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Week 6

The heart is beating and arm buds appear.

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Baby size this week

As lovely as a sweet pea

Measurements are averages — every baby grows at their own pace.

Length 0.6 cm 0.2 in
Weight 0.4 g 0.01 oz

Your baby this week

  • The heart beats around 110 times per minute
  • Arm and leg buds appear
  • The neural tube closes
  • Dark spots mark the future eyes

Your body this week

Nausea
Fatigue
Food aversions
Mood swings
A little list for week 6

This week's to-do

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How we measure week 6

Pregnancy weeks are counted from the first day of your last menstrual period, following standard ACOG and NHS guidance. Sizes are crown-rump length in early weeks and head-to-heel from around week 20. Your care team may adjust dates after an ultrasound.

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BumpCount offers general information and does not replace advice from your doctor or midwife.