6 Weeks Pregnant

For the pregnant set, not all fish is created equal. While you should avoid high-mercury fish like tilefish from the Gulf of Mexico, shark, swordfish, orange roughy, bigeye tuna, marlin and king mackerel, don’t steer clear of all good-for-you seafood.

Fish is one of the best sources of DHA (a healthy omega-3 fatty acid), so try to eat two to three servings of well-cooked shellfish, canned light tuna, salmon (wild-caught is best) or cod a week.

If it hurts to pee or if you gotta go but nothing comes, you may have a urinary tract infection (UTI). Talk to your doctor to find out for sure.

If you do have a UTI, you'll likely be prescribed a baby-safe antibiotic. You're at a higher risk of getting this kind of infection after week 6 of pregnancy.

Still suffering from morning sickness? Sadly, it isn't limited to the mornings at all — unless you count mornings in every time zone.

If you feel like screaming whenever you look at a saltine, don't panic. You have more options than you might think.

Dry and bland are still the key here, but that describes more than a cracker. Dry cereal, pretzels, rice cakes, well-toasted bread and bread sticks are all suitable to stash in your purse or keep on the bedside table.

It's one thing to make the commitment to exercise — it's another thing to make time for it, particularly if you're often feeling nauseous.

The best strategy is to try to block out a specific time in your day for working out — rather than waiting until you find half an hour to get around to it.

For every sweet or salty junk food you're craving now, there's a healthier choice that, coupled with some willpower, can keep your taste buds — and your baby — happy.

Substitute soy chips or baked chips for the greasy varieties whenever possible. Or munch your way through some air-popped popcorn (tossed with some Parmesan for that salty kick you crave), rice cakes or pretzels.

If your inner chocoholic is clamoring to come out, try to satisfy it with a cup of hot chocolate or a single-serving Fudgsicle instead of that king-sized Snickers bar.

Screaming for ice cream? That's fine as a treat sometimes. But why not fall for frozen yogurt instead? Better yet, top it with fresh berries to score nutritional brownie points!

Relax — it's perfectly safe to paint your nails. Take advantage now, since pregnancy hormones can make them grow faster and stronger than ever.

As for acrylics, there's no proof that the chemicals are harmful to you or your fetus, but to be absolutely safe, you might want to forgo those tips until your baby arrives.

Non-toxic and water-based ingredients in polish might also be a good idea, as is a well-ventilated salon (this is true whether you're pregnant or not).

If your hormones didn't get the memo and you find that your nails have become weak or brittle, try a clear nail hardener and reapply often (plus make sure you're getting enough calcium).

Sure, you already got the news from your home pregnancy test — but it doesn't hurt to hear it confirmed by a doctor, which is one reason you're probably looking forward to your very first prenatal doctor's appointment. Expect this checkup to be exciting…and long.

Ask your practitioner whether there are any COVID-19 rules you should know about and follow before coming in for your appointment.

Once you arrive, you'll have a thorough physical, including a pelvic exam, Pap smear and initial blood tests to determine your blood type, Rh factor, whether you're iron-deficient and whether your baby is at risk for chromosomal abnormalities.

You'll also be tested for sexually transmitted infections, immunity to rubella (German measles) and ethnic-specific genetic diseases. And you'll need to pee into a cup so your urine can be tested for glucose, protein, red and white blood cells, and bacteria.

Be prepared to answer lots of questions — health histories can take a while — but more importantly, bring a list of some of your own. Wondering whether you and Joe (aka your beloved extra-foamy mocha cappuccino) will have to part ways now that you're expecting? Why your chest suddenly resembles a map of an interstate highway? If having sex can hurt your baby? Don't just sit there — ask!

Remember, no question is silly now. While you’re at it, talk to your doctor about whether you should get noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) — a screening for chromosomal abnormalities recommended for some at-risk moms that’s given as early as week 10 of pregnancy.