Nightmares?

Caitlin
For the past week or so I've been waking up to my baby fussing or screaming and when I go to get him I've notice that he isn't awake. If I wait a moment, he calms and goes back into a restful sleep. However, starting a few days ago he's been really resisting going to sleep and will only allow himself to sleep if myself or my spouse are holding him. Is it possible that he's having nightmares? Is it just a phase? What can I do to make this a little easier on him? He's only six weeks old.