You are 5 weeks and 6 days

You may notice your breasts getting noticeably bigger, even this early in pregnancy.

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Your breasts are likely to be the first part of your body to change shape. They may grow quite quickly, looking bigger and feeling heavier, and may be very tender to touch.

Your nipples will change too: the areola (the darker skin around the nipple) may darken and your nipples may tingle. As your breasts grow, you may notice blue veins. All these changes are caused by estrogen.

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Safety: Detox yourself

Once you know you're pregnant, it's natural to want to keep your baby safe.

Be careful when cleaning. Studies suggest a possible link between pregnant women using bleach and spray air fresheners and babies developing asthma, and commercial oven cleaners contain toxic chemicals experts believe could harm unborn babies.

Don't use toxic products.
Keep rooms well ventilated.
Avoid fumes.
Wear gloves.
Clean with a homemade mix of baking soda, distilled white vinegar, lemon juice, and essential oils.

Get someone else to empty the cat's litter box (or wear rubber gloves and wash your hands afterward). Cat feces can carry parasites that cause toxoplasmosis, an infection that could harm your baby.

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How can I ease sore breasts?

A supportive bra helps with heaviness and soreness, which are common in pregnancy. If your breasts are very tender at night, try sleeping in your bra, and avoid sleeping on your front if it's uncomfortable. Rubbing in a cream containing aloe vera may soothe them.

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Cleaning safely

Read cleaning product labels carefully to make sure they aren't toxic, and always wear rubber gloves. Pregnancy is also a good time to ask your partner to clean the bathroom!

As a matter of fact

Growing breasts

On average, each breast grows by 2 in (5 cm) and 3 lb (1.4 kg) during pregnancy.

That's why it's important to wear the right bra, even early in pregnancy.

This is general information based on NHS guidance, not medical advice, and every pregnancy is different. Talk to your midwife or GP about anything that worries you. If your baby's movements slow down or change, or you have bleeding, severe pain or leaking fluid, call your maternity unit straight away. In an emergency, call 999.