What does a five week miscarriage look like

What Does a Miscarriage Look Like? Bleeding, Duration, and More

A miscarriage is a spontaneous pregnancy loss before 20 weeks of gestation. Some 8 to 20 percent known pregnancies end in miscarriage, with the majority happening before the 12th week.

The signs and symptoms of miscarriage vary from person to person. Symptoms may also vary depending on how far along you are. For example, a fetus at 14 weeks will be much larger than a fetus at 5 weeks of gestation, so there may be more bleeding and tissue loss with a later miscarriage.

Miscarriage symptoms may include:

spotting or bleeding from the vagina
abdominal cramping or pain in the lower back
passage of tissue, fluid, or other products from the vagina

Read on to learn more about identifying a miscarriage and what to do if you suspect you’re experiencing one.

Bleeding may start as light spotting, or it could be heavier and appear as a gush of blood. As the cervix dilates to empty, the bleeding becomes heavier.

The heaviest bleeding is generally over within three to five hours from the time heavy bleeding begins. Lighter bleeding may stop and start over one to two weeks before it completely ends.

The color of the blood can range from pink to red to brown. Red blood is fresh blood that leaves the body quickly. Brown blood, on the other hand, is blood that’s been in the uterus a while. You may see discharge the color of coffee grounds, or near black, during a miscarriage.

Exactly how much bleeding you’ll experience depends on a variety of circumstances, including how far along you are and whether or not your miscarriage is progressing naturally.

While you may see a lot of blood, let your doctor know if you fill more than two sanitary pads an hour for two or more hours in a row.

What does a missed miscarriage look like?

You may not experience bleeding or other symptoms with a miscarriage, at least at first.

A missed miscarriage, also referred to as a missed abortion, happens when the fetus has died but the products of conception remain in the uterus. This type of miscarriage is usually diagnosed via ultrasound.

Just as with the amount of blood you’ll see, the duration of a miscarriage will vary from person to person and even from pregnancy to pregnancy.

In many cases, a miscarriage will take around two weeks to pass naturally. Your doctor may prescribe the medication misoprostol (Cytotec) to help a miscarriage pass more quickly. Bleeding may start within two days of beginning the medication. For others, it may take up to two weeks.

Once the miscarriage has started, the tissue and heaviest bleeding should be passed in about three to five hours. After the fetus has passed, you may still experience spotting and mild tissue loss for one to two weeks.

It may be difficult to tell a very early miscarriage from a late period. In fact, many miscarriages happen before a person even knows they’re pregnant.

In general, a miscarriage will cause more intense symptoms than a menstrual period. For example:

Your menstrual flow may be relatively similar from month to month with heavy days and light days. A miscarriage can also have heavy and light days, but bleeding may be especially heavy at times and last longer than you’re used to.
Bleeding from a miscarriage may also contain large clots and tissue you don’t normally see during your period.
Cramps can be a part of your normal monthly cycle, but with a miscarriage, they may be particularly painful as the cervix dilates.
The color of blood during your period can range from pink to red to brown. If you see a color you’re not used to seeing, it may be a sign of miscarriage.

Always contact your doctor if you’re pregnant and experience bleeding. While a miscarriage can’t be stopped once it starts, you doctor can run tests to help determine if you’re experiencing the loss of your pregnancy or something else.

To diagnose a miscarriage, your doctor will likely perform an ultrasound to look for the baby’s heartbeat, if you’re far enough along to see a heartbeat. Your doctor may also order a blood test to check human chorionic gonadotropin (hcG) levels to see if they’re rising or falling.

If a miscarriage is confirmed, your doctor may suggest “expectant management” or waiting for the miscarriage to pass naturally. This generally happens within two weeks.

Incomplete miscarriage

The miscarriage may be incomplete if:

your bleeding is particularly heavy
you have a fever
an ultrasound reveals there’s still tissue in your uterus

If this is the case, your doctor may suggest a dilation and curettage (D and C), which is a surgical procedure done to remove remaining tissue. The procedure is done under general or regional anesthesia, and is considered safe. D and C doesn’t usually lead to long-term complications.

