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Pregnancy Week 15
Find out how your baby is developing in week 15 as well as what tests you should ask your doctor about including a multiple marker screening test, an amniocentesis, and an Rh blood test.
If you take a peek in the mirror, you might notice yet another set of strange pregnancy symptoms: Skin darkening -- most commonly around your nipples, areolas, navel, armpits and inner thighs -- affects more than 90 percent of moms-to-be. And if you have dark hair and fair skin, you're also more prone to a condition called chloasma.
Lanugo, your baby's first ultrafine, downy hair, now covers his back, shoulders, ears, and forehead. It helps him retain body heat, but once he gains enough fat to do the job, this hair will fall off -- probably before birth. Facial expressions are your baby's newest trick -- he can frown, squint, grimace and wince.
Along with being known as the "feel good" trimester, trimester two is also considered the sexiest. Some women experience a boost in libido due to a hormonal change, and increased blood flow can also rev up arousal.
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- The Inside Story: Your Baby in Week Fifteen
Your baby is starting to move -- she can now turn her head, make faces and make fists!
- Your Developing Baby: Week 15
What's going on with your baby in pregnancy week 15? Find out all about important pregnancy milestones and exciting fetal development s...
- Amniocentesis
Find out everything you need to know about amniocentesis: why you need the test, the risks and what to expect.
- Multiple Marker Screening Test
Find out what a multiple marker screening test is and why your doctor may suggest you have one.
- Rh Incompatibility
Learn about Rh compatibility in you and your baby's blood, and why you need to identify any possible incompatibilities early.
- Varicose Veins
Find out everything you need to know about varicose veins and what you can do to keep your legs healthy during pregnancy.
- When Tests Indicate a Problem
If your multiple marker screening test suggests there is an abnormality, it may be a false positive. Here's how to find out if there re...
- Mindful Walk
Take a slow, thoughtful walk to relax your mind -- you'll get the same benefits as you would through meditation.
- Prepping Siblings
Help your children adjust to the thought of a new baby long before he's born.
- Relaxation Techniques
Stress is a normal part of life, but it's important to find ways to relax for the health of your baby.
- The Ups and Downs of Sex
Sex in your second trimester is an important way to stay connected to your partner.
- Craving Comfort Foods
It's okay to give in to pregnancy cravings for comfort foods, but there are a few sneaky ways to skip some of the calories and fat.
- Maintaining Strenuous Exercise
You can still continue to exercise at a high level while pregnant -- just keep these safety tips in mind.
- Q&A: Vaginal Discharge
Find out what's normal and what's not when it comes to vaginal discharge.
- Q&A: X-rays and Pregnancy
Learn more about the safety of x-rays, MRIs and CT scans during pregnancy.
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