40 Weeks Pregnancy Podcast

Week 6 Your Baby's Face Takes Shape

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Aug 14, 2024
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INSIGHT

Baby's Early Development

  • At week 6, the baby is about the size of a pea, approximately 0.2 inches long measured crown to rump.
  • Facial features and vital organs begin to take shape, including nose, mouth, ears, kidneys, liver, and lungs.
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Baby's Heartbeat Development

  • The baby's heart beats about 80 times a minute and is accelerating daily.
  • This rapid heart rate is an important developmental milestone early in pregnancy.
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Why You Urinate Frequently

  • Frequent urination early in pregnancy is common due to increased blood flow and growing uterus pressure on the bladder.
  • Hormone HCG stimulates blood flow to the pelvic area causing these symptoms.
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