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Week 15

Start of Pregnancy Week 15 : Day 85 with 181 days to go

Your body will naturally work to reduce the effects of the pregnancy by increasing blood flow, red blood cells, getting more oxygen to tissue and also improving blood clotting ability.

Baby development this week:

The babys neck is well defined and the head now rests on the neck instead of the shoulders.
Your baby will now be able to turn its head, open it's mouth and press it's lips together. The baby will even be able to open and close it's hand
By the 102nd day of your pregnancy, the babys hair pattern has now been determined
By the end of this week the baby will also start to have considerable range of foot and leg movements; it can kick, turn it's feet
By now you may start to experience swelling, and will be most noticeable in your feet and ankles.

Interesting Pregnancy Fact : Elevating your feet, and avoiding standing for long periods of time can help reduce the symptoms of swelling