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PREGNANCY TIMELINE: WEEK 6
These first few weeks are among the most crucial for the baby's growth and development. This week, the baby's vital organs, including the kidneys and liver, are growing and the neural tube, which connects the brain and spinal cord, closes. The eyes are forming and limb buds can be seen. Your baby is about 0.08 to 0.16 inches long from crown-to-rump. If you have an ultrasound, you can see the baby's heartbeat.
You will begin having the real signs and symptoms of early pregnancy, including:
- Fatigue and tiredness - Be sure to take prenatal vitamins and get plenty of rest.
- Nausea (possibly with vomiting) and heartburn - See tips for alleviating morning sickness in Week 5.
- Food cravings - Give in to foods that are good for you. Find healthy substitutes for those that are bad.
- Breast tenderness
- Increase in the frequency of urination - Unfortunately, this will only increase as the baby grows.
- Emotional changes
- Weight gain - For both emotional changes and weight gain, exercise should help.
You may experience, some, all, or none of these early signs of pregnancy.
You should be scheduling your first doctor's appointment.
A Few Things to be Aware of During Your Pregnancy
The vast majority of pregnancies are normal and result in an uncomplicated delivery of a healthy baby. Yours will most likely be one of those. However, there are a few symptoms that may indicate a visit to your doctor would be advised. If You experience any of the following, give your doctor a call and discuss the situation:
- Vaginal bleeding or spotting
- Severe, persistent headaches
- Prolonged vomiting (over one to two days)
- Blurring of vision-spots before your eyes
- Fever over 100.4oF
- Sudden intense or continual abdominal pains
- Leakage of fluid from the vagina
- Swelling in your hands, feet, or ankles
- Burning on urination
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