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Pregnancy Diary Week 6

Discover your pregnancy journey

Pregnancy Diary Week 6

By now you most likely know that you are pregnant and are curious about all that’s happening for you and baby. Pregnancy week 6 is an exciting week – find out what to expect and also how carrots can benefit you and baby, as part of a healthy pregnancy diet.!!

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How your baby is growing

What you can expect  at this time

A beneficial food for your pregnancy nutrition

 

Pregnancy Diary Week 6: How Is Your Baby Growing?

By the sixth week of your pregnancy, your baby’s cheeks, ears, eyes, nose and jaws should have started developing. Other essential organs such as the lungs, liver and kidney are beginning to develop. During the 6th week of your pregnancy, the baby’s heart begins to become functional and this week, it starts to pump blood. Red blood cells are now circulating through the foetus by this time.

Your baby’s heartbeat can now be heard though its still faint, and more often than not, it could take as fast as 80 beats per minute. As days pass by, his heartbeat will continue to go faster. By this time, your baby should be around 4 mm-6 mm long from the crown to rump.

What you can expect

Though nobody would know about your pregnancy just by looking at you, you know and you can feel that you are pregnant based on your symptoms. The rise of progesterone and oestrogen hormones facilitates in the occurrence of early pregnancy symptoms which at times can be very unbearable. You will notice that your breasts become a little heavier and your areolas are getting darker. The darkening of your areolas is beneficial for your baby at birth since he or she doesn’t have good eyesight at first.

Aside from queasiness, food aversion, food cravings and bloating, frequent urination should be expected during this period. The release of hCG pregnancy hormone, increases the flow of blood to your pelvic area thereby making your kidneys efficient at getting rid of wastes. Also, your growing uterus exerts additional pressure on your bladder thereby causing you to urinate more often.

According to research, pregnant women who suffer from vomiting and nausea during this stage are less likely to suffer from miscarriage. Queasiness can be addressed by taking small snacks composed of complex carbs and proteins. 

Aside from frequent urination, you should expect fatigue to come along. It is normally a result of your body’s hard work in building the baby and supporting your baby’s growing needs. You can do some mild exercise, go for a walk or attend a yoga class. These activities would help in triggering the release of endorphins which can make you feel better and let you obtain adequate amount of sleep.

Due to the rise of progesterone in the body, you might suffer from bloating. To avoid bloating, try to drink plenty of water and take lots of fibre. This can help prevent constipation which is a risk factor for bloating.

Aside from your constantly changing moods, you might also notice a white to yellow discharge. This actually continues until your give birth. However, if you see any significant change in colour, perhaps you should begin asking your doctor about it.

By this time, you are becoming more sensitive to smell. Many women cannot stand at the smell of perfume during this period. Perhaps, you should try surrounding yourself with the refreshing scent of lemon, ginger and mint.

Carrots For Pregnancy Nutrition

Every pregnant Mum should observe and maintain a healthy diet everyday. Pregnant women need extra nutrients for their babies, thus they need to increase their intake of foods rich in essential vitamins and minerals. Aside from the health supplements which doctors prescribe, pregnant women should take more fruit and vegetables, which normally contain high levels of nutrients that are beneficial for the baby.

Carrots are definitely one of the best foods to take during pregnancy. This vegetable is loaded with essential minerals and vitamins which offer profound benefits to the human body. Its bright orange colour signifies its beta carotene content which is considered as a vital nutrient both for the mother and the baby during pregnancy. The vegetable is an excellent source of antioxidants which are beneficial in maintaining eye health and skin clarity. For nursing mothers, carrots can help in improving the quality and quantity of mother’s milk.

Aside from its beta-carotene content, carrots are excellent sources of Vitamin B1, B6, C, K, E and D. Research shows that carrots also contain high levels of magnesium, calcium, potassium, biotin, organic sodium, phosphorus and other trace minerals. It even contains phytonutrients such as lycopenes, beta carotenes, gamma carotenes, xantophyll, lutein and zeaxanthin.

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