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 6 Weeks Pregnant Since pregnancy is so new to you at week six, it is normal to feel emotional. These pregnancy hormones will give you some early pregnancy symptoms like mood swings, and there will be times when you will feel downright miserable. A little unsure and mostly pretty sleepy all the time. But all this is due to the fact that your body is developing a baby in your body. So, it is okay to feel sleepy all the time. What to Expect in the Sixth Week? The Size of The Baby in the Sixth Week Right now, in the sixth week of your pregnancy, your little one is the size of a sweet pea. Generally, at this stage, a typical embryo is about 0.25 inches long, and it will double in size in the following week. The Monthly Equivalent for the Sixth Week of Pregnancy Keep in mind that doctors usually refer to your pregnancy progress by weeks rather than months. However, if you are thinking of how far along you are in months, you are in the second month of your pregnancy. And if you actually ...

Weeks Pregna5   5 Weeks Pregnant If   you did not find out about your pregnancy, you would have by now. It is typical for moms to be to figure out they are pregnant around week five. That is because you have probably realized that you have not had your period in a while and took a pregnancy test. Also, in the fifth week of pregnancy, heightened hormone levels may be causing symptoms including swollen breasts, nausea, and exhaustion which are difficult to ignore. These are also the hormones that your pregnancy test picked up on and gave you a positive result. What to expect in the Fifth Week The Size of The Baby in the Fifth Week Now, your baby is the equivalent of the size of an apple seed in the fifth week. Well, the fetus is already measurable—though it is just 0.13 inches from head to bum at the fifth week of your pregnancy. Your baby is gearing up for a lot more development. And they will be almost double in size in the next week. The Monthly Equivalent for the Fifth ...

 4 Weeks Pregnant By now, you know you are going to become a mama. You may be ecstatic, or you may be becoming accustomed to the thought of having a child. As you would notice, right now, you may not be feeling any different (at least for the time being), and early pregnancy signs do not necessarily appear right away. You should definitely rejoice with your spouse, but you do not want to involve the rest of the world quite yet. What to expect in the Fourth Week The Size of The Baby Your baby is smaller than a poppy seed in your fourth week of pregnancy—practically microscopic. The baby at this stage is known as a blastocyst, a tiny ball of cells, and is right now trying to embed itself in the uterine line where its growth will take place. Symptoms Your pregnancy hormones will increase in the body, and they will cause pregnancy some of the symptoms in your fourth week. Although it is natural to be four weeks pregnant and have no symptoms, you should be prepared for nausea and vomiti...

 3 Weeks Pregnant Congratulations! You are pregnant! The conception of your baby took place last week. But it is so early that you may not realize you are pregnant as you are just three weeks along. Conception occurred just a few days ago, so you have not missed a period as you are in week three of your pregnancy. What to Expect in the Third Week Symptoms   The symptoms may not appear until you are three weeks pregnant. Since pregnancy hormones trigger most early pregnancy symptoms, you probably do not have a very high amount of them in your body. Also, it is completely natural, so do not worry. As the weeks will progress, the number of hormones will increase. In the third week—and for the next few weeks—these are a few pregnancy symptoms you might experience: Implantation Bleeding : You may experience a little vaginal bleeding when the fertilized egg embeds itself into the lining of your uterus. Feeling Nauseous : As the pregnancy hormone HCG is released into your bloodstream...

 2 Weeks Pregnant There is a lot of confusion around the first few weeks of pregnancy and when to start counting. For example, if you think you are in the second week of your pregnancy, you are either four or five weeks along. This is because most OBs begin counting your pregnancy on the first day of your last menstrual cycle (LMP). That is a week or two before you conceive. What to Expect in the Second Week Symptoms Getting pregnant requires you to time the sex around the time when you are most fertile, which is usually two days before you ovulate on the day you ovulate. If you have 28 days cycle, you’ll most likely ovulate on day 15. But not everybody has a 28-day cycle, So ovulation depends on the length of the menstrual cycle. At two weeks, ovulation signs will help you figure out when is the right time to have sex and, ideally, conceive a child. In case you notice these symptoms in your second week since your menstrual cycle started, then there is a high chance that you are ov...

 1 Week Pregnant Your 1 st  week of pregnancy starts even before you conceive! That is because many OBs begin counting your pregnancy on the first day of your last period. Since ovulation and conception are difficult to detect, the physical symptoms of menstruation are much easier to keep track of. So, if you are in the first week pregnant, it means you are still on your monthly cycle and not yet pregnant. Symptoms During your first week, the signs you are having are similar to those of your period as you are not pregnant yet. These signs can last anywhere from three to seven days and include the following: Menstrual Bleeding: Your body is shedding the uterine lining that had been building up in preparation for a baby. Pain and cramps in the lower back: Your uterus contracts to release the lining, causing pain in your back and abdomen. Bloating: It is a problem that many people face. The rise and fall in hormone levels can induce bloating just before and/or after your cycle. M...

