At five weeks, your embryo measures a mere two millimeters, but every organ is already under development. Even facial features, such as eyes and ears, begin to form. By the time you are six weeks along, you KNOW you are pregnant. It may be difficult to stomach those prenatal vitamins, but they are very critical at this stage of development. Prenatal vitamins contain many important nutrients, including folic acid.
Studies show that folic acid helps reduce the incidence of neural tube defects.
Even in these first few weeks, you may have a host of symptoms, from dizziness and irritability to fatigue and headaches. You may be thinking. But rest assured, many of these symptoms will vanish by the beginning of your second trimester. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or hands-on treatment. If you are concerned about your health or that of a child's, please consult your family's health care provider immediately and do not wait for a response from our professionals.