Threatened miscarriage

It’s important to report any bleeding or pain you experience in your pregnancy to your doctor. In some cases, you may have what’s called a threatened miscarriage, and there may be certain treatments that can help. These include:

hormone supplements if the bleeding is caused by low progesterone
a cerclage (stitch in the cervix) if the issue is with the cervix opening prematurely

Speak with your healthcare provider if you’re looking to get pregnant again after a miscarriage. While it may be safe to start trying after your first normal period, you may want to schedule a checkup depending on the cause or the number of miscarriages you’ve had.

The reason for loss isn’t always known, but around half of miscarriages are caused by issues with the baby’s chromosomes.

Other possible causes include:

uterine issues
hormonal imbalances
other health conditions, such as diabetes, autoimmune disorders, or polycystic ovary syndrome

After a miscarriage, you may have hcG in your blood for one to two months, which could lead to a false positive pregnancy test. In most cases, your period will return within four to six weeks, though you may start ovulating almost immediately following a miscarriage.

Speak with your doctor about birth control options if you don’t wish to become pregnant after a miscarriage.

Will I miscarry again?

Having one miscarriage doesn’t necessarily increases your chances of having another. The risk remains around 20 percent.

Two or more miscarriages is referred to as recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). The risk of miscarriage after two losses is 28 percent. After three consecutive losses, it increases to 43 percent.

Only 1 percent of people experience three or more miscarriages. About 65 percent of those with unexplained RPL go on to have successful pregnancies.

Activities like exercise, work, morning sickness, and sex don’t cause miscarriages. Even things like smoking or drinking alcohol or caffeine, which can lead to other complications, are also unlikely to lead to early pregnancy loss.

A miscarriage can be physically painful, and it may also cause a variety of emotions. While your body may recover in a few weeks, be sure to take time to process your feelings, grieve, and reach out for help when you need it.

5 Weeks Pregnant Miscarriage - MyBump2Baby

A miscarriage is defined as “the loss of a pregnancy during the first 23 weeks”. Somewhere between 8 and 20 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage.

Most miscarriages happen before the 12th week of pregnancy, or during your first trimester.

In this article:

Can You Have A Miscarriage at 5 Weeks?
Why Am I Having Cramps at 5 Weeks Pregnant? – Is it Normal to Have Cramping at 5 Weeks Pregnant?
5 Weeks Early Pregnancy Symptoms
Different Types of Miscarriage
How Long Does Vaginal Bleeding from a Miscarriage Last?
Different Types of Miscarriage
How Heavy is 5 Week Miscarriage Bleeding?
Miscarriage Risk Factors
FAQs – Miscarriages at 5 Weeks Pregnant

Can You Have A Miscarriage at 5 Weeks?

You can have a miscarriage at any point of your pregnancy, although they are much more likely within the first 12 weeks (first trimester) of pregnancy.

Depending on the point of pregnancy you are in, depends on whether it may be considered a chemical pregnancy or early miscarriage.

A miscarriage at 5 weeks pregnant is considered to be a very early miscarriage.

A chemical pregnancy is a pregnancy loss that happens within the first 5 weeks of pregnancy, so a miscarriage at 5 weeks pregnant may be considered a chemical pregnancy.

Why Am I Having Cramps at 5 Weeks Pregnant? – Is it Normal to Have Cramping at 5 Weeks Pregnant?

Cramping at 5 weeks pregnant is usually nothing to worry about; it usually means that the embryo has implanted into your uterus (implantation has occured), or that your uterus is expanding nicely, to prepare to accomodate your developing embryo, or baby, for the next 8 months or so. If you are worried you can book a 5 week ultrasound scan!

If your cramps are severe or painful, you should contact your nearest healthcare professional to ensure that it’s not a sign of a problem. If they suspect a miscarriage, they may want to perform an early 4 week ultrasound scan.

Below are more miscarriage symptoms at 5 weeks:

Signs of an Early Miscarriage – 5 Weeks

Cramping that is slightly more severe than in your normal menstrual period
Sharp or Severe Pain
Bleeding from your vagina
Loss of your usual pregnancy symptoms

5 Weeks Early Pregnancy Symptoms

Experiencing a loss of your usual pregnancy symptoms is a sign of miscarriage.

Fatigue
Morning Sickness
Spotting
Mild Cramping
Bloating
Mood swings
Heightened Sense of Smell
Breast Tenderness

Different Types of Miscarriage

There are several different kinda of miscarriage: complete, missed, incomplete, threatened and inevitable.

