15th week of pregnancy - a perfect time, when the body has recovered from the hormonal changes and the pregnant woman can enjoy its excellent condition. What happens in this term and what are the important tests need to send?
Let's find out what happens in this period with a woman, as a developing baby, what problems can trap and any recommendations of the doctors it is necessary to adhere to.
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On someone like the kid?At 15 weeks' gestation is actively formed fetal brain, nerve cells continue to divide and the first motor coordination appears. The child may feel light, though his eyes still closed, he hears the well, gradually develops sucking movements.
The kid hairs appear, thicken eyebrows and laid the cells responsible for hair color that will have a baby.
Actively forming child's musculoskeletal system so it is important that a woman's body in a sufficient amount of calcium present. The fruit of a lot of moves, but his movement is still chaotic and uncoordinated, although many mothers can already feel the quickening, especially if the pregnancy is not the first.
The growth of the baby: 93-103 mm
Weight: 50 g
What happens to the female body?In general, a woman feels good, but it can also annoy weakness, drowsiness, fatigue, so in this period is necessary to fully relax. In addition, a pregnant woman can be confusing:
- bleeding gums;
- rhinitis during pregnancy;
- pigmentation;
- frequent urination.
The bottom of the uterus is 7 cm below the navel and the stomach begins to stand out, so you need to take care of clothing that does not restrict movement and does not cause discomfort expectant mother.
What analyzes to hand over?
In the period from 15 to 18 weeks of pregnancy is necessary to pass the second screening, the so-called triple test. This study was to determine the fetus risks of birth defects and genetic disorders. Triple test consists of:
- analysis of the protein AFP;
- Analysis on the HCG hormone;
- analysis of the level of the hormone estriol.
If the test is unsatisfactory performance, the doctor may prescribe additional studies to confirm or refute the results, including:
- amniocentesis;
- CVS;
- fetal biopsy tissue;
- cordocentesis;
- Fetoscopy.
These studies are very serious and bear certain risks, so appointed only in extreme cases.
Possible complications. At this period allocation must be normal white or cream color, any color change or odor should alert future mother.
A pregnant woman can be confusing pain in the abdomen, is associated with an increase in fetal size and stretching the ligaments and muscles.
Increasing uterus exerts pressure on the nerve endings in the pelvis, it may be a cause of pain in the coccyx.
Cramps and pain in the legs can cause calcium deficiency in pregnant women.
Pain in the coccyx area due to the same cause - the growth of the child. Uterus, increasing in size, exerts pressure on the nerve endings in the pelvic area.
It recommends that the doctor?
Tummy starts to grow rapidly, the future mother's weight increases, so it's time to start to use special creams and oils for the prevention of stretch marks.
In the autumn-winter period of the pregnant woman needs take complex vitamins. This is necessary for the full development of the fetus and for the health and well-being of the woman.
Plan a visit to the dentist, as this term may be problems with teeth and gums that you need time to resolve.
If you are to this date strongly put on weight, it is recommended to limit the consumption of sweets and baked goods, as a basic set of weights is yet to come.
Walk in the fresh air, plenty of rest, join a pool or yoga for pregnant women, unless contraindicated by your doctor.
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