6 weeks pregnant
At 6 weeks your baby is about the size of a lentil (about 5 mm). Here is what is happening for you both this week.
- Size
- a lentil
- Length · weight
- about 5 mm
- Trimester
- First
- Weeks to go
- 34
Your baby at 6 weeks
Buds that become arms and legs appear and the face begins to take shape.
Your body at 6 weeks
Nausea can start around now and can happen at any time of day.
Your to-do list for week 6
- Eat small, frequent meals if you feel sick
- Call your GP if you cannot keep fluids down
Common questions
How many months pregnant is 6 weeks?
6 weeks is in month 2 of pregnancy and the first trimester.
How big is my baby at 6 weeks?
At 6 weeks your baby is about the size of a lentil (about 5 mm). Every baby grows at its own pace.
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