Pregnancy Stages of Pregnancy Week by Week 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. By Parents Editors Parents Editors The Parents Editors byline means there is an experienced group of editors and journalists behind the scenes of the article. Learn more about the Parents team, our core values, and editorial guidelines. our editorial guidelines Updated on July 12, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Mom's Changing Body 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—sometimes all in the same hour. Your hormones are flaring, so it's only natural for emotions to do the same, especially when a major life change is on the way. Mood swings are often the most intense during the next month, and they sometimes surge again toward the end of pregnancy. Also, you may be surprised to learn that about 10 to 12 percent of women will experience depression during pregnancy—nearly as many as those who do postpartum. If at any point during your pregnancy you feel depressed for more than two weeks, call your practitioner. Weekly Tip 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. And right now, you might feel like dozing off all the time—at work, in front of the TV, in mid-sentence—thanks to soaring progesterone levels, lower blood sugar, lower blood pressure, and increased blood volume. What Week 5 of Your Pregnancy Is Really Like This Week's To-Do List Pick up a pregnancy book.Read More Download a pregnancy app to help you stay organized for the next 8 months.Read More Buy a journal or memory book to record your milestones, symptoms, and questions for the next nine months.Read More Sign up for a due date club or join an in-person pregnancy support group.Read More Be sure to drink lots of water.Read More Talk to your insurance company to find out which local doctors and hospitals are covered by your plan.Read More This Week's FAQs When should I tell people that I'm pregnant? What prescription medications are safe during pregnancy? Must-Reads 5 Best Pregnancy Apps A Cheat Sheet to Pregnancy Hormones All About Prenatal Vitamins — Your Questions Answered Pregnant? 9 Must-Ask Ob-Gyn Questions Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit