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Saturday, February 18, 2012

weeks by week pregnancy - 5th Week

The embryo, which grows very quickly, like a tiny tadpole.


The heart and circulatory system are beginning to form. The tiny heart begins to beat and pump blood.


Skin, hair, nails, mammary glands and sweat glands and the tooth enamel begins to form.


Food and oxygen to your baby now come through the umbilical cord and placenta.


Pregnancy symptoms can appear this week, if not already done so. This may include nausea, breast tenderness, fatigue and a constant urge to urinate!


It is advisable to start or continue an exercise program, which will help you develop good muscle tone and endurance. That will definitely help you to manage work-related difficulties. Walking and swimming are all listed physical activities for pregnant women.


Your breasts are sore. To relieve this discomfort, try a sports bra.

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