5 weeks pregnant
At 5 weeks your baby is about the size of a sesame seed (about 2 mm). Here is what is happening for you both this week.
- Size
- a sesame seed
- Length · weight
- about 2 mm
- Trimester
- First
- Weeks to go
- 35
Your baby at 5 weeks
The neural tube, which becomes the brain and spinal cord, is forming. A simple heart tube begins to beat.
Your body at 5 weeks
Tiredness, sore breasts and needing to wee more often are common early signs.
Your to-do list for week 5
- Talk to your GP about pregnancy care options
- Check any medicines with your GP or pharmacist
Common questions
How many months pregnant is 5 weeks?
5 weeks is in month 2 of pregnancy and the first trimester.
How big is my baby at 5 weeks?
At 5 weeks your baby is about the size of a sesame seed (about 2 mm). Every baby grows at its own pace.
All 40 weeks
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