Pregnancy symptoms are some physical changes in a woman’s body due to the hormonal variation during pregnancy. These hormones are produced by the woman’s body as well as by the fetus, therefore, these pregnancy symptoms are the normal changes. If it is severe, you should consult your doctor. Pregnancy symptoms week 5, are the more prominent than the first month because now your second month has started.
Pregnancy symptoms week 5 involves a first trimester or second month of your pregnancy and seven months are left to go. Some symptoms become prominent at week 5 due to the rapid production of hUG, while some are going to diminish. This variation is under the control of your pregnancy hormones such as progesterone, estrogen, prolactin, and hUG produced by the hypothalamus as well as by the placenta.
Fetal Heartbeat at Week 5
You can hear your fetal heartbeat at week 5.5 to week 6 by the vaginal ultrasound.
Pregnancy Symptoms Week 5
You can experience the following symptoms at the five-week of your pregnancy.
1- Lightheadedness
Your blood pressure often tends to drop than normal during pregnancy. Lower blood pressure can cause fainting and dizziness. If you feel dizziness or lightheadedness, you should call your physician.
2- Morning Sickness
Morning sickness usually happens in week six, but it can happen earlier in some women. It can occur at any time of the day. Therefore take small several meals instead of big two or three meals to prevent it. If it is severe or going to aggressive, call your doctor. Don’t use any medication without the prescription of your doctor.
3- Breast Changes
One of the early signs of pregnancy. Your breast becomes swollen, tender, sore, and enlarged due to the level of the hormone. Nipple becomes more prominent and areola become darker. Milk production has started under the influence of the prolactin hormone.
4- Abdominal Cramps & Bloating
When your ovum is going to attach the uterine wall or your uterus is expanding, you might experience mild cramps and bloat. It may trigger coughing, sneezing, and position changes. Don’t be worry, it is not an alarming sign. But if you feel pain along with the cramps or bloating, you should immediately concerned with your doctor.
5- Frequent Urination
As you move ahead in your pregnancy, your uterus expanding too. Uterus expansion can put the pressure on your bladder and you might feel more urge to urinate. Thus, chances of infections are minimum due to frequent excretion of the waste products. Drinks more fluids to stay hydrated.
6- Fatigue
Your one of the important pregnancy hormone PROGESTERONE remains at its peak throughout the pregnancy. This hormone may make you more sleepy and fatigue. It is the most common symptom of the first trimester but can persist throughout the pregnancy in some women.
7- Vaginal Bleeding
Usually, vaginal bleeding occurs at the missed period due to the implantation of the fertilized ovum to the uterine wall. It is also known as spotting. But in some healthy women, this spotting remains during the whole first trimester Pregnancy. If the bleeding is profuse or severe, you should immediately call your doctor.
8- Constipation
Your food passed more slowly through your digestive tract due to give more time to your nutrients to get absorbed by your bloodstream. This delayed absorption can lead to constipation. Therefore, drink more fluids and consume more fibers and vegetables to relieve constipation.