Complete

When a miscarriage occurs during the first 5 weeks of pregnancy, it is considered a very early miscarriage. It is called a chemical pregnancy. At this stage, you may not have even known that you were pregnant.

During a miscarriage, your bleeding may start as light spotting and develop into gushes of blood.

As the cervix dilates to prepare for the miscarriage, you will begin bleeding more heavily.

During very early pregnancy loss, you will only experience bleeding similar in strength to your period.

The colour of your blood during a miscarriage can vary: pink blood usually appears during light bleeding, red blood is fresh blood which has left the uterus instantly (like on your period) and brown blood is old blood that has taken longer to release. During a miscarriage, you may also see discharge like coffee grounds or nearly black in colour.

Missed Miscarriage

A missed miscarriage is when loss of pregnancy occurs, but the products of conception remain inside of the uterus. Due to there being no bleeding, a missed miscarriage is usually diagnosed via an ultrasound scan.

Incomplete Miscarriage

An incomplete miscarriage is when all of the products of conception are not passed through the cervix.

Signs of incomplete miscarriages are unusually heavy bleeding and a fever. An incomplete miscarriage can be diagnosed via an ultrasound scan- as the ultrasound reveals whether there is any pregnancy tissue remaining in your uterus.

To remove the rest of the pregnancy tissue, surgery may be performed. This surgery is also known as a dilation and curettage, or D & C.

Threatened Miscarriage

A threatened miscarriage is when vaginal bleeding occurs during pregnancy. Bleeding from your vagina does not always lead to miscarriages.

Mild cramping at 5 weeks pregnant may also be a sign of a threatened miscarriage at 5 weeks, although cramping is not always present.

After a threatened miscarriage, there is an 83% chance of your pregnancy resuming. If you experience bleeding during pregnancy, you should consult your doctor.

Inevitable

An inevitable miscarriages can either come after a a threatened miscarriage or without any warning at all.

In an inevitable miscarriage, there usually a larger amount of vaginal bleeding and painful lower abdominal cramps.

How Long Does Vaginal Bleeding From A Miscarriage Last?

How long a miscarriage (and bleeding) lasts, depends on how far along you were in the pregnancy and how long it takes for your body to expel the fetal tissue.

In many cases, it takes around two weeks for a miscarriage to pass naturally. Once a miscarriage starts, the majority of tissue and blood will be expelled in approximately 3 and 5 hours.

How Heavy is 5 Week Miscarriage Bleeding?

At 5 weeks pregnant, miscarriage bleeding may be brown and resemble coffee grounds, or can be bright red to pink.

This vaginal bleeding may be light, stop intermittently, or be like a heavy period.

Miscarriage Risk Factors

There are some factors which can increase your chances of having a miscarriage. You can read about these risk factors below.

Age

Women who are above 35 years of age are at higher risk of miscarriage.

At 35 years old, you have a miscarriage risk of 20%. At 40 years old, the risk doubles to around 40% and at around 45 years old, the risk doubles again to around 80%.

Weight

Having an unhealthy weight (underweight or overweight) increases the risk of miscarriage.

Previous Miscarriages

If you have experienced three or more miscarriages (recurrent miscarriage), you are at a high risk of miscarrying during pregnancy.

Uterine or Cervical Problems

Uterine or cervical issues (such as uterine abnormalities or an incompetent cervix) may increase the risk of miscarriage.

Smoking, Alcohol or Drugs

Unsafe, or unhealthy habits, such as smoking, drinking alcohol heavily or using other recreational or illicit drugs increases your risk of miscarriage.

Chronic Medical Conditions

Chronic Conditions, such as uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure, can increase your risk of miscarriage.

Can you still get a positive pregnancy test after a miscarriage?

After a miscarriage, you may still receive positive pregnancy test results on a home pregnancy test for days or weeks after your miscarriage. This is due to the fact that the pregnancy hormone- hCG- is still present in your body- the hormone that allows you to test positive on a pregnancy test.

FAQs – Miscarriages at 5 Weeks Pregnant

How Long Does a Miscarriage Last at 5 Weeks?

At 5 weeks pregnant, the amount of time it takes for the miscarriage to pass naturally can vary.

For some women, bleeding and cramping may last for a few hours, whilst another woman may experience miscarriage bleeding for a few days.

If You Miscarry at 5 Weeks What Happens?

A miscarriage at 5 weeks pregnant is a very early miscarriage.

When you have a miscarriage, you are likely to experience symptoms that are similar to a heavy period- including heavy vaginal bleeding, painful abdominal cramping, nausea and headaches.

If you believe you may have had a miscarriage, you should consult your health care provider.

What Does a Miscarriage Look Like at 5 Weeks?

At 5 weeks, there will likely not be any recognisable shape.

Your miscarriage will be pink or brown vaginal discharge with a consistency like coffee grounds, or bright red vaginal bleeding with clots.

What Does a Miscarriage Feel Like at 5 Weeks?

A miscarriage at 5 weeks pregnant often feels like a heavy period- and often goes unnoticed by women.

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Causes and symptoms of miscarriage in early pregnancy

A woman treats the news of her own pregnancy with particular trepidation. A new life begins to develop inside it, which will soon be born and become the main reason for its existence for the coming years. However, early miscarriage is able to cross out unrealizable dreams and postpone successful delivery for an indefinite period. When the expulsion of the fetus occurs before 12 weeks of its development in the womb, every fifth woman does not yet know about the upcoming motherhood. This does not make the process of loss any less emotionally and physically painful. But after learning about a failed pregnancy and turning to a doctor, a woman can determine causes of miscarriage to prevent a similar situation in the future.

Early miscarriage - how does the anomaly proceed

What does science define by the term "miscarriage"? From the point of view of gynecology, this is the process of spontaneous termination of pregnancy up to 22 weeks, when the weight parameters of the embryo do not exceed 0.5 kg. If a baby developing in the womb weighs 500 grams, then doctors can save him and give a premature baby the opportunity for a happy life. If the weight is less than this indicator, then the struggle for the life of the born baby is meaningless. As mentioned above, early miscarriage is often not felt by the woman. All she notices is a slight delay in the menstrual cycle and increased bleeding during the onset of menstruation, accompanied by severe pain.

Discomfort and painful symptoms can be soothed by taking painkillers and nettle infusion. However, in some cases they are powerless, so going to the doctor is the only right decision in this situation. Analyzing causes of miscarriage , you will surely remember how a copious blood clot came out of you along with menstruation. It was he who became the main symptom of spontaneous expulsion of the fetus by the body.

When a clot breaks, it is important to see a doctor immediately. After the examination, the specialist will tell you if there are any remains of the fetus inside you. In this case, early miscarriage requires cleaning of the uterus to remove traces of embryonic decay from it and prevent subsequent development of infection.

In case of a miscarriage before 12 weeks, the woman's body seems to give a signal that it is not ready for a full-fledged pregnancy. Or that the parents have health problems that need to be addressed. Consult a doctor to find out the causes of the pathology. The specialist will conduct an examination, prescribe a set of preventive, therapeutic and supportive procedures, after which it will be possible to start talking about pregnancy and childbirth again.

Such different causes of miscarriage – let's get acquainted with provocateurs

Among the most common causes of miscarriage, problems of various etiologies can be noted. Among them:

