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Week 6 of pregnancy: nutrients to focus on

Week 6 of 42 First trimester Source-backed Educational only

Short answer

In week 6, Niva puts folate, vitamin B6 and hydration first in its food ideas, with protein alongside. This is a food prompt, not a new target: the daily reference amounts for pregnancy stay the same from week to week.

Main focus in week 6

Folate. Food examples from ACOG: fortified cereal, enriched bread and pasta, peanuts, dark green leafy vegetables, orange juice, beans. Read more: Folic acid and folate in pregnancy
Vitamin B6. Read more: Pregnancy nutrients by week and trimester
Hydration. Read more: Week 11 Food Focus: Hydration

Also in view

Protein. Read more: Week 21 Food Focus: Protein

Why these nutrients

Folate and vitamin B6 are included in general pregnancy intake guidance. Niva uses the same focus for weeks 5 to 7.

Sources: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary Supplements and Life Stages: Pregnancy: Health Professional Fact Sheet.

Educational wellness support, not medical advice. Your care team can tell you what fits your diet, your history and any supplements you take.

Week 6 pregnancy reads

Published public Reads whose week ranges include week 6.

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Nutrition

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Prep

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Prep

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Comfort

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Care Questions

Week 7 Care Questions: Brain and face growth

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Weeks 5-9 · 4 min read

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Prep

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Food ideas for week 6, in your pocket.

Niva Pregnancy Wellness suggests meals for your week's nutrient focus. Free to download. Optional Niva Plus.