The rapid development of the fetus is in full swing, the sixth week of pregnancy has very important events in this process, also those that touch the heart, the neural tube and other systems and organs.
It is worth saying that the small heart is beating, by the way, quite quickly - 2 times faster than that of the baby's mom. When ultrasound passes a normal scanner is able to catch these strokes. True, the heart is not yet fully developed and the division into the atrium will occur only in the next week. Well, for now the process of producing blood cells produces a liver.
Sixth week of pregnancy: fetal development.
It is on this, 6th week of pregnancy, the process of complete closure of the neural tube (it will tighten the tissue). To avoid possible disorders, it is necessary to continue taking folic acid - this is very important! From the part of the neural tube that is thickened, the brain begins to form: already at this time the formation of convolutions and depressions begins, the brain becomes as shaped as an adult! In addition, the formation of the skull begins. Interesting is that the heart and muscles of the baby are already carrying out work, which is controlled by the brain.
There is a process of dividing the nerve cells, so you need to make maximum efforts, so that nothing can affect the formation of the nervous system.
The tail of the embryo becomes longer and enters, there are also some changes. They also affect a 3 - like bowel tube that is rapidly developing. From it begins the formation of the intestine, the digestive system, respiration, secretions. Its upper part will be the larynx and pharynx, the anterior will become the esophagus, the middle part forms the thick and small intestine, and the back part - the excretory system. There will be a division into the organs of the genitourinary system and rectum. It is interesting that there is also sexual separation, in particular, the formation of the testicle begins.
There is a continuation of the laying and development of internal organs: the stomach, liver, lungs, pancreas. It is this week that the thymus (thymus gland) is formed - the most important organ of the human immune system. As for the breathing system, it will begin its work with the very first inhalation of the baby, when immediately after the birth, the opening of his lungs will occur and filling them with air.
A cartilaginous tissue is formed, this will continue throughout the 2nd month of pregnancy. There is the formation of muscles, tendons, bones. At 6 weeks, the formation of the thorax begins.
Changes occur in the "face" of the embryo. The rudiments of widely planted eyes, which are located on both sides of the head, become closer to each other. At the moment they are simply huge in relation to other organs. In addition, jaws, nose, mouth, ears become more prominent, the rudiments of baby teeth form.
On the limbs are already noticeable brushes of handles and feet feet, on which the rudiments of fingers are clearly drawn. In addition, there are places of knee and elbow folds.
Very quickly, the placenta develops, reaching 800 grams by the end of pregnancy. In addition, there is an intensive increase in the number of amniotic fluid. A crumb moves easily and freely into them with the help of an umbilical cord having an umbilical vein (through it, oxygen and all nutrients flow from the mother to the baby) and two umbilical arteries, which take all the products of vital activity into the mother's body. It is interesting that the fetus is already moving around, but my mother will feel it much later - only at 18 - 20 weeks - this is the first pregnancy.
The most surprising, probably, is that the fruit is still very small: it is only 4-9 mm long, but it has already developed so much!
My mother is six weeks pregnant.
My mother is currently paying a price for these grandiose conversions. On the 6th week there is often an increase in early toxicosis. Nausea can be even greater, and susceptibility to odors increases, salivation is greater, fatigue and irritability are also increasing, in addition to engorgement of the mammary glands, a tingling sensation arises, and the areola of the nipple becomes even darker. All this is the result of hormonal work, although there are women who can go through this stage without any special pain and discomfort.
6th week of pregnancy: recommendations.
It must be remembered that the crumb is now quite strongly susceptible to factors from outside. You should try not to use any medications and provide the best conditions:
• Eliminate stressful conditions.
• Relax more time.
• Eating fully. It is recommended to take food fractionally, that is, eat often, but in small portions.
• Do not stop taking vitamins during periods when you are least sick.
So the child will receive at least some necessary substances. You should try to apply more foods that contain calcium. And already at this time it is necessary to abandon all mucks that are edible.
• It is necessary to be weighed regularly, if necessary - to measure the pressure, at this time it may go down, but if it is increased, it is worthwhile to be on the alert. Nervous experiences can also affect the increase in pressure, so you need to learn to relax and calm down.
• And do not neglect the visit to the gynecologist. At this time you need to take tests of urine and blood, on them the doctor will be able to understand the state of the course of pregnancy.