GENERAL INFORMATION
15 obstetric week of pregnancy is accompanied by various changes in the body. A woman may notice a deterioration of the skin, hair and nails and crumbling teeth. This is due to the fact that all energy costs and nutrients from the mother's body goes on fetal development.
What happens during the 15 week of pregnancy?
The baby in the second trimester of pregnancy needs a lot of nutrients, vitamins and minerals, especially calcium and protein.
With a lack of these substances in the body of the expectant mother may appear not only external changes (Deterioration of the skin, strengthening the brittle hair and nail plates), but other pathologic processes. For example, the main symptom of a lack of calcium are leg cramps.
Changes in women
I have a feeling in my stomach 15 weeks pregnant. The uterus is the fifteenth week further increased in size. She still has a rounded spherical shape, but it will soon be drawn into the abdominal cavity. Fundal height of 14-15 cm. A woman alone can probe her, putting his hand to his lower abdomen about 4-5 fingers below the navel.
The uterus is no longer presses on the surrounding pelvic organs. That is why in the second trimeter urinary frequency returns to normal. But this feeling of abdominal heaviness and digestive problems and intestinal function remain. To prevent constipation is important to make the correct diet.
The blood volume in the body of the pregnant woman is increased by 20%, which gives an additional strain on the heart muscle. This is what can cause a small tachycardia. If a woman has any heart disease or deficiency requires regular monitoring and supervision by a cardiologist during pregnancy.
15 th week is characterized by an increase in blood volume and the lack of production of red blood cells that often causes iron deficiency - anemia. Its main symptoms are weakness, dizziness, frequent, occurrence of flies in front of the eyes, depression and poor health.
Do not worry with periodic feelings of breathlessness at night. Likely reasons are nosebleeds - due to an increase in blood volume in the body of the mother. However, in severe forms of these conditions necessary to apply to the skilled person.
Signs of pregnancy at 15 weeks
15 th week of pregnancy characterized by the following main features:
- increasing the volume and improving the sensitivity of the breast;
- nosebleeds;
- hypotension;
- bleeding gums;
- headache;
- heartburn, increased flatulence, indigestion;
- increased salivation;
- thighs and stomach at the fifteenth week increase in volumes;
- appears on the skin pigmentation - become more noticeable freckles and moles, the white line on the abdomen dark.
In this period of the breast may have to begin to stand out, colorless liquid - colostrum. This is a normal physiological phenomenon, related to changes in hormonal levels. He was also influenced by the individual characteristics of women, so in some expectant mothers colostrum does not stand up to the birth.
Sensations mom
Woman as a result of hormonal changes the body can become scattered and forgetful. Some expectant mothers in this period feel an unprecedented surge of strength and energy. But at the same time a pregnant woman is important to observe the regime of work and rest, try not to overwork.
New sensations in the stomach during the 15th week associated with the growth of the uterus and stretching the ligaments and muscles that can cause unpleasant symptoms. They should not be sharp, cramping, cause women discomfort. If any changes should consult a gynecologist.
The fruit of this obstetric week is still very small, but its motion woman can feel. They are not like tremors, and felt like "movement fish" or "bursting bubbles". But they can only feel very sensitive multiparous woman. Usually, the first tremors kid expectant mother feels just 18-20 week.
From the genital tract
In the second trimester of pregnancy discharge can be clear, pale or slightly yellowish. But with the appearance of other symptoms should visit a gynecologist:
- strong odors;
- inhomogeneous consistency, presence of bubbles, flakes, chunks;
- the appearance of smearing marks on undergarments underwear;
- bright yellow or green precipitates impurity pus;
- manifestation of burning, cramps, pain and other discomfort.
ultrasound
Ultrasound examination of the fifteenth week is carried out only at the request of the woman or when indicated, for example, to determine the missed abortion or confirm placental abruption.
What happens at 15 weeks pregnant with a child?
fruit size at this time is 94-103 mm and its weight about 50-70 g For its size it is similar to an orange. The fruit has a head body and proportional, and its skin is a thin transparent layer, through which radiographic blood vessels and capillaries.
Fetus at 15 weeks of pregnancy is completely covered with a special gun, which protects the waxy lubricant. Fluff in more eyebrows and covers the surface of the skull. The scalp has formed hair follicles, which begin to secrete an enzyme that determines hair color baby.
What's going on for a period of 15 weeks with the baby yet? It becomes very active, he can turn somersaults in the uterus, which is still very spacious, compress cams, stroking his face and the umbilical cord. All joints have been formed, so it is easy to bend the arms and legs. Half the time he is in a sleep state, and the second - is awake.
What happens in the 15 week of pregnancy with a child:
- activated skeleton ossification process, so increasing the calcium intake of the female body;
- a child in the ears are formed eardrums, so it is good to hear all the surrounding sounds - the beating heart mother, the movement of blood through the vessels and seething in the intestine;
- baby eyes still closed, but they respond to bright light if the sun's rays are directed belly;
- gallbladder begins to produce bile, which then enters the intestine, which is why after the birth of the first-born child cal - meconium - has a rich marsh-green hue.
Baby at 15 weeks of pregnancy are actively swallows amniotic fluid, then empties his bladder. To maintain optimal chemical composition and sterility in the amniotic fluid sac regularly updated. This process can take up to 8-10 times a day.
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
The main physiological problem for women in the second trimester of pregnancy is constipation. For mitigation should not use laxatives because they can cause irritation and petrification of the uterus, as well as other consequences. The most serious of these is placental abruption. During this period it is better to eat more foods rich in fiber, delicate and natural laxatives (prunes).
15 th week of pregnancy, obstetric usually accompanied by a normalization of temperature, but the penetration of viruses or infections may increase it. This condition is very dangerous for the baby, so at temperatures above 38 ° C should immediately take an antipyretic - paracetamol or ibuprofen.
To prevent possible problems should avoid visiting public places, limiting contact with outsiders. When the sore throat you can rinse the chamomile tincture, and when coughing - do grinding and inhalation. From using any drugs should be avoided.
What to look for?
A pregnant woman needs more time to be on the air, walk more and to engage in low-intensity exercises, as well as comply with other doctor's recommendation:
In the second trimester, it is desirable to visit a dentist to detect dental problems because shortage of calcium can lead to their breakage, loss and the appearance of cavities. If there are any problems it is necessary to carry out the treatment in the second trimester.
Meals should be correct and balanced, with a high content of protein and calcium. The best products in this period are cottage cheese, milk, cheese, chicken and turkey, fish and seafood. You need to eat small meals 6-8 times a day, avoiding overeating.
To prevent the main physiological problems in this life - constipation, you should have germinated grains, and cereals tselnozernovoyhleb. To make up for the lack of calcium is recommended to eat for breakfast cheese, and drink up to two liters of water a day, include in the cold season in the drinking regime berry juices from berries - it will also be an excellent prevention of colds diseases.
During pregnancy is not desirable to take any drugs and medical supplies, including even a vasoconstrictor nasal drops;
If the belly began to grow, a woman should buy special clothes for pregnant women - pants or jeans with an elastic inset in the abdomen. They will not put pressure on him, and will not cause the child discomfort.
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