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5 Weeks Pregnant

Welcome to the fifth week of your pregnancy It is still early in your pregnancy and you may have only recently tested positive. If you haven’t started having any pregnancy symptoms, you might be getting a little worried. In this week’s newsletter we are going to discuss some of the common fears and concerns in early pregnancy. Is cramping during pregnancy normal? What if you don’t have morning sickness? Does that mean something is wrong? We are going to help answer your questions about the most common things moms worry about in the first few weeks of their pregnancies.

What is going on with mom & baby

Baby: Baby is approximately 2 mm long. Your baby’s neural tube has formed. You can see little buds forming that will become the arms and legs of your baby. Your baby’s brain, nervous system, and cardiovascular system are forming.

Mom: You may be feeling fatigued. Morning sickness is very common during the first few weeks of pregnancy. If you are feeling sick, you may want to try eating small frequent meals. Some women have problems with headaches in early pregnancy because of the rise in progesterone and other hormones.

This week’s Pregnancy Checklist

		If you have not scheduled your first prenatal appointment, schedule your appointment this week.
		Write a list of questions to ask your doctor during your first prenatal appointment.
		Stock up on healthy foods and purchase snacks that are easy on the stomach.
		Create a routine for taking prenatal vitamins and drinking adequate water.
		Schedule a dental appointment. Be sure to tell them you are pregnant.
		Talk with your partner about how and when to share your pregnancy with friends, family or coworkers.

Common Fears and Concerns in Early Pregnancy

Cramping - You may notice mild cramping as your uterus stretches and grows. If you have severe cramping or are bleeding you should call your doctor.

Spotting or bleeding - 20-25% of women have spotting during pregnancy. Spotting after sex or around the time your period would have been due is not uncommon. If you have spotting during your pregnancy, give your doctor a call. More than likely a phone call to your doctor will ease your mind.

No morning sickness- Some women have nausea or vomiting in early pregnancy. Other women only notice a slight queasy feeling occasionally and some women just don’t have problems with morning sickness at all. If you are one of the moms that don’t have morning sickness don’t worry. It is nothing to worry about.

Having sex - Many moms (and dads) worry about sex during early pregnancy. Your baby is surrounded by a sac of amniotic fluid which protects her and keeps her safe. Sex is not a cause of miscarriage. Unless you have had bleeding or your doctor advises you not to have sex, you can continue having sex as much as you want.

Not feeling pregnant - A lot of women just don’t “feel” pregnant right away. This is nothing to worry about. You may not notice symptoms this early or you just may not “feel” pregnant until later in your pregnancy.

Headaches During Pregnancy

Headaches are a common complaint during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. Your blood volume increases during your pregnancy. This, along with shifting hormone levels, may be one of the reasons why you may have more frequent headaches.

Here are some tips for dealing with headaches during pregnancy:

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5 Weeks Pregnant

What is going on with mom & baby

This week’s Pregnancy Checklist

Common Fears and Concerns in Early Pregnancy