Week 6 of Pregnancy
(counting from the first day of last menstrual period)
Around 4
Weeks After the Conception
Please keep in mind that this
information is approximate. Each pregnancy is different and growth rates
vary. If you have any questions, please check with your care provider.
Fetal Development:
| Maternal Changes information: |
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This week tends to bring on the nausea. Morning sickness
is a constant companion any time of the day. You may be craving
certain foods while the very thought of other foods will send you to the
porcelain goddess.
Because this is a critical time
in your baby's organ development, avoid alcohol, substances, drugs, and
treatments (perms, hair coloring, manicures, etc.) that you don't really
need. If you haven't yet, make your first prenatal appointment with
your care provider.
Multiples:
Morning sickness can be very severe with multiples' pregnancies.
Since your fluid requirements have increased, be sure to drink lots of
water to keep hydrated when the vomiting is severe. Contact your care
provider if you have any concerns at all. |
| When and How Do You Tell to the World ? |
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You may be so excited that you
want to tell the world immediately. Or, you may want to wait and
cherish the secret. Some parents worry about miscarriage and prefer not
to tell "just in case" and wait until the threat of miscarriage is
past. (However, friends and family can be an enormous source of support
in the event of a miscarriage, and you may be missing out on this
support by not sharing the news.) The bottom line . . . do what feels
the most comfortable. Make it a special event whenever you do spill the
beans. Our StorkNet readers have shared some of their unique and
special ways they've shared their great expectations.
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| | Signs of Miscarriage during pregnancy |
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Every mom worries about the possibility of miscarrying. If you have any of these signs, contact your caregiver immediately:
- Bleeding
- Cramping and/or abdominal pains
- Passing of grayish or pinkish tissue or blood clots
Not every cramp or every drop of
blood is a sign of a miscarriage. Many women bleed during pregnancy and
go on to have healthy babies. It is an important warning sign,
however, and you should notify your caregiver.
In the case of multiples, it's very possible to miscarry one twin and carry the remaining twin safely to term.
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Best Ideas for Dad -
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morning sickness has hit home, there are a few things you can do to
help: 1) Certain smells can make Mom queasy - even things like coffee
can set off a wave of nausea. Try to keep these things away until the
morning sickness abates; 2) encourage Mom to maintain a healthy diet
high in protein and carbohydrates and to drink lots of fluids,
especially water; 3) set some saltine crackers or pretzels by the bed
and encourage her to eat some BEFORE she gets out of bed; 4) understand
that she may not feel up to cooking, cleaning and other household chores
right now. You can be a big help to her (and baby) by suggesting she
rest while you do some of her chores you don't normally do. |
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