First trimesterWeek 6 of 40
Your baby at 6 weeks pregnant
Your baby is the size of a sweet pea — about 0.2 in long and weighing approximately <0.1 oz.
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Sweet pea
The size of a sweet pea
Length (crown to heel)
0.2 in
Approximate weight
<0.1 oz
Baby's hand
4mm
Baby's foot
4mm
Pregnancy progress6%
🌱 Baby's development at 6 weeks
Tiny buds that will become arms and legs are appearing. The heart has started beating.
🤰 Your body at 6 weeks
Morning sickness may be starting — though it can hit at any time of day. Frequent urination begins as your kidneys ramp up their work.
✨ Did you know?
Your baby's heart starts beating around day 22 after conception — before most women even know they're pregnant.
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