  Can you drink Bournvita during pregnancy? Most pregnant women are worried about their unborn child and like to be certain before they consume manufactured food supplements. But bournvita is one of the oldest and trusted health drinks popular in both the United States and India. Over the years, consumers have seen various enhancements that have increased the popularity of this health drink because of its capability to cater to people from all age groups. Bournvita is an energy-health drink with quite several benefits: 1. Vitamin D ●  Vitamin D helps in enhancing the maternal Vitamin D status which reduces the risk of possible pre-eclampsia, low birth weight, and even preterm birth effectively. ●  During pregnancy, Vitamin D helps to develop the bones, teeth, kidneys, heart, and even the nervous system of your unborn baby. 2. Calcium ●  Known to strengthen the bones, teeth, and heart of your unborn baby. ●  It also effectively enhances muscle and nervous system ...

  How Much Weight Should You Put On During Pregnancy? Pregnancy and weight gain are two terms that go hand in hand in most cases. Gaining weight  depends on the metabolism rate of the pregnant women, some women gain a couple of pounds,  some gain as high as 30 pounds while there are a handful of lucky pregnant women who gain  absolutely no extra pounds during pregnancy. The key is to increase the amount of calorie  intake and not necessarily eat for two people, now that you are pregnant. On average, a pregnant woman requires an additional 300 calories than what she needed before being pregnant. For most normal-weight pregnant women, the right amount of calories is: About 1,800 calories per day during the first trimester. About 2,200 calories per day during the second trimester. About 2,400 calories per day during the third trimester. First Trimester ● A pregnant woman should gain an average of 2 to 4 pounds during the first trimester provided she is pregnant wit...

  Can You Take Paracetamol When Pregnant? Back pain and leg cramps are very common during pregnancy. Most women prefer  consuming paracetamol upon the doctor’s advice. Although it is widely known the  paracetamol can cross the human placenta, it has not been proven that it causes any fatal or  even slight fetal complications for that matter. For this reason, paracetamol is a widely used  analgesic drug to help maintain the pains during pregnancy. Read more

  What foods should you eat more of during pregnancy? Pregnancy cravings call in for some quick snacks but it is beneficial if pregnant women can make that snack healthy not only for the babies but also for them. This guide has been created by gathering all the benefits of different foods that are essential to maintain a healthy pregnancy. Pregnancy requires certain types of nutrition more compared to normal times. Foods such as proteins, vitamins and minerals, and even healthy fats are a must to enhance the growth of your baby. Here are few foods rich in protein and other nutrients which you should consume more. Protein Protein helps in the effective growth of fetal tissues such as the brain among others. Protein is a rich source of iron and helps to reduce fatigue, weakness, and even mood swings You can find meat, chicken, eggs, beans, tofu, and pulses to be rich sources of protein. Foods rich in Calcium Calcium is known to regulate body fluids, enhance muscle and nerve functions...

  What Do Mild Pains During Pregnancy Mean? Most pregnant women experience mild pains from time to time throughout their pregnancy because their baby is growing every single day. Your body is adapting to these changes every single day among others.  Cramping is as normal as they come, although you must be aware of the reason behind the mild pains.  Here are the different reasons for mild pains during pregnancy. First trimester Implantation causes mild pains during the first trimester. They mostly occur around the time your period is due. Gastric issues Due to the increased level of progesterone secreted in the body, the bowel muscles tend to stay at a relaxed stage. This makes gas and bloating quite common, as the digestion process slows down. Long-term bloating and gas could result in constipation, which is one of the first reasons why you could be experiencing mild pains in your abdomen. You can control the bloating by increasing the intake of fiber-rich food, controlli...

  What Causes Back Pain In Pregnancy? Back pain can worsen as you near your delivery date but you can about one thing, i.e. your baby is growing. The majority of pregnant women experience back pain from the mid of the second trimester and continue at times even after they have delivered their baby. The majority of pregnant women experience back pain in the area where the pelvis is meeting the spine, around the sacroiliac joint. There are many reasons why pregnant women experience back pain. Let’s find the most common causes. Change in posture Pregnancies tend to shift the center of gravity. This results in pregnant women shifting their posture catering to the new center of gravity unknowingly. This could cause strain which could result in back pain. Weight gain A healthy pregnant woman gains around 25 to 35 pounds of weight on average. The spine grows accustomed to that weight and supports it. This causes lower back pain. The increased weight of the uterus due to the presence of th...

  Morning Sickness Remedies While being pregnant is a blessing for all women, morning sickness could be a bummer. Although some pregnant women experience aversion to certain food smells and tastes, others have to vomit after morning or lunch meals to eliminate the nauseous feeling they develop. The first trimester of the pregnancy mainly develops nausea or what is being termed commonly as morning sickness. The majority of pregnant women experience morning sickness on some level or the other. Therefore, all pregnant women must be aware of these morning sickness remedies that can be followed at home. Break your meals into smaller portions Nausea could become worse by leaving the stomach. Pregnant women must practice consumption of meals in smaller portions, more than the typical four times a day. Eating dry cereals, bread or even plain crackers could help reduce the feeling of nausea. Eat ginger Ginger is a strongly flavored food that is often used to clear the taste pallet while eat...