06/07/2026
You’re 5 weeks pregnant. You’ve called your OBGYN office, but they won’t schedule an appointment for another few weeks. This can be so frustrating, but here’s why.
At your first pregnancy appointment, they will likely give you an ultrasound to determine viability, gestational age, and location of the pregnancy. (Bonus—they will look for multiple babies as well!)
At 5 weeks pregnant, the baby is too small to be accurately detected by an ultrasound.
An appointment around 8 weeks, for example, will allow you to see your baby and discuss the ultrasound results with your OBGYN.
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