Week 5 Size: Apple Seed
About the size of an apple seed.
Relative Visual Scale
Solid circle represents your baby's size. Dotted circle shows the full-term week 40 size threshold.
Baby's Development
The baby's heart, brain, spinal cord, and blood vessels are beginning to form. The tiny heart is starting to beat and pump blood.
Weekly Milestones
- ✦ Heart Starts Beating
- ✦ Neural Tube Closes
Your Body & Symptoms
Hormone levels (hCG, progesterone, and estrogen) are surging. This can trigger early pregnancy symptoms as your cardiovascular system expands.
Common Symptoms this Week
Doctor & Care Recommendations
- ✓ Eat small, frequent meals to help combat nausea.
- ✓ Ginger tea or peppermint can help settle an upset stomach.
- ✓ Drink plenty of water to support your expanding blood volume.
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Weekly Health Guides & Resources
First Trimester Guide
Read comprehensive clinical milestones, screening checklists, and developmental guidelines for this phase.
Track & Relieve Symptoms
Learn why symptoms occur, home remedies, and clinical indicators for this week:
Food Safety Checklists
Verify safety statuses, listeria and mercury risks, and safe alternatives for:
Frequently Asked Questions: Week 5
Evidence-Based Clinical Sources for Week 5
PregWeeks is dedicated to medical transparency. Every milestone, symptom tip, and fetal development guideline for Week 5 is sourced directly from clinical guidelines published by leading obstetric authorities. Read more about our editorial methodology on our Medical Sources page.
Nutrition During Pregnancy FAQ
ACOGPatient and practitioner reference guidelines on prenatal nutritional intake, including essential vitamins, iron, calcium, and weight thresholds.
View Clinical Guideline ↗Early Pregnancy Loss (Practice Bulletin No. 200)
ACOGClinical guidelines on diagnostics, physical symptoms, and care options during early pregnancy challenges in the first trimester.
View Clinical Guideline ↗Food Safety for Pregnant Women
FDA / CDCStandard warnings and food safety guidelines regarding Listeria, Salmonella, and mercury levels in seafood during gestation.
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