Week 5 | Month 2 + Pregnancy

Pregnancy Week 5

Summary  | Pregnancy week by week 5

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You’re at week 5 which means you’re at the start of the second month of your pregnancy. The first 5 weeks of your 40 week is just one step closer to your nine months due date.

It’s at this stage your baby starts developing and increasing in size from a pin head look to look more like a tadpole not more than 0.13 inches in size. The embryo is developing and is made up of three layers – the ectoderm, the mesoderm, and the endoderm.  These three layers will be the basis in the formation of the tissues and organs.

Pregnancy Signs & Symptoms

During week 5 of the pregnancy, many women have experienced least three symptoms mentioned in weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4.

• bloating, cramping, or spotting
• tiredness or fatigue
• headache
• irritability or mood swings
• nausea with or without vomiting
• frequent urination
• breast changes including tenderness, swelling, or tingling feeling, or noticeable blue veins
• raised basal body temperature
• mild pelvic cramping or discomfort without bleeding
• food cravings or aversions
• a heightened sense of smell
• metallic taste in the mouth

Share with us | What symptoms did you experienced during week 5 of your pregnancy?

Pregnancy Pictures

During week 5 of your pregnancy you begin to see your baby developing. We we have provided the below illustration to show your fetal development at week 5 of your pregnancy.

Pregnancy Questions

In week 5 you may have additional questions about this stage of your pregnancy like

• What’s happening at week 5 of your pregnancy?
• How should I feel at 5 weeks pregnant?

Note: If you don’t already have your personal obstetrician or gynecologist now is a good time to make an appointment with one that comes highly recommended.

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