Pregnancy Week 5: The Circulatory System

Your baby this week

About the size of a sesame seed

~0.05 in · ~<0.01

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How your baby is growing this week

Sesame Seed size. Heart is beginning to form and beat. Circulatory system operational.

What your partner is going through

HCG hormone levels doubling every 48 hours. Nausea (Morning Sickness) may begin.

What to focus on this week, dad

01Screen OB-GYNs and check hospital ratings
02Buy ginger ale, crackers, and water for the house AND her car, office, and purse

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Connect with your partner

Ask 'How are you feeling?' and accept 'Terrible' as a complete answer. Don't try to fix it — just acknowledge it.

Source: ACOG

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