5 Weeks Pregnant

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5 Weeks Pregnant

If you did not find out about your pregnancy, you would have by now. It is typical for moms to be to figure out they are pregnant around week five. That is because you have probably realized that you have not had your period in a while and took a pregnancy test. Also, in the fifth week of pregnancy, heightened hormone levels may be causing symptoms including swollen breasts, nausea, and exhaustion which are difficult to ignore. These are also the hormones that your pregnancy test picked up on and gave you a positive result.


What to expect in the Fifth Week

The Size of The Baby in the Fifth Week

Now, your baby is the equivalent of the size of an apple seed in the fifth week. Well, the fetus is already measurable—though it is just 0.13 inches from head to bum at the fifth week of your pregnancy. Your baby is gearing up for a lot more development. And they will be almost double in size in the next week.

The Monthly Equivalent for the Fifth Week of Pregnancy

You are in the second month of pregnancy in the fifth week. While it is true that you just found out that you are expecting a baby, but it is also true that you are already one month along. This is because most doctors count conception from the first day of the last cycle. Also, although many people claim that pregnancy lasts nine months, it lasts 40 weeks. If a month is divided into four weeks, that equals ten months. So, a typical pregnancy lasts around ten months. Some months, of course, have five weeks. That is why many doctors do not keep track of your pregnancy by month and instead refer to your progress by week.

Symptoms

The pregnancy signs you are experiencing in your fifth week are just the start of a lot of changes your body will undergo. You do not need to fear these changes for the remainder of your pregnancy because of the kind of discomfort you are facing right now. Many expectant mothers believe the first trimester is the most difficult but think of it as a way to get the difficult parts out of the way early. Meanwhile, look after yourself by getting lots of rest, eating well, and figuring out ways to make yourself feel better. If you are curious what to expect at five weeks pregnant, the following is a list of the most common symptoms:

  • Sore breasts. In the fifth week of pregnancy, aching breasts may be the most frequent symptom. You will notice that your breasts will get tender and sore, and your areolas may start darkening. This is because your body will start preparing to make milk for the baby.
  • Morning sickness. Nausea will strike at any time during early pregnancy, not just in the morning. Unfortunately, several pregnant women develop nausea during the day. If you are five weeks pregnant with twins, you might experience extreme morning sickness. Experiment with various methods to see what fits well for you in terms of settling the queasiness. One good way is eating short, regular meals. Also, you can try Vitamin B6, ginger tablets, nausea-relieving lozenges or lollipops, and acupressure wristbands to relieve nausea.
  • It is natural to want to sleep in the middle of the day, or even after you just woke up from a deep sleep, or well, pretty much any time when you are five weeks along. Your energy reserves are zapped from nurturing a child in your belly, and the only thing you can do now is to get some extra rest, mild exercise, and eat every few hours.
  • Frequent urination. Early on in your pregnancy, you will find that you need to pee more often. Part of the reason for this symptom at five weeks pregnant is that your kidneys are expanding.
  • Cramping about 4 or 5 weeks may mean that the embryo has successfully implanted into the uterine lining. That may even be an indication that your uterus is stretching your ligaments as it expands. If you are experiencing serious or painful cramping at five weeks pregnant, contact the doctor to get it checked out and make sure it is not an indication of a problem.
  • Spotting can be alarming when you are pregnant, but that little blood on your panties may also be a sign of implantation. Since your cervix is more responsive now that you are pregnant, you could spot a little after sex as well. This is completely natural, so if you are feeling anything that is more like bleeding than spotting in the fifth week or if you are worried about something, it is a good idea to see the doctor.

Some expectant mothers experience no signs at all when they are in their fifth week of pregnancy. Also, for some, the signs can appear and disappear. For both these cases, it is completely fine, and it is not an indicator that something is wrong with your pregnancy.

Things to Expect in The Fifth Week of Pregnancy

Since the experience and symptoms of pregnancy vary very much from person to person, it is best to plan for everything rather than some specific symptoms. For one, you are going to be more exhausted than normal, and your body is probably just started to feel wobbly. But it is due to your pregnancy hormones and the fact that your body is nurturing your baby. Also, there is no harm in being cautious and in contacting the doctor to check in if the symptoms are serious. 


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