5 of 40 weeks
Baby size this week
As lovely as a sesame seed
Measurements are averages — every baby grows at their own pace.
Length 0.3 cm 0.1 in
Weight 0.2 g 0.01 oz
Your baby this week
- The neural tube, which becomes brain and spine, is forming
- The heart begins as a simple tube and starts to beat
- Basic facial features appear as tiny folds
- Three layers of cells are building every organ
Your body this week
Nausea
Fatigue
Frequent urination
Breast tenderness
This week's to-do
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How we measure week 5
Pregnancy weeks are counted from the first day of your last menstrual period, following standard ACOG and NHS guidance. Sizes are crown-rump length in early weeks and head-to-heel from around week 20. Your care team may adjust dates after an ultrasound.
BumpCount offers general information and does not replace advice from your doctor or midwife.