First Trimester
Pregnancy Week 6
Your baby is about the size of a sweet pea 🫛 — heartbeat detectable by ultrasound.
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Size comparison
≈ Sweet pea
Length
0.6 cm
Weight
0 g
Milestone
Heartbeat detectable by ultrasound
About 34 weeks to go until your due date (week 40).
Baby's development at week 6
The heart is now beating at ~100–160 bpm. Tiny buds that will become arms and legs are emerging. The face is beginning to form with dark spots where the eyes will be.
Ginger tea, lemon water, or crackers before getting out of bed can help with morning sickness.
Common symptoms at week 6
Nausea (often worst now)Extreme fatigueHeightened sense of smellMood swings
Eat more of
- ✓Folic acid (leafy greens, fortified cereals)
- ✓Iron-rich foods (lentils, spinach)
- ✓Calcium (dairy, fortified plant milk)
- ✓Vitamin B6 (bananas, avocados)
- ✓Whole grains
Foods to avoid
- ✕Alcohol
- ✕Raw/undercooked meat or fish
- ✕High-mercury fish (shark, swordfish)
- ✕Unpasteurised dairy
- ✕Excess caffeine (>200 mg/day)
- ✕Raw sprouts
Medically reviewed by First OPD Medical Team. Last reviewed on .
Based on average milestones from World Health Organization (WHO), ACOG, NHS UK. Educational only — not a substitute for personalised medical advice.
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