Can You Tell When You Are 5 Weeks Pregnant?

There are several ways a women may determine that she may be pregnant through examining her own pregnancy symptoms. Many of the signs are ones that occur not only in early pregnancy, but begin in week 5 of your pregnancy. It is important to remember that week 5 of pregnancy is the fifth week from the first day of a woman's last menstrual cycle. If you are five weeks from your last period and are experiencing the following symptoms, it is possible that you are pregnant and will want to confirm with your doctor.

  1. Fatigue

    • One of the first signs you can look for when you are five weeks pregnant is fatigue. Women will notice that their daily routine may be more exhausting than it was previously. It is likely that women will experience more mid-day exhaustion and will be more prone to heading to bed earlier than normal.

    Frequent Urination

    • Frequent urination occurs as early as the fifth week of pregnancy due to the swelling of the uterus and changes in hormone levels. In order to help determine if you are experiencing more trips to the bathroom than usual, try and keep a log of how many fluids you are taking in vs. how many times you are using the restroom. If you are going more frequently, you will notice on your log sheet that your increase of bathroom visits are not linked to an increase in fluid intake. It is likely you will need to urinate more often regardless of the amount of fluids you are consuming.

    Higher Body Temperature

    • Unless you are tracking your ovulation by taking your basal body temperature every morning, it is unlikely that taking your temperature after pregnancy is going to give you enough information about your body temperature to help you determine if you are pregnant. However, pregnant women have noted that as early as five weeks' gestation they have noticed a significant increase in their temperature in regards to their general surroundings. A way to assist you in concluding if your temperature is higher than usual, take note of how you are feeling when you wake in the morning. Notating whether you are experiencing any night sweats or if you are taking your covers off in the middle of the night is a good way to know if your body temperature is higher than normal.

    Pregnancy Test

    • Knowing the first day of your last period, along with confirmation of a HCG pregnancy test is one of the easiest ways of determining not only that you are pregnant, but that you are in your fifth week of pregnancy. Your fifth week of pregnancy will begin exactly five weeks from the first day of your last menstrual cycle.

    Early Ultrasound

    • Though it is not common for most women to receive an early ultrasound without the order of their doctor. This is the most accurate way to determining the gestational age of the fetus by a professional.

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