The development of the fetus at 6 weeks of gestation, or 2 months of pregnancy, is marked by the development of the central nervous system, which now has the opening of the brain and the base of the spine properly closed.
At 6 weeks gestation, a woman may have the first symptoms of pregnancy, which may be tense breasts, fatigue, cramping, too much sleep and nausea in the morning, but if she has not yet discovered that she is pregnant, these signs and symptoms may go unnoticed. However, if you have already noticed that your period is delayed, a pregnancy test is recommended.
- If the woman has a lot of cramping or severe pelvic pain on more than one side of the body.
- She should contact her doctor for an ultrasound.
- To check if the embryo is in the uterus.
- Or if it is an ectopic pregnancy.
At 6 weeks gestation, it’s not always possible to see the embryo, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not pregnant, you may have fewer weeks to live and may still be too small to be seen on an ultrasound.
During the development of the fetus at 6 weeks of gestation, it can be observed that although the embryo is very small, it develops very quickly, the heart rate is more easily visible on ultrasound, but the blood circulation is very basic, the tube that form the heart sends blood throughout the entire body.
The lungs will take most of the pregnancy to form properly, but this week begins this development: a small pulmonary outbreak appears between the esophagus and the baby’s mouth, forming the traffic that divides into two branches that will form the right and left lungs.
The size of the fetus at 6 weeks gestation is about 4 millimeters
Compared to a woman at 6 weeks gestation, it doesn’t yet have to show belly growth, but the need to urinate may be more frequent and this is because blood is pumped in greater numbers and when it leaks into the kidneys, it produces more urine.
As the uterus develops, press the bladder, which cannot expand as before and the feeling of having a full bladder occurs before. If you feel pain or burning when urinating, talk to your doctor, as it may be a urinary tract infection that needs to be treated with medication.
If you’re not already taking folic acid, it’s good to start taking folic acid, as it’s essential for your baby’s nervous system development. The obstetrician may prescribe only folic acid or a combination of folic acid and iron to prevent anemia during pregnancy. , which is very common.
When it comes to diet, it is important to increase consumption of folic acid-rich foods such as beans, oranges, lentils and spinach, as well as iron-rich foods to improve blood production, reduce fatigue and reduce the risk of anemia. Good examples are meats in general.
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