If you are trying to stay as fit as possible, ask your doctor what exercises are considered safe. You may also need to take into consideration any family history or if you have had a miscarriage in the past. Since it is in week 6 of pregnancy baby development that your hormones begin to get a bit more challenging, you can also ask your doctor how you and your partner can stay intimate and if there are any safety measures you should consider when having sexual relations.
As you move closer to the first half of your pregnancy, on week 6 of pregnancy baby development, you can start exploring and discussing options about delivery and preparation for birth: natural birthday, water births, home births, use of epidural during delivery, etc. Consult your doctor about options that are possible for your pregnancy.
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Do not be alarmed with the changes that your body is going through such as your nipples changing into a darker shade, or your breasts starting to feel tender and swollen. Take this as a good sign that your body is getting ready for what is to come!
On week 6 of pregnancy baby development, it is time to look at your closet and prepare some clothes that you can use as your belly starts to grow. Jeans may not be the best option unless the material is quite stretchy and can accommodate a growing belly (among others).
This is the stage wherein you will be spending more on supplements, vitamins, and clothes. Make a list of essentials and you can slowly start acquiring these in preparation for your bundle of joy.
If you are currently employed, you may want to talk to your boss or HR to ask the following:
- Do they have contingency plans in place once you go on maternity leave?
- What is your health plan coverage?
- Is any support available should you, in any event, need to take a leave from work – for bed rest, doctor’s appointments, tests, and etc.
As your baby steadily grows, so do you. Expect some of the symptoms such as morning sickness to the peak. As uncomfortable as this stage may be, week 6 of pregnancy baby development is also an exciting time for expectant mothers as this is the stage where you will hear the first heartbeats of your baby.
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