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Week 6 of your pregnancy
Your baby is about the size of a pea
About 6 mm long, like a tiny tadpole, with limb buds, little dips where the ears will be and a forming heart.
pea0.6 cm
You this week
Morning sickness, tiredness, sore breasts, a strong sense of smell and weeing more often are all common now.
Tips for this week
- Book your first appointment with a midwife
- Keep taking folic acid until week 12
- Stay active: 150 minutes a week
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Summarised from the NHS website. Every pregnancy is different: this is general information, not medical advice. If you're worried about yourself or your baby, contact your midwife or maternity unit. In an emergency, call 999.