Changes in pregnant women at week 6

The article was professionally consulted by Dr., Doctor Ngo Thi Uyen - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.

At the 6th week, pregnant women may feel some changes such as the belly gradually getting bigger, the waist getting thicker, suddenly feeling depressed, anxious,... These are completely normal changes in the body. pregnancy. Pregnant women need to eat healthy, get enough sleep and visit a doctor for advice when detecting abnormal signs.

By the 6th week, you may experience some of the following changes:
By the 6th week of pregnancy, you may have gained a few pounds, or if you have lost a lot of weight, you may have had morning sickness. You may start to notice some changes in your body such as clothes becoming a little tighter around the waist, legs and breasts fuller, belly a little bigger Pregnant women may still experience nausea, sensitivity to odors of certain foods At this time, the feeling of heaviness and fullness in the pelvis may become more pronounced During a gynecological exam, the doctor will notice a change in the size of the uterus Pregnant women feel more tired than usual . You can feel the urge to sleep or vice versa, from the 6th week onwards, pregnant women may feel a slight pain in the lower back that they have never experienced before. Back pain is usually due to pressure from the growing uterus acting on the lower spine. At 6 weeks, the pregnant woman's mood still changes quite erratically. Pregnant women easily feel sad, depressed, anxious and then suddenly become happy and happy. It is a normal change when carrying waste due to the abnormal increase and decrease of hormones in the body

Because the body size has gradually changed, pregnant women need to choose loose and comfortable clothes, should choose elastic waist pants or loose dresses Pregnant women need to have a healthy diet, drink a lot of water and eat a lot. fiber to avoid constipation Supplement necessary vitamins and minerals as directed by the doctor Stay away from agents that can cause harm to the fetus such as alcohol, tobacco, chemicals, some drugs X-ray,...

Vinmec International General Hospital offers a Package Maternity Care Program for pregnant women right from the first months of pregnancy with a full range of antenatal care visits, periodical 3D and 4D ultrasounds and routine tests to ensure that the mother is healthy and the fetus is developing comprehensively. Pregnant women will be consulted and checked for health under the close supervision of experienced and specialized obstetricians, helping mothers gain more knowledge to protect their health during pregnancy as well as minimize complications affecting mother and child.
In addition to regular check-ups, pregnant women will also be advised on nutrition and exercise so that the mother can gain weight reasonably while the fetus still absorbs nutrients well. Health check-ups under the close supervision of experienced and specialized obstetricians help mothers gain more knowledge to protect their health during pregnancy as well as minimize complications affecting the mother. and child.