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At A Glance
Baby's head and limbs are forming
Your baby continues to develop rapidly this week. Many major body parts including your baby's head and limbs, are taking shape. Eyes, ear canals and a nose will form over a few weeks.
Frequent urination
Frequent urination is one of the symptoms of pregnancy, especially in the early stages. In the 6th week of pregnancy, the concentration of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the body increases, which accelerates the blood circulation near the pelvis. The effect is compounded by the growing fetus pressing on your bladder. Fortunately, as the uterus rises into the abdominal cavity in the second trimester, this pressure is usually relieved.
Morning sickness, heartburn and indigestion
Heartburn is an unfortunate side-effect of pregnancy that can last until the baby is born. It can be managed by reducing acidic food like citrus and tomato, as well as greasy and spicy food.
Physical development
The baby still looks a little like a tadpole, only now the head is beginning to become visible and tiny limbs are beginning to develop.
Heartbeat
Your baby's heart starts beating as early as week 5, and during this week, you might be able to see that little heart flickering on an ultrasound.
Your Pregnancy Symptoms at Week 6
Larger, firmer, more sensitive breasts
You read that right! Your breasts will become bigger at this time, and the nipples will be more protruding than usual. That's because the body is preparing for breastfeeding, and the darkening of the areola will help your baby latch on more easily.
Fatigue
Being pregnant requires a lot of energy, so it's normal to become tired. Women in the early stages of pregnancy are particularly prone to fatigue so it's important to listen to the needs of the body more and rest when you are tired. However, it is equally important to maintain some exercise as this will help the body release endorphins, improve mood, and help you sleep soundly.
Bloating and farting
Far from being embarrassing, this is completely normal. Rising levels of progesterone in the body relaxes the smooth muscles in the digestive tract, slowing digestion leading to bloating and increased need to fart.
