6 weeks pregnant
At 6 weeks pregnant, buds that will become arms and legs appear, and cardiac activity may be seen on ultrasound. You're in the first trimester, about 4 weeks after conception, because pregnancy is counted from the first day of your last period.
Not sure how far along you are? Try the pregnancy week calculator, or get a free ultrasound at a local pregnancy center.
What's developing at 6 weeks
- Arm and leg buds start to grow.
- The brain forms into five different areas, and the eyes and ears begin to form.
- Around weeks 6 to 7, the heart beats at a regular rhythm, which can be seen on a vaginal ultrasound.
Many people call what's seen on an early ultrasound the heartbeat. ACOG uses the term cardiac activity before about 10 weeks, because the heart's chambers are still forming.
If you're not sure what to do
You don't have to decide everything today. It can help to know how far along you are, what all of your options are, and what support is out there.
- Your options: parenting, adoption, and what abortion involves
- Financial help in Michigan: Medicaid, WIC and more
- Fetal development week by week: the full timeline
Sources
- MedlinePlus. Fetal development.
- ACOG. How your fetus grows during pregnancy; Abortion language guide.
- ACOG. Methods for estimating the due date.
Common questions
What is developing at 6 weeks pregnant?
At 6 weeks, buds that will become arms and legs appear, and cardiac activity may be seen on ultrasound. The brain forms into five different areas, and the eyes and ears begin to form. Around weeks 6 to 7, the heart beats at a regular rhythm, which can be seen on a vaginal ultrasound.
How many weeks since conception is 6 weeks pregnant?
About 4 weeks. Pregnancy is counted from the first day of your last period, and conception usually happens about two weeks after that.
How can I find out for sure if I'm 6 weeks pregnant?
An ultrasound is the most accurate way to know how far along you are, especially in the first trimester. Many pregnancy centers offer one free.
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