Pregnancy week by week / Week 6
6 weeks pregnant
That’s 2 months — the first trimester, with 34 weeks to go.
Baby size at 6 weeks
Your baby is about 0.5 cm (0.2 in) long — roughly the size of a sweet pea.
What’s happening at 6 weeks
Facial features and limb buds appear, and a heartbeat can often be seen on an early ultrasound. Morning sickness commonly peaks around now.
Common symptoms at 6 weeks pregnant
- •Morning sickness
- •Heightened sense of smell
- •Mood swings
- •Bloating
- •Fatigue
Every pregnancy is different — you may have all, some or none of these. Contact your doctor or midwife about anything that concerns you.
Count down to your due date
If you’re 6 weeks pregnant today, your due date is around Tuesday, February 9, 2027. Adjust the date below and create a free countdown to share.
First day of your last menstrual period (how doctors date a pregnancy)
⚕️ This is an estimate based on Naegele’s rule (40 weeks from your last period). Only about 1 in 20 babies arrive on the exact due date. Always confirm with your doctor or midwife.
FAQ
How many months is 6 weeks pregnant?
6 weeks pregnant is about 2 months, in the first trimester.
How big is the baby at 6 weeks?
At 6 weeks the baby is about 0.5 cm (0.2 in) long — roughly the size of a sweet pea.
What are the symptoms at 6 weeks pregnant?
Common symptoms around 6 weeks include morning sickness, heightened sense of smell, mood swings, bloating. Symptoms vary a lot from person to person — contact your provider if anything worries you.
When is my due date if I am 6 weeks pregnant?
If you are exactly 6 weeks pregnant today, your estimated due date is around Tuesday, February 9, 2027 — 34 weeks from now. Use the calculator below with your real last-period date for a personalised estimate.
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