Baby development

The development of the baby at 5 weeks of gestation, which is the beginning of the 2nd 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 now 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 relieve it is to chew pieces of ginger upon waking up, but the doctor may prescribe the use of a nausea medicine during the first months.

Fetal development at 5 weeks pregnant

Regarding the development of the fetus at 5 weeks of gestation, it can be noted that all the blocks that will give rise to the baby's vital organs are already formed.

Blood circulation between the baby and the mother is already happening and microscopic blood vessels are beginning to form.

The embryo receives oxygen through the placenta and the aminotic sac is formed.

The heart begins to form and is still the size of a poppy seed.

Fetus size at 5 weeks gestation

The size of the fetus at 5 weeks of gestation is no larger than a grain of rice.

Changes in women at 5 weeks of pregnancy

Changes in the 5-week pregnant woman include:

Drowsiness, excessive tiredness and morning sickness, which is why 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 for 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 the day, being more common in the morning upon waking. Increase in the size of the uterus, although not yet easily perceived by all; increased blood volume to fill the new blood vessels of the placenta and baby's organs; more painful and heavier breasts, with a slight tingling in the nipples, due to hormonal changes.

Emotional changes in pregnancy include: sensitivity, nervousness and anxiety. In this case, the ideal is to talk to your partner about what is happening so that they understand and can help you get through this phase better. It is also important to let the feelings be expressed without guilt because all of this is temporary.

The diet of the 5-week pregnant woman must be of quality and not in greater quantity because everything that the pregnant woman 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 highly seasoned 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 yoghurts, to avoid excessive weight gain.

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