6 Weeks Pregnant

Got questions about Week 6? Other women have asked this…

Q: I didn't take prenatal vitamins. Is that OK?

"Since nearly half of all pregnancies are unplanned, there are probably many women in the same boat as you. The March of Dimes, in addition to healthcare providers (for women of childbearing age), have long been trying to spread the word of how important taking prenatal vitamin and folic acid are prior to conceiving. Research has shown that taking folic acid can prevent..." Read More

Q: My prenatal vitamins make me sick, can I take something else?

"Well, you certainly are not alone. Most moms-to-be have nausea in the first trimester, and many are so sick that a giant vitamin pill is about the last thing they can gag down. Chewable prenatal vitamins can help, but sometimes even those are difficult..." Read More

Q: I'm six weeks pregnant and have a cavity—is it safe to get it filled?

"Let your dentist know you are pregnant before any work has begun. If you have concerns about specific drugs ask your OB since every doctor has their own opinion about drugs. However, it is ok to have a cavity filled while pregnant. What would be more of a risk is..." Read More

Q: I was overweight before I became pregnant. Now I'm having trouble gaining the right amount of weight during my pregnancy. Is this bad?

"If you're eating OK, and if you're not throwing up, then it's got to be going somewhere. If your health care provider is as concerned about your lack of weight gain as you are he or she might suggest that you get an ultrasound just to confirm that your unborn baby is developing on schedule..." Read More