The development of the baby at 5 weeks gestation, which is the beginning of the second month of pregnancy, is marked by the appearance of a groove in the back of the embryo, and a small protuberance that will be the head, but which is still smaller than the head of a pin.
At this stage the mother may experience many nausea in the morning and what can be done to alleviate is chewing bits of ginger upon waking, but the doctor may prescribe the use of a medicine for nausea during the first months.
Fetal development with 5 weeks of pregnancy
Regarding the development of the fetus with 5 weeks of gestation it can be noted that all the blocks that will give birth to the baby's vital organs are already formed.
The blood circulation between the baby and the mother is already happening and microscopic blood vessels begin to form.
The embryo receives oxygen through the placenta and the amnotic sac is formed.
The heart begins to form and is still the size of a poppy seed.
Fetal size at 5 weeks gestation
The size of the fetus at 5 weeks' gestation is not larger than a grain of rice.
Changes in the woman with 5 weeks of pregnancy
Changes in the 5-week pregnant woman include:
- Drowsiness, excessive fatigue and morning sickness, so it is important for the pregnant woman to rest whenever possible;
- Increased metabolism due to the work your body needs to do for the baby's development;
- Increased heart rate and breathing because it is necessary to send oxygen to the baby, leaving the pregnant woman almost always sleepy and tired;
- Disgust with certain foods and frequent nausea, which can happen at any time of day, being more common in the morning upon waking.
- Increased uterus size, although not yet easily perceived by all;
- Increased blood volume to fill the new blood vessels of the placenta and the baby's organs;
- More painful and heavy breasts, may feel a slight tingling in the nipples, due to the hormonal changes.
Emotional changes in pregnancy include: sensitivity, nervousness, and anxiety. In this case the ideal is to talk with the partner about what is happening so that he understands and can help to get through this phase better. It is also important to let feelings be expressed without guilt because all this is fleeting.
The feeding of the pregnant woman of 5 weeks should be of quality and not in more quantity because everything that the pregnant eats passes to the baby. Preference should be given to: fresh foods, fruits, cooked vegetables, fish, whole grains, water and skim milk, and avoid: sweets, cakes, industrialized and very spicy foods, and alcoholic or very sugary drinks.
The pregnant woman may feel more hungry than usual but it is important to ensure the intake of a greater amount of nutrients and therefore the ideal is not to eat sweets or fatty foods giving preference to fruits, cereals and yogurts, to avoid excessive weight gain.
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Your pregnancy by quarter
To make your life easier and you do not waste time looking, we separate all the information you need for each trimester of gestation. What quarter are you in?
- 1st Quarter (1st to 13th week)
- 2nd Quarter (14th to 27th week)
- 3rd Quarter (from the 28th to the 41st week)
