Week by week · Trimester 1

Pregnancy Week 6

Your baby is about the size of a lentil this week.

👶 Your baby this week

The heart beats around 110 times a minute. Arm and leg buds appear, and facial features begin forming.

💛 How you might feel

Morning sickness (which ignores clocks) often begins. Eat small, frequent, bland meals.

✅ This week's to-do

Nausea relief: vitamin B6, ginger, and eating before you're empty all have evidence behind them.

Please note: General information, not medical advice. Every pregnancy is different — your provider's guidance always wins.

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