Changes in the body of a woman at the 5th week of pregnancy

At the 5th week of pregnancy, you may notice some discomfort caused by physiological changes in the body associated with bearing a child. Many women talk about swelling of the breasts, fatigue and frequent urination. You can also experience nausea.

You should avoid drinking alcohol throughout the entire pregnancy, as it hurts the development of the child. You will also want to continue exercising physical activities that will help develop strength and endurance. With the help of loads, you can prevent some pain, and also prepare for childbirth. In addition, maintaining an active lifestyle, it will be easier for you to return to the form after giving birth. Choose a safe, moderately vigorous load. Walking and swimming is an excellent choice for pregnant women.

"As soon as I got pregnant, my breasts became immediately sensitive, so I started wearing my sports bra all the time." This really saved me from the discomfort. " - Jennifer.

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HCG

The hormone of chorionic gonadotropin (abbreviated as hCG) begins to be produced only in pregnant women. This hormone is produced by cells involved in the formation of the placenta, which nourishes the fetus and is attached to the uterine wall. HCG in the blood can first be recorded 11 days after conception. In the urine, the hormone appears about two weeks after the onset of fertilization. But the blood test is more correct, since in the blood the level of hCG is much higher. If 5 weeks of pregnancy (the period when a woman usually first learns of her situation) is without complications, the level of hCG increases every 2 to 3 days. The maximum level of hCG is observed in the first 8 to 11 weeks, then the level returns to normal and is more or less stable until the end of pregnancy.

Progesterone

In the place of the ruptured follicle begins to form a yellow body, which is a new gland of internal secretion, necessary for the development of hormones necessary for pregnancy. The most important hormones in this period are estrogen and progesterone. It is the influence of these hormones that causes a number of unpleasant "satellites" of pregnancy. 5 week of pregnancy is characterized by increased work of estrogen, which prepares the mammary glands to produce milk. The breast of the woman swells a little, there is soreness in the area of the nipples (as the process of filling the ducts is activated). Together with estrogen, progesterone starts active work. Under the influence of these hormones there is a relaxation of smooth muscles, the tone of the uterus is prevented. But not only the uterus is affected by the hormone - all internal organs experience the action of progesterone: reduced stomach contraction, intestine tone. As a result, the pregnant woman begins to suffer from constipation, heartburn, nausea.

Basal temperature

Elevated basal temperature (above 37 degrees) is noted before and after ovulation. Also, the temperature remains relatively high, from the day of conception to about 16 weeks of gestation. During pregnancy, the measurement of basal temperature may be needed in order to timely identify the threat of miscarriage, as a decrease in basal temperature in a pregnant woman can begin when the fetus rejects the woman's body. In pregnancy, taking place without pathologies, the temperature should be 37 degrees and above. Approximately from four months of pregnancy the temperature is normalized and there is no need to measure it. 5 week of pregnancy is the most vulnerable, so at this time you need to be extremely cautious and listen to your inner sensations with a drop in basal temperature. Pain in the lower abdomen, in the lower back, regular hardening, softening of the mammary glands - these symptoms should alert a pregnant woman, since this condition precedes a spontaneous miscarriage. In modern conditions, women practically do not measure basal temperature, however this type of diagnosis can significantly help prevent the pathological development of the embryo.

Stomach

5 week of pregnancy on the size of the abdomen in most cases is not affected, because during this period the uterus has increased quite a bit, but it is better to give up favorite narrow jeans. At this time it is better to wear loose clothes that would not press on the stomach. At this time, it is difficult for others to notice the changed position of the future mother.

If a woman at this time feels a pulling pain in the lower abdomen (similar to premenstrual), this may be due to the tone of the uterus, which can cause a miscarriage. This state is familiar to many women in the early stages. With soreness, you need to lie more, do not worry, do not wear high heels, do not have sex. Pain can be associated not with the uterus, but with the intestine. The pain caused by the intestines becomes aggravated after a long sitting, from squashing the stomach. Also, the pain in the lower abdomen can accompany the growth of the uterus, which is caused by the tension of the muscles that support it. But if the pain resembles pain before or during menstruation, and also accompanied by bloody (brownish) secretions from the vagina, this indicates a threat of miscarriage and you need to urgently seek medical help.

Uterus

5 week of pregnancy is the time of a significant increase in the uterus, however, this is not yet apparent. At this time, the uterus has the shape of an egg, you can observe a slight protrusion on the side where the fetal egg is located, i.e. The uterus does not increase evenly. Over time, elongated forms of the uterus acquire spherical outlines. At the 5th week, the uterus is already large enough, and a good specialist can expect pregnancy when examined.

Chest

Changes that occur in the body of a woman with the onset of pregnancy affect the entire body. The visible changes in the mammary glands of a woman begin precisely on the fifth week of pregnancy. At this time, the breast becomes larger in size, painful sensations appear in the chest (pain, tingling, itching, etc.), the sensitivity of the nipples rises, the veins become noticeable, the areola of the nipples become darker. 5 week of pregnancy is the period of active work of the body, the production of hormones, etc. It is with hormonal changes associated unpleasant sensations in the mammary glands, so begins active work to prepare for the production of milk for feeding in the future baby. In most cases, after a while, all these unpleasant sensations in the chest will disappear, but in rare cases, women can be uncomfortable throughout the pregnancy.

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