The change of pregnant women at week 5

The article is professionally consulted by Dr., Doctor Ngo Thi Uyen - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.

Pregnant women will go through many physical and mental changes at week 5. Pregnant women need to eat healthy, keep a good mood, get enough sleep, and see a doctor when detecting abnormal signs.

During the fifth week of pregnancy, a pregnant woman can experience many physical and psychological changes.
Pregnant women will experience nausea, also known as morning sickness ., sharp pain in the breasts and nipples darker in color, urinate more often and feel more tired than usual. Pregnant women can also experience constipation, because the hormone progesterone released during pregnancy relaxes the muscles that affect the large intestine. To limit this situation, pregnant women need to drink a lot of water and increase fiber in the diet The fetus is still very small. The embryo now has three distinct layers: the outermost layer, which will form the nervous system, ears, eyes, inner ear, and many connective tissues; the endosperm, or inner layer, which will develop into internal organs such as the lungs, intestines, and bladder; and the dermis, which will form the heart and circulatory system. A pregnant woman's mood changes very erratically. Sometimes feeling overjoyed, other times equally stressful. Pregnant women can feel elated, depressed, angry, happy or sometimes all at the same time. It's part of the normal mood swings during pregnancy due to a woman's hormonal changes. Mood swings are usually most dramatic in the following month, and sometimes spike towards the end of pregnancy. Pregnant women can doze off all the time (at work, in front of the TV,...) due to soaring progesterone levels, lower blood sugar, lower blood pressure and increased blood flow.

two women need to eat healthy, drink lots of water, about 6-8 glasses of water a day, need to avoid toxins, chemicals, drugs, X-rays, alcohol or any other potentially harmful agents for the unborn baby.
The percentage of women experiencing depression during pregnancy is about 10-12%. Therefore, if pregnant women feel depressed, moody for a long time, see a doctor for advice. Try to get enough sleep, eight hours or more and you will feel the difference.
Taking antidepressants during pregnancy can cause birth defects in the baby. Therefore, before taking the drug, the doctor will clearly tell the pregnant woman the possible risks. A healthy diet with the right supplements and an active lifestyle can also help prevent depression.

Psychology Clinic - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital officially went into operation in April 2019, with the function of examining, consulting and outpatient treatment of psychological and mental health problems. With modern equipment, Vinmec Psychological Clinic is currently cooperating with experienced professors and experts. Along with the combination of implementing psychological tests, specialized psychotherapy for diagnosis and treatment, in order to bring the best medical examination and treatment effect.

Doctor. Dr. Ngo Thi Uyen has more than 20 years of experience in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology, such as providing advice on reproductive health care during pregnancy and labor, delivery, and cesarean section. In particular, TS.BS Uyen has a lot of experience in:
Examination and monitoring of normal and high-risk pregnancies. Gestational examination and surgery Infertility examination Gynecological cancer screening Examination and surgery for ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, benign breast tumors Treatment of cervical ectropion and cervical diseases. Pre-marital examination and counseling, family planning measures.

Article reference source: Webmd.com; Whattoexpect.com; parents.com