5 Weeks Pregnant and Ultrasound
5th week of the Pregnancy – Baby size and weight
Baby on the 5th weeks of pregnancy:
In a five-weeks pregnant, the baby’s size is around 3-4 mm. It is not possible yet to talk about weight. Baby’s heartbeats can be seen and heard with ultrasound. Baby’s brain, nervous system and cardiovascular system has begun to develop.
When the embryo (baby) is examined microscopically from the outside, it is observed that the head part starts to become evident. Arm and leg buds are not obvious yet.
Mother on the 5th weeks of pregnancy:
In the fifth weeks of pregnancy, nausea and vomiting start in some of the mothers. Nausea and vomiting may not start so early weeks.The onset of nausea and vomiting is not an indication of the health of pregnancy. The mother may feel tenderness and tension on breast. Weekness is a common symptom in this period. If you have not been examined before this week, you should consult your doctor immediately, the necessary vitamins are given and tests should done. There is no special test performed during this period except for routine tests at the beginning of pregnancy. In these early weeks, the mother usually does not gain weight, and even a little weight loss can be due to the fact that she can not eat too much because of nausea and impatience, disgust. Mothers with weight loss do not have to worry, they are common these days and usually recover after 3 months, starting weight gain. As long as there is no bleeding and spotting, and unless there is an extra risk reported by the doctor, during these early weeks your doctor suggest usually have activities such as walking. You should not use any medicine other than the doctor’s recommendation. Avoid heavy exercises and sports. During these weeks, red or brown bleeding, spotting from the vagina can be a risk for abortion. In this case, it is necessary to immediately apply for examination and rest.