5 weeks pregnant: the key facts
| Trimester | First trimester |
|---|---|
| Month of pregnancy | Month 2 (approximately) |
| Week of pregnancy | Week 6 (5 weeks completed) |
| Weeks to the due date | 35 weeks |
| Days since conception (approx.) | 21 days |
| Baby’s size (rough comparison) | About the size of a sesame seed |
What typically happens at 5 weeks
The neural tube — which becomes the brain and spinal cord — is forming, and the heart is beginning to develop. This is when many people first find out they are pregnant.
In the first trimester, the body is adjusting quickly to rising pregnancy hormones. Tiredness, nausea and breast tenderness are common, although some people notice very few symptoms. At 5 weeks you have about 9 weeks to go until the second trimester begins at 14 weeks.
Every pregnancy is different, and the timing of tests and appointments depends on your healthcare provider and country. If something worries you — for example bleeding, severe pain, fluid leaking or, later in pregnancy, a change in your baby’s movements — contact your midwife, doctor or maternity unit straight away.
5 weeks pregnant in days and months
5 weeks is 35 days of pregnancy, counted from the first day of the last period, which is 13% of the way through a 40-week pregnancy. In months, 5 weeks is roughly 1.1 calendar months — usually described as month 2 of pregnancy. Because the baby’s age is counted from conception, it is about two weeks younger than the pregnancy: roughly 3 weeks of fetal age.
Your dates if you are 5 weeks pregnant today
Being 5 weeks pregnant today means the first day of your last period was around and conception most likely happened around . Your estimated due date is , and you will reach full term (39 weeks) around . For dates based on your actual period, use the calculator above or the main Due Date Calculator.
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