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Week 5: A tiny heart starts beating! ❤️
1st Trimester · Week 5
a peppercorn
📏 Length: 0.2 cm
⚖️ Weight: 0.1 g
For you
- 😴Fatigue is very intense during this period, as your body is working overtime to create the placenta. Do not push yourself and try to rest as much as you can throughout the day.
- 💧Your hormones are increasing rapidly, which can cause breast sensitivity or frequent urination. Stay well hydrated and do not hesitate to contact your doctor to schedule your first ultrasound.
For your baby
- 💓This week your baby's tiny heart is forming and the circulatory system is beginning to develop. This is one of the most critical moments, as the heart starts pumping blood for the first time.
- 🧠The neural tube, which will develop into the brain and spinal cord, is starting to close. Continuing to take folic acid is essential for the proper completion of this process.
💡 Fun Fact
At this stage, the embryo looks a bit like a tiny tadpole, as it has a small 'tail' that will soon recede to form the lower part of the spine.