Week-6-10

Mandate Health Checklist

2nd Month

Routine Prenatal Checkup

Urine Pregnancy Test

Blood & Urine Test (ANC Profile)

Pregnancy Ultrasound Scan For Cardiac Activity

Gestational Diabetics Check

Know Yourself

Body Changes

Week 6

You may begin experiencing heartburn and indigestion.

You will notice changes in your breasts, such as tenderness and swelling.

Some pregnant women might experience light bleeding.

Week 7

By week 7, you should gain a couple of kilograms. You may also have lost weight if you are dealing with morning sickness.

Week 8

Your uterus is now about the size of a grapefruit.

The first prenatal visit occurs between 8 and 12 weeks from your last menstrual period.

Week 9

If you are having difficulty

sleeping, you might consider changing your sleeping positions.

Week 10

An ultrasound will allow you to see your baby for the first time!

Nutrition

At around the 6th week of your pregnancy, the baby’s red blood cells start forming and its heart starts pumping. At this stage, you should consume iron-rich food to aid the process. Iron found in non-vegetarian food is more easily absorbed by the body, however, if you are a vegetarian, you can speed up the process of iron absorption by drinking fruit juices like orange juice that are rich in vitamin C.

• Dairy

• Eggs

• Meat

• Seafood

Sleep

During the first trimester, it is safe for you to sleep in whatever position she feels comfortable in, whether this is on her back, side, or stomach. Any combination of the above positions is also fine.

The uterus has not grown large enough to interfere with sleep. However, hormonal changes, nighttime hunger, nausea, and other pregnancy symptoms may make sleep more difficult

Eating a small meal before bed. Particularly during the first trimester, some of you wake up very hungry. Protein-rich food can reduce appetite, so eating foods such as nuts, fish, peanut butter, and meat before going to sleep may you feel satiated.

Know Your Baby

Week 6

Fetal Heart Rate

103-126 bpm

Weight

Length

0.2 In

Crown to rump

Size of

Pomegranate seed

The lungs, jaw, nose, and palate have begun to grow.

The hand and feet buds have webbed-like structures.

The brain continues to form.

Week 7

Fetal Heart Rate

126-149 bpm

Weight

0.02-0.04 oz

Length

0.47 in

Crown to rump

Size of

blueberry

The hair and nipple follicles are forming.

The eyelids and tongue have begun developing.

The elbows and toes become more visible.

Week 8

Fetal Heart Rate

149-172 bpm

Weight

0.04-0.05 oz

Length

0.63 in

Crown to rump

Size of

Raspberry

Your baby’s facial features continue to mature.

The tip of the nose is present.

Baby’s body starts to straighten out.

Week 9

Fetal Heart Rate

155-195 bpm

Weight

0.07 oz

Length

0.91 in

Crown to rump

Size of

Cherry

Baby rapidly gains weight and looks more like a little person.

The eyelids are fully formed.

All joints are working and allowing the baby to move within the amniotic sac.

Your baby’s heart begins to beat

Week 10

Fetal Heart Rate

155-195 bpm

Weight

0.14 oz

Length

1.22 in

Crown to rump

Size of

Green olive

The fetal period starts.

Baby’s vital organs are functioning.

Baby actively swallows the amniotic fluid and kicks his/her legs.

Stay Happy & Positive

Week6

Tell a close friend or family member you’re pregnant. It’s comforting to have a confidant to share and commiserate with during the early weeks.

Get extra rest. The fatigue and nausea of the first trimester may be ramping up.

Week 7

Buy a nice water bottle to keep in your bag or on your desk. Water is the easiest remedy and prevention for many pregnancy symptoms, so make it easy for you to keeping drinking throughout the day.

Keep troubleshooting what works to keep the queasies away. Stock up on ginger or mint tea to calm your belly.

Reevaluate your workout. During the third trimester, you may want to modify a bit. Listen to your body.

Week 8

Odors making you want to hurl? Swap out soaps for unscented versions, and wash your clothes often (with unscented detergent, of course).

To calm morning sickness, eat smaller snacks throughout the day rather than larger meals.

Give yourself permission to take a nap and/or go to bed early.

Week 9

Make a plan to announce to friends/work/Facebook/Instagram/your second-grade teacher that you’re expecting.

Pack snack emergency kits and put them where you need them most.

Clear your calendar of any unnecessary appointments or social engagements over the next few weeks. Give yourself extra time to rest and permission to take extra care of yourself until you’re closer to the second trimester. Chances are you’ll feel more like yourself soon.

Week 10

Review your employer’s maternity leave policy and plan how to tell work you’re pregnant.

Start thinking about your budget and savings plan for pregnancy and the first year of baby’s life.

Buy a couple of reliable maternity bras. Bonus points if they can double as nursing bras when the time comes (in case you decide to breastfeed).