Genetic failures - in the presence of a mutating element in the parental chromosomes, the fetus is expelled from the uterus as incapacitated and contrary to the principles of natural selection of the organism. Various factors can influence the manifestation and development of pathology, it is not always possible to determine them exactly.
Hormonal imbalance - the cause of miscarriage may be insufficient production of the hormone progesterone, or the predominance of male hormones in the female body. At the stage of preparation for pregnancy, such an anomaly is easily eliminated by the use of hormone therapy. Such measures help to avoid spontaneous abortion at an early stage.
Rh-conflict of parents - with a negative Rh factor of the mother's blood, the same indicator of the father plays a very important role. With opposite values early miscarriage is quite possible. If the fetus has a positive Rh factor, then the mother's body seeks to get rid of the foreign body, trying to expel the embryo by any available means. With early diagnosis of an anomaly, the doctor uses progesterone to protect the fetus, which prevents the expulsion of the fetus. If both parents are negative for the Rh factor, then the conflict can be avoided.
Infectious diseases are a negative factor that can cause harm to the fetus and the body of the expectant mother of various strengths. In the case of genital infections, it is better to get rid of them before the moment of conception, otherwise infection of the embryo is inevitable. It could become cause of miscarriage early pregnancy . Inflammatory processes in the body of a woman are also taken into account. An increase in temperature in response to the harmful effects of the disease is often accompanied by a general intoxication of the body. This takes away the strength of the fetus, so the body easily gives up the embryo without keeping it in the uterus.
Abortion is a rather complicated operation in terms of the strength of the subsequent impact on the female body. Unprofessional disposal of the fetus can become cause a miscarriage in the future, and also lead the woman to a complete loss of reproductive function. It is impossible to correct the situation, therefore, doctors, as a rule, communicate for a long time with a woman who has decided to have an abortion in order to convince her to carry out her plan.
Medicines and medicines - the first trimester of pregnancy is famous for the fact that during this period it is strictly forbidden to take any medicines and drugs. Since vital organs are laid in the embryo, the funds can provoke an anomaly in the development of the child. Also during pregnancy, herbs are prohibited: nettle, tansy, St. John's wort, parsley. Their intake can cause miscarriage and loss of the embryo by the mother's body.
Mechanical injuries - during pregnancy it is very important to protect yourself from serious physical exertion and possible mechanical damage. From the first days, fitness and other types of physical activity in non-specialized groups are prohibited. In order not to provoke an early miscarriage , it is better to enroll in specialized sports groups for pregnant women, where the load is accurately calculated and only exercises that are harmless to the health of the mother and child are used. You can not lift weights, overexert yourself, be subjected to falls, bumps and unsuccessful loads. Even if the mother is full of health and strength, during pregnancy it is better to beware of careless actions.
Other factors - unfavorable environment, harmful working conditions, unbalanced diet.

There are also causes of miscarriage based on stress, depression, nervous mood of the future mother. Even at the stage of pregnancy planning, parents should change the usual rhythm of life in order to exclude all negative factors from it. This truth is especially true for women. In order not to provoke an early miscarriage , she must get rid of bad habits, addiction to coffee, alcohol, smoking. She needs to rest more, get enough sleep, eat right and rationally, walk more and breathe fresh air.

Symptoms of a miscarriage - how to determine the termination of pregnancy

The most pronounced signs of spontaneous abortion are pain in the lower abdomen and in the lumbar region, as well as bleeding. Pain symptoms are often spasmodic in nature. They arise suddenly, slowly step aside and after a certain period they roll again. Bloody discharge from the vagina or unstoppable bleeding requires the immediate call of an ambulance team. When observing such signs, there is a high probability of miscarriage in the early stages , so the hospitalization of the expectant mother in such conditions is necessary.

If we compare abundant bleeding and spotting manifestations, then the latter give more chances for the preservation of the fetus. However, it is not worth delaying the call of the doctor in both cases. The consequences can be very serious. If abundant blood flow is accompanied by the presence of clots and pieces of mucous in the fluid, then this indicates a miscarriage that has already occurred.

Often a possible harbinger of termination of pregnancy is a diagnosis made by an obstetrician-gynecologist, indicating a high tone of the uterus. So that the cause of miscarriage does not provoke it, the future woman in labor is advised to remain calm, not to be nervous, not to overwork.

In general, the presence of many of the symptoms listed above is not a panacea for abortion. With timely treatment of a woman to a doctor, further gestation is possible. The only thing that will have to be faced in this case is the careful care of the attending staff of the gynecological consultation.

Treatment of early miscarriage

Bed rest is the main rule for the normal course of pregnancy when there are threats to it. The doctor, excluding any causes of miscarriage , recommends that the future woman in labor lead a measured and calm lifestyle, take care of herself and her own nerves, eat well and give herself little joys, raising her spirits and tuning in to positive. If the threat of losing the child is strong, then the specialist may completely prohibit getting out of bed once again. In this case, ideal conditions can only be achieved in a hospital, which is why pregnant women with a burdened history are often placed in the prenatal ward for preservation.

Psychologists say that the psycho-emotional background of the expectant mother plays one of the leading roles in the process of preparing for childbirth. In order not to provoke a miscarriage at an early stage and at a later period, a woman needs to think about the good and pleasant. It is useful to read your favorite books, listen to soothing music, breathe measuredly and calmly. To prevent you from having the slightest chance of being upset, your doctor may prescribe valerian or motherwort. For pregnant women, they are absolutely harmless. Expectant mothers are encouraged to think positive. About how the baby will be born, what name the parents will give him, how beautiful and strong he will become as he grows up.

