6 May 2022 | 4 min Read
Reema Shah
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It is happening, an exciting journey full of new feelings and experiences. Your baby’s development is in the early stage and the facial features along with other internal organs are beginning to form. That’s why as your pregnancy progresses to six weeks, your diet needs more special attention and prenatal checkups.
Your doctor may advise you to take iron rich foods and follow other important tips. You can even consult your doctor for a pregnancy diet based on your nutritional needs.
There are also chances that you may experience weakness around the 6th week of your pregnancy since your body is adjusting to the new demands of pregnancy. Read more to find out more about the changes in your baby and your body and how to deal with the pregnancy weakness that most women experience around the 6th week of pregnancy.
When you enter into your 6th week of pregnancy, your baby grows rapidly along with significant development of the systems. The increased volume of blood and hormone changes are the major reasons you feel tired.
These are the things that happen to the baby and you when you are six weeks pregnant.
Speaking to Baby Chakra, Paediatric Nutritionist Dr Pooja Marathe says, “You need to take care of your diet from the very beginning. You might be taking your daily folic acid supplement and eating foods rich in folate and iron.
Since your baby is developing and you tend to feel weak around 6 weeks of your pregnancy, you need to make sure your diet includes:
Most of the symptoms that you may experience during the 6th week of pregnancy are common and there is no need to worry.
However, in case you experience any persistent uneasiness including severe headache, vaginal bleeding, fever above 38 degree celsius and severe swelling of the face, fingers or hands then seek medical help immediately.
DISCLAIMER: We have taken steps to check the accuracy of the information & practices shared above; however, it is not a replacement for a doctor’s opinion. Please check with either your doctor, or an expert, before trying any suggestion, practice, or medication mentioned here.
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