Week 5 Of Pregnancy

You're late! It's time to make an appointment with a gynecologist to confirm that you are pregnant.
Wondering if this is really it. Maybe it's just a feeling or intuition? You will probably, before going to the doctor, might want to check your own doubts. You will do a pregnancy test, but beware: if you do it too early, you will get a false negative result.


What happens to your body

The possibility of miscarriagePregnancy can trigger countless concerns in your head, from those quite superficial as: "Will I be a good mother?", To more serious ones: "Is my baby developing normally?". Normal is that you have many questions and concerns. The possibility of spontaneous miscarriage is one of the biggest concerns, especially in the first trimester, when it usually happens.

But some abortions are happening at such an early stage of pregnancy that a woman does not know she was pregnant, but thinks that with a little delay received regular menstruation.

Causes of Miscarriage

Spontaneous abortion is a traumatic experience, especially because the cause remains unknown. Doctors classify triggers of miscarriage in two categories: chromosomal problems or women's health status. More than half miscarriage in the first 13 weeks of pregnancy are caused by problems with the chromosomes of the fetus. The chromosomes, which carry the genetic inheritance of your baby may be damaged, or may carry too much or too little information, or simply have a wrong configuration. The odds of that happening increases with the age of women.

Reason of spontaneous miscarriage may be hiding in a woman's health. Moms who smoke, drink too much or take drugs more often have problems in pregnancy, and thus more likely to experience a miscarriage. In less common risk factors belong infection or untreated problems with the uterus and cervix.

Talk to your gynecologist

Be sure to consult with a your gynecologist if you have any health problems. It is also important to be aware that a lot of exertion, for example, at work, during exercise or even sex, increases the risk of miscarriage. Report if you notice bleeding spot on the clothes or if you suddenly start to bleed profusely. There are some noticeable signs of miscarriage like severe pain in the lower back or vaginal discharge.

All about your baby

In the week 5 of pregnancy your baby takes the form of the letter C - the head is beginning to form, as well as the legs . Down the back one pipe is forming which would later become  baby's brain and spinal cord. Baby's hart is forming in the middle of the the letter C.

How big is baby?

The embryo is the size of a raisin, from 1.5-3 mm.


Frequently asked questions about pregnancy

Why do I need to see a doctor?

The first visit to the gynecologist after you suspect you got pregnant, comes down to confirmation of your suspicion. The doctor will probably look for urine to do quick analysis. If it is positive, follows blood sampling for a detailed analysis, calculating the time of birth and prescription of vitamins and minerals.

How is date of birth calculated?

The average pregnancy lasts 280 days or 40 weeks, starting from the first day of your last menstrual period. If you know that date, add seven days and nine months and you will get your date of delivery. This date will etched in your memory, because it will be the most often asked question in the next nine months.

Blood analysis are done to determine the following:
Level of hormone hCG,
Complete blood count, hemoglobin and sedimentation
Blood group and Rh factor
Tests for syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, rubella immunity and, if necessary, toxoplasmosis, and cytomegalovirus
Common biochemical analysis


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Text:zena.blic.rs
Translator: MD V.Comagic
Image: babycenter.com
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