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Changes In Your Growing Baby During pregnancy week 15 your baby's bones are also getting harder and stronger. Your baby spends most of her days practicing breathing amniotic fluid and swimming about. These practice exercises will prepare your baby for her entrance into the real world several months from now!
Your Body's Development During the later half of the second trimester most healthcare providers take measurements of your growing uterus. These measurements are referred to as the fundal height, and give your practitioner an idea of how well your baby is growing. Normally the fundal height corresponds to the number of weeks pregnant a woman is, though it may vary by an inch or two in many cases.
Changes In Your Body Most pregnant women's immune systems are slightly less strong during pregnancy. This provides a safer and better environment for your baby. Unfortunately this also means you are more susceptible to some common ailments during pregnancy. Take good care to eat well, get plenty of rest and exercise when possible to promote your health and well being. If you are sidelined by a cold take some time off to recuperate. Aside from colds, some women find they are more susceptible to urinary tract infections as their pregnancy continues week by week. Urinary tract infections are a common albeit unwelcome side effect of pregnancy, much like morning sickness. They are easier for pregnant women to get because the muscles supporting the ureters tend to relax during pregnancy which can slow the flow of urine and contribute to bacterial growth.
Your healthcare provider usually tests for urinary tract infections during your first prenatal visit. If you don't have a UTI at this time it is not too likely you will develop one later one. You may however, so it is important you are aware of any unusual symptoms including pain when urinating, abdominal discomfort or a frequent urge to urinate with little production. Blood in the urine is also a sign of a urinary tract infection. It is vital you report any symptoms you are having immediately as UTIs can lead to severe complications during pregnancy.
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