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Pregnancy Week 5
Learn what is happening with your baby's development in week five. Plus, learn about miscarriage, changes in your complexion, and what healthy foods you should be eating now.
Feeling overjoyed one minute and equally stressed out the next? It's all part of the normal mood swings that come along with pregnancy. You might feel elated, depressed, angry, sentimental, powerful, and insecure.
This week, your little girl's ticker will start beating for the first time! (Neither you nor your doctor can hear it yet, but it may be possible to see the movement on an ultrasound.) And your little one has been really busy growing!
No matter how you're feeling, remember that getting enough sleep is a sure mood-booster. Eight hours or so of shut-eye can make a world of difference.
Share and celebrate your pregnancy with other moms-to-be.
- The Inside Story: Your Baby in Week Five
Find out what's happening with your growing baby's fetal development during her fifth week of pregnancy.
- Your Developing Baby: Week 5
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- Bleeding During Pregnancy: What's Normal, What's Not
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- Your Growing Breasts
Your belly isn't the only thing that grows during pregnancy. Find out how your breasts change.
- Complexion Problems
All those hormones can wreak havoc on your skin. Here's the lowdown on your pregnancy complexion.
- Ectopic Pregnancy
A common cause of bleeding in the first trimester, ectopic pregnancies occur in one out of every 100 cases. Here's what you need to kno...
- Genetic Screening
Genetic screening is an optional test offered during pregnancy. Find out if these tests are necessary for you and your baby-to-be.
- Increased Urination
Running to the restroom? This pregnancy symptoms is super common (and rather uncomfortable).
- Miscarriage
Miscarriages most often occur within the first three months of pregnancy. These important factors are essential must-knows for all moms...
- Finding a Good Pregnancy Bra
As your pregnancy breasts develop, be sure you take care of them! Check out our tips on finding a new bra.
- Doubts and Desires during Pregnancy
- Understanding Your Partner's Sexual Desires
Pregnancy and sex can be a tricky combination for some couples. Your changing body may make one of you feel especially amorous... while...
- When Not to Have Sex
Should you avoid having sex during pregnancy? For most women, it is perfectly safe to have sex at any stage of your pregnancy. But ther...
- Worrying about Your Baby-to-Be's Health
Worrying about your baby's health is a common pregnancy concern. Learn how to allay your fears, relax, and understand when you should c...
- The Buzz About Caffeine
To drink it or not to drink it, that's the question for so many pregnant moms. Here's the scoop on caffeine during pregnancy.
- Your First Trimester Diet
Eating well now and throughout your pregnancy is crucial. Make sure you get off on the right foot.
- Reading Food Labels
You're eating for two! The big difference from your pre-pregnancy diet isn't so much the quantity, but the quality of food. Here's what...
- Your Calorie Needs
You don't need that many more calories during pregnancy to maintain a healthy diet for you and baby. Here's what you should know.
- Q&A: Prescription Medication during Pregnancy
If you're curious about what prescription medications will be safe for you and baby, be sure to speak with your doctor.
- Q&A: Sharing Pregnancy News
When is the best time to share your big news? Our expert weighs in on the answer.
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