Week 6, first trimester
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At 6 weeks, your baby's crown to rump length is 0.15 in (4 mm).
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Day by day this week
- 6 weeks 0 days (day 42)By the end of week 6, one of your baby's major organs, the heart, is developing fast and circulating blood.
- 6 weeks 1 day (day 43)You may spend a lot of time in front of the mirror looking for a bump, but it could be weeks before you show.
- 6 weeks 2 days (day 44)Try not to dwell on your lifestyle before you knew you were pregnant, but start making changes now.
- 6 weeks 3 days (day 45)Needing to urinate often is, unfortunately, one of the unwanted side effects of pregnancy.
- 6 weeks 4 days (day 46)Your baby's lungs won't be fully developed until late in pregnancy, but their foundations are being laid now.
- 6 weeks 5 days (day 47)You may have had bouts of dizziness by now. It's all part of your body and brain adjusting to pregnancy.
- 6 weeks 6 days (day 48)Your baby's tiny arms and legs are beginning to develop this week.
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.