You at 6 Weeks Pregnant: Your Body and Mind

Let's talk: weights

Lifting heavy objects is one of the most common no-nos people think of when it comes to pregnancy—but what if you’ve been training with weights regularly? As it turns out, strength training during pregnancy has several proven benefits. So whether you’re a seasoned athlete, or are interested in starting now (to prepare for carrying a baby later), we loved this article; it demystifies exactly what pregnant people should be lifting, shares how to do it safely and provides nutrition tips to accompany the workouts. (Consult with a medical professional before starting your journey, though.)

And if you’re not feeling exercise right now, that’s okay, too! Your body is doing a lot of work on its own. (Plus, first-trimester fatigue is no joke…)

Your top questions, answered

💪🏽 Speaking of Exercise: Are planks okay? Learn more→

🙋🏻‍♀️ Big Questions: Are there advantages to having a baby at 35+? Learn more→

👃🏻 Symptoms: Why does everything smell bad? Learn more→

🧘🏾‍♂️ Deep Breaths: What’s a good meditation for relaxing my mind and body? Learn more→

In her words

"It’s a really magical time, those first few weeks. It almost makes you wish you didn’t have to tell anyone, ever. You could just watch your belly grow bigger, and no one would be allowed to ask you about it, and you would have your baby and a year later you would allow visitors to finally come and meet your little miracle." — Amy Poehler

More to read at 6 weeks pregnant

Scientific calculations show the energy needed to carry a baby | Surprise! It’s more than was previously thought: a newer study estimates that a human pregnancy demands almost 50,000 dietary calories over the course of 9 months—the “equivalent of about 50 pints of Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia ice cream.” Read more→

7 ways to reduce anxiety while expecting a 🌈 baby | People who have been through the experience of having a rainbow baby (a baby born after a pregnancy loss) share their tips on how they managed their worries. Read more→

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