If the causes of miscarriage are more significant, then the doctor may prescribe hormonal agents that normalize the general background of pregnancy. Medications with a high content of progesterone, anti-hyperandrogenism drugs and reducing the risk of Rhesus conflict pills may be prescribed. If the threat of miscarriage is high, then cervical closure may be used. The sutures are applied under anesthesia, so the procedure is not painful.

Some women have to be under the strict supervision of specialists for the entire period of pregnancy. It happens when possible early miscarriage and later. At the same time, the future woman in labor can be placed in the hospital once, and can also be there on a permanent basis. The reward for strict adherence to the doctor's recommendations is a full-fledged process of pregnancy development and childbirth in due time. A healthy baby who was born can more than compensate for all the inconvenience and discomfort experienced by the parents.

In order to prevent miscarriage, it is recommended that both parents take a balanced approach to the decision to become pregnant. It is necessary to prepare for conception in advance, undergo all the necessary examinations, take the recommended tests. This will eliminate the maximum causes of miscarriage and reduce the risk of developing a negative scenario during pregnancy. At least six months before the date of the intended conception, it is necessary to change the usual way of life of the parents. It is necessary to eliminate bad habits, give up alcohol, smoking, and the use of harmful products.

What are the possible consequences of an early miscarriage

If a miscarriage occurs early in the course of pregnancy, then serious consequences are extremely rare. They can be caused by self-termination of pregnancy with the help of drugs and artisanal traditional medicine recipes. An urgent consultation with a gynecologist is necessary when a blood clot comes out of the vagina, indicating a miscarriage. It is better to clean the uterus in time than to expose it to the risk of developing sepsis and blood poisoning.

what happens to the baby and mother, photo of the abdomen, ultrasound of the fetus

What happens to the baby at the 5th week

The most important thing that happens to the baby at the 5th week of pregnancy is the formation and development of his brain. At this time, it increases and is divided into three sections, so the baby's head seems so big compared to the body. The crumbs continue to develop limbs, shoulders are indicated, a nose and ears appear. Embryos slowly straighten out.

— At the 5th week of pregnancy, the intestines, the nervous system, or rather the neural tube, are formed in the baby, limbs appear, the genital, urinary system and thyroid gland are being laid. By the 5th week, the blood flow is already so formed that the influence of negative factors will directly affect the embryo and cause malformations. Therefore, it is now important for mommy to exclude any negative impact - alcohol, smoking, stress, - explains obstetrician-gynecologist Dina Absalyamova

Fetal ultrasound

Fetal ultrasound at 5 weeks of gestation in the absence of warning signs is rarely prescribed. The fetus is still very small, it is impossible to see any pathologies and deviations in its development.

All the doctor can see at this time is the location of the baby. If the fetus is in the uterus, everything is in order, but if it is fixed in the fallopian tube or some other place, this is an ectopic pregnancy and, alas, it must be interrupted.

In addition to ultrasound, an ectopic pregnancy may be indicated by pain in the lower abdomen and spotting, which should not normally be present.

Ultrasound diagnostics will also help to exclude miscarriage.

“At the 5th week of pregnancy, an ultrasound of the fetus will show the mother a fetal egg and yolk sac, while the child itself is still very small - less than two millimeters - and it is difficult to see it,” explains obstetrician-gynecologist Dina Absalyamova .

Belly photo

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A baby at 5 weeks pregnant is similar in size to a blackcurrant berry: its height is about 10 mm, and its weight is about 1.2 grams.

With such parameters, the woman's uterus does not yet need to stretch, so the mother's body looks almost unchanged. A photo of the abdomen at the 5th week of pregnancy is an example of this. If it was flat to "two stripes", then it remains so now.

It happens that the tummy swells a little, making a woman think that it is growing. In fact, it can increase due to gases accumulated in the intestines - progesterone (pregnancy hormone) reduces intestinal motility and provokes increased gas formation.

What happens to the mother at the 5th week

The size of the fetus at the 5th week

Outwardly, the body of the expectant mother hardly changes. The tummy is not yet noticeable and an “interesting position” can be given out, perhaps, by an enlarged chest. By the 5th week of pregnancy, in some women, it already grows by 1-2 sizes. This is because the mammary glands are preparing for the fact that they will have to feed a small person. The nipples become rough, the pigmentation around them intensifies.

