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5 Weeks Pregnant<\/h1>\n

Answers to all the questions you have this early in pregnancy<\/h2>\n

Are you 5 weeks pregnant? Then you probably have lots of questions, but perhaps not many people yet to ask
\nthem to. Many people wait until around 3 months before sharing the good news. But of course you don’t want
\nto wait that long! That’s why we’ve put together the answers to all your questions about being 5 weeks
\npregnant below<\/p>\n

Make an appointment<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n

What happens in week 5 of pregnancy?<\/h2>\n

The organs are formed in these first weeks. Around week 5 of your pregnancy, your baby is actually still only 3
\nweeks old. At this point it still looks like a kind of tadpole, with the beginnings of what will become the arms
\nand legs. The brain, spinal cord, heart and circulatory system are developing during these days.<\/p>\n

How big is the baby at 5 weeks pregnant?<\/h2>\n

During this period your baby is about 2 millimetres in size, so still tiny! In fact, we don’t call it a baby yet but an
\nembryo. The embryonic stage lasts until 11 weeks, after which we speak of the foetus.<\/p>\n\"5\n

How big is the baby at 5 weeks pregnant?<\/h2>\n

During this period your baby is about 2 millimetres in size, so still tiny! In fact, we don’t call it a baby yet but an embryo. The embryonic stage lasts until 11 weeks, after which we speak of the foetus.<\/p>\n

What do you feel at 5 weeks pregnant?<\/h2>\n

You won’t feel your baby yet for a while, but that doesn’t mean you won’t notice anything of your pregnancy. You may already be experiencing quite a few pregnancy symptoms, such as fatigue and nausea. You may also be retaining extra fluid and your digestion may be working more slowly. This can cause things like constipation or abdominal pain. You may also have more discharge, heartburn and tender or even painful breasts. And because your blood pressure drops, you may notice that you feel dizzy quickly. Some women also find they sleep poorly, get more headaches, experience heart palpitations and mood swings. You might also suddenly find certain smells very unpleasant or even off-putting. That’s because in early pregnancy your sense of smell and taste become much stronger. So quite a long list of possible pregnancy symptoms. But rest assured, by no means everyone experiences all of these symptoms.<\/p>\n

Can you already have a baby bump?<\/h2>\n

Yes, it’s possible that at 5 weeks pregnant you’re already starting to see a small bump. But that’s not yet due to your baby or your uterus growing. A bump this early in pregnancy is more likely caused by your bowels. These work more slowly during pregnancy, which causes them to become bloated.<\/p>\n

How high is the risk of miscarriage at 5 weeks?<\/h2>\n

Especially early in pregnancy, there is a risk of miscarriage. Between weeks 4 and 6 the risk is around 12%. After that, the risk decreases more and more. You can recognise a (starting) miscarriage by bleeding, severe abdominal cramps, nausea and\/or extreme fatigue. Do bear in mind that not all of these symptoms are always a sign of this, as half of pregnant women who experience some bleeding early in their pregnancy go on to have a healthy pregnancy. Do you have one or more of these symptoms? Then don’t hesitate and contact us straight away. 2<\/p>\n

Can you already see or hear the baby at 5 weeks pregnant?<\/h2>\n

You usually can’t hear the little heart until around week 12. Before that, your uterus still sits behind the pubic bone, which blocks the sound. At 5 weeks, an ultrasound doesn’t usually take place yet. Even if it did, this early in pregnancy you would only be able to see whether a gestational sac has implanted in the uterus. A heartbeat might only become visible from week 6 or 7 onwards.<\/p>\n

What should I pay attention to now that I’m pregnant?<\/h2>\n

As soon as you know you’re pregnant, it’s wise to pay attention to your diet and lifestyle. It’s even better to start doing so if you’re trying to get pregnant. But now that you’re 5 weeks pregnant, we advise you to:<\/p>\n