In week six of pregnancy, you're probably wondering what to expect, including changes with you, and baby development. It may not have started to sink in yet, but you are probably wondering how far along is 6 weeks pregnant. Well our handy timeline tells us that week six is in the second month of pregnancy, and in this blog, we're going to be talking about baby development, week six pregnancy symptoms, and body changes.

As we talk about symptoms and body changes, it is important to know that there is a wide range of symptoms that you can experience. You might experience all of these symptoms, or none, or somewhere in between, and that is totally normal. Below are the list of many symptoms that you may experience at 6 weeks pregnant:

While these are more prominent during week 6, they might still pop up all throughout your pregnancy journey. If you ever have any concern about a symptom or something that's changing within your body, don't hesitate to reach out to your care provider, that could be your general practitioner, OB GYN, or Midwife.

This week the baby, which is called an embryo, is about the size of a corn kernel measuring approximately 0.2 to 0.3 inches (5 to 7 mm) in length . This is another important week for rapid cell development and it's a time when the foundations of many of the organs and systems of the body are being set up. 

A milestone that happens during the sixth week of pregnancy is the development of detectable heartbeat. This heartbeat may not be visible with an ultrasound but the heart can begin to beat rhythmically.

Other exciting work that's going on inside your uterus is the formation of and growth of the placenta. This is the organ that is critical for the exchange of nutrients and waste products between your body and your baby's body throughout pregnancy.

At 6 weeks of pregnancy the embryo already has the basic structures of their major organs and systems that have been formed. They also have the beginnings of their facial features and limbs , and the embryo's body is in the shape of a letter C.

If your mind is racing about things you might need to think about and do, then you're in the right place. Each week we're going to tackle items that you might want to put on your list, and here are the important ones on week 6:

• Avoid chemicals . Be aware about what your body is exposed to and what's going on inside and outside your body as much as you can. Avoid pesticides and harsh chemicals. Short exposure is okay like filling up your gas tank, but longer exposure should be avoided.

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If you are following along in our Healthy Pregnancy book , the homework for this week is to read page 11. This has some really good information on other precautions to be mindful of during your pregnancy. We're still in the beginning of your incredible journey to meet your baby, and I will be here every week of pregnancy, and I look forward to meeting you right back here for week number seven.