| The first trimester can be a challenging time for | | | | begin experiencing side effects of pregnancy. Sore |
| mothers-to-be. After the joy of finding out that she is | | | | breasts, fatigue, and frequent urination can become |
| going to have a baby wears off, many women | | | | noticeable as early as the fifth week. Nausea is also |
| become burdened by the new symptoms of | | | | possible at this stage. It is important that the pregnant |
| pregnancy that they are experiencing. | | | | woman gets regular exercise, although her routine may |
| In week five of pregnancy, the embryo is rapidly | | | | need to be modified due to the pregnancy. She should |
| developing from the size of a poppy seed to the size | | | | consult her physician to determine the right level of |
| of a sesame seed. The embryo is comprised of the | | | | exercise. Diet is also more important than ever. Even if |
| ectoderm, the mesoderm, and the endoderm, from | | | | taking prenatal vitamins, it is important to eat a |
| which his or her future organs will develop. The | | | | balanced diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables. Folic |
| ectoderm will eventually become the brain, spinal cord, | | | | acid is essential for the growing baby. It can be found |
| nerves, skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands. The | | | | in dark leafy greens as well as fortified cereals. |
| mesoderm will later form the heart, muscles, and | | | | A lot can happen in the week from seeing the positive |
| bones. The endoderm will transform into the lungs, | | | | sign on a pregnancy test to knowing that there is a |
| intestines, and urinary system. | | | | growing embryo that will one day become a baby. |
| While the embryo continues to grow, the mother can | | | | |