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Waterbirth is a new and interesting delivery method | 2
Week 15. Nausea gets better. The triple-test, when deemed necessary, is normally done between week 15 and week 18. | 3
Suggested reading: Your Pregnancy Week-by-Week, Glade B. Curtis, MD | 4
Internally, testes form in boys and ovaries in girls; externally they look the same | 5
The chance of miscarriag e gets much lower after this week | 6
High fevers, persistent vomiting, severe back pain, and discharges are reasons to call your healthcare provider immediately |
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Be careful when lifting: if your job demands this check with your healthcare provider | 8
Amniocentesis | 9
Week 16. Lunar Month V | 10
Baby weighs 120 grams and is about 16 cm. in length (3.85 ounces; 6.3 inches) | 11
Pregnancy produces the hormone relaxin, which loosens the pelvis for birth | 12
Relaxin can cause coordination problems, clumsiness, or the "pregnancy waddle" | 13
Talking about the baby on the way is good for both parents |
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Sleeping on your left side is recommended: try not to sleep on your back or stomach. Your growing uterus can restrict blood flow | 15
Your breasts are growing: time for a new bra for support | 16
Week 17. Too much caffeine found in coffee, chocolate, and some soft-drinks is harmful to your baby | 17
Suggested reading: How to Pamper Your Pregnant Wife, Schultz | 18
Your friends will understand if you're too tired to entertain: be honest | 19
Babys body is growing quickly | 20
Bladder infections are common. To prevent infection, call your healthcare provider immediately if it hurts to urinate |
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Baby's neck is long enough to lift the head from the body | 22
Doing squats and stretching are good strength building exercises while pregnant | 23
Week 18. Now is the time for an AFP screening, if you want one | 24
Baby continues to grow fat and muscle: filling out and growing stronger daily | 25
Baby weighs about 220 grams and is about 20 cm. in length (7 ounces; 7.8 inches) | 26
Wearing flat, comfortable shoes and not crossing your legs can help prevent varicose and spider veins | 27
Baby's blood cells take over for liver in producing blood |
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Sign up for pregnancy classes: they fill up quickly | 29
The money will work its way out when the baby comes. Worrying causes unnecessary stress | 30
Week 19. Gallbladder becomes functional, producing bile which is needed for digestion |
