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Your role as a partner and the first heartbeats!
2nd Trimester · Week 5
a peppercorn
📏 Length: 0.2 cm
⚖️ Weight: 0.1 g
For you
- 😴Your partner may feel exhausted during this period as her body is working overtime. Take on more household chores and encourage her to rest as much as possible.
- 💧Hormonal changes cause sensitivity and mood swings. Show understanding, make sure she always has water by her side for hydration, and help her schedule the first ultrasound appointment.
For your baby
- 💓This week your baby's little heart is forming and the circulatory system is starting to develop. It is one of the most critical moments, as the heart begins to pump blood for the first time.
- 🧠The neural tube, which will develop into the brain and spinal cord, begins 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 small tadpole, as it has a small 'tail' that will soon recede to form the lower part of the spine.
🏆 Milestones
Your baby's heart starts beating and your partner needs your care and support more than ever.