6 weeks pregnant
Quick answer
At 6 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a lentil: around under 1 cm crown to rump and under 1 g. A flicker of heart activity may show on an early ultrasound.
Your baby at 6 weeks
A flicker of heart activity may show on an early ultrasound.
| Size | About the size of lentil |
|---|---|
| Length | under 1 cm crown to rump |
| Weight | under 1 g |
Your body at 6 weeks
You may notice a missed period, tender breasts and tiredness that hits hard. Take folic acid daily and book your first appointment.
For your partner
She may feel exhausted long before anything shows.
- Take over cooking if smells bother her
- Keep the news private until she's ready
- Go with her to the first appointment
Call your doctor or hospital straight away for bleeding, severe pain, fluid leaking, severe headache or vision changes.