At 5 weeks pregnant, even though it’s very early in your pregnancy, exciting developments are happening. From the growth of your baby’s vital organs to the formation of the umbilical cord, your baby is growing rapidly. Your body is going through some big changes too, even if you’re not aware of them yet.
This week might be the week that you miss a period and begin to suspect that you’re pregnant (this may not be the case if your periods aren’t particularly regular). Here we’re looking at some of the early pregnancy symptoms at 5 weeks pregnant, as well as your baby’s growth and development and the importance of a healthy pregnancy diet.