to the ER yesterday and they said I could be threatening a miscarriage. The babies heart beat was heard but it's possible it's to early to really hear a strong one. I have two boys already and hoping this is a girl. I'm really nervous about this pregnancy. Can anyone give me any insight?
5 and 1/2 weeks
written by jerra nash, December 04, 2008
i found out when i was 4 weeks and 5 days which wasnt but only 4 days ago and i am cramping alot and waking up in the middle of the night with morning sickness i have learned that i can't eat anything with ketchup on it or anything spicey my favorite foods at this time are ranch chip dip without the chips lol and i love to eat lemon icebox pie. the cramping feels like a period cramp kind of other then its not on just that one side it switches from that one side all the way down and it isn't as strong as my period cramps even though i am only 16 i am happy to be becoming a mother and congrats to everyone else who is having a baby
5 weeks gone
written by jody gibbs, January 02, 2009
Congrats to all the expecting mummys..
This is my second pregnancy. I sadly lost my first 4 years ago and i was 18 weeks pregnant..
Since then my partner and I have been trying to concieve..
This pregnancy is going great apart from a little cramping on one side, no sickness as yet.. and my bump is showing alot...Im thinking i have more than one in there LoL..
Good luck everyone

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