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“Some mums can look and feel a little pale and washed out at this stage. If you’ve got a cold or a stuffy nose, why not give us a call to find out about eating for energy?”
Paula Brasovanu, Advisory Service Midwife
Your baby’s development
You are both continuing to grow, and your baby now measures about 10 cm.The skeletal system continues to develop with the bones beginning to harden (ossify). Fine downy hair called lanugo is starting to appear on their skin (which is still very thin and transparent).Your baby now has taste buds and is starting to make different facial expressions as facial muscles develop and eyebrows form – all of which makes them look more baby-like. Your baby is busy inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid, which helps their lungs develop. Their legs are growing longer than their arms and, in anticipation for all those kicks later in your pregnancy; your baby can move all of their joints!
Did you know?
Lots of mums-to-be feel as if their memory isn’t as sharp as usual and your concentration span might not be as good either. Some research says it may be due to your brain changing size while you’re expecting, but it may be the simple fact of having a lot on your mind about the future or nature’s way of slowing you down!
You & your body
At 15 weeks you might find that you’re salivating more and you may have a stuffy nose. Nose bleeds are common because of nasal congestion. This is all down to those pregnancy hormonal changes and increased blood volume. You’re also more likely to pick up colds during your pregnancy as your immune system has to cope with looking after your baby as well as you! Try applying a little plain moisturising ointment (like petroleum jelly) to each nostril and keep up your fluid intake too.If you do feel unwell with a respiratory infection, be sure to check the labels on any medication as some aren’t safe to take during pregnancy. If in doubt, the best thing to do is ask your health care professional.
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