At the 5th week of pregnancy, mothers sometimes experience swelling. Women are used to considering them almost an integral part of pregnancy, but this is wrong. Edema occurs due to an excess of fluid in the body, when the urinary system of a pregnant woman begins to cope worse with her duties. To avoid swelling, you need to give up food that provokes thirst, for example, from everything salty, sweet and spicy.

How can you feel at 5 weeks

The whole body of a woman at the 5th week of pregnancy is reorganized in a new way. The uterus is slowly growing, hormones are naughty, the breast is enlarged, hence the most common sensations at this time:

Toxicosis, which is understood as nausea and vomiting. Normally, attacks should occur no more than 3-4 times a day, if you feel sick after each meal, you need to inform the doctor, as the body loses valuable substances and moisture.
Change in taste preferences. A baby growing under a woman's heart needs building materials, which he can only get from his mother's body. Therefore, he strongly hints to her what exactly to eat at one time or another. Doctors advise to listen to the urge, but not to change the diet dramatically.
Constant desire to go to the toilet due to the pressure of the uterus on the bladder.
At the 5th week of pregnancy, a restructuring takes place in the mother's body: the uterus grows, stretching the ligaments, which causes discomfort in the lower abdomen.
Drowsiness and fatigue due to the fact that the growing baby is wasting his mother's energy.
Mood swings from euphoria to depression, tearfulness for no reason - all hormones.
Pain in the intestines, back and other places.

Menstruation

Menstruation at 5 weeks pregnant should not be normal. However, a woman may experience scanty spotting similar to them. They appear during the implantation of the baby in the uterus and do not pose a danger.

Abundant discharge with blood is another matter. In this case, the mother should call an ambulance at home. They may indicate such serious problems as:

an ectopic pregnancy that threatens the health and even life of a woman;
miscarriage;
threatened miscarriage or already started miscarriage, especially if severe pains in the lower abdomen are added to the blood;
about the presence of a hematoma between the wall of the uterus and the tissue that nourishes the baby.

Abdominal pain

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— Complaints of abdominal pain are very common during pregnancy. There can be many reasons for the discomfort. In the simplest cases, pain is associated with an increase in the size of the uterus or with the influence of progesterone. This hormone does not have the best effect on the work of the gastrointestinal tract, provokes constipation and bloating, and this is always associated with discomfort, gynecologists explain.

Normally, pain during pregnancy should be short-term and not strong, that is, they should not knock a woman out of her usual rhythm. The cause for alarm can be acute attacks, intense and prolonged.

- Cramping pains at certain intervals for, for example, an hour, should alert the expectant mother. In the first trimester, miscarriages happen quite often, almost in every fifth case, and the first symptoms are abdominal pain and often bleeding, doctors warn.

Brown discharge

Discharge during pregnancy, as well as at other times, should not frighten a woman. There is a standard that is the same for everyone. If the volume of secretions does not exceed 1-4 ml per day, this is normal. During pregnancy, they may become a little more. The discharge should be odorless, let's say a slightly sour smell. In color, they can be transparent, whitish, light yellow and light beige. By consistency - liquid or mucous. This is what the norm looks like, if you notice other discharge, talk about them with a gynecologist.

Scanty brownish discharge at the 5th week of pregnancy may indicate the implantation of the baby in the uterus, then there is nothing to worry about. However, they can also hint at bleeding that threatens the life of the child.

Bloody discharge

Bloody discharge during pregnancy, regardless of its volume, is a cause for concern. Normally, they shouldn't be. Bloody discharge can be caused by various reasons, and all of them are not the most pleasant:

mechanical damage to the vagina;
ectopic pregnancy;
fetal rejection;
venereal diseases;
lesions of the cervix;
pathologies of the uterus, for example, myomatous or fibromatous nodes.

Pink discharge

- Discharge with blood outside of menstruation - any, pink, dark red or scarlet - can be caused by sexually transmitted diseases or cervical lesions. They can occur due to fetal rejection, due to a miscarriage that has begun, due to mucosal injuries. For any of them, you should consult a doctor, gynecologists advise.

If these discharges are abundant, and alarming symptoms are added - severe weakness, acute pain in the abdomen - you need to call an ambulance.

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