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Pregnancy Week Fifteen Second Trimester | Pregnancy Week 14 | Pregnancy Week 16 The Mom: Some women may notice that they are really beginning to look pregnant. Your uterus is about 3-4 inches under your navel, you may be able to feel the top of it. It's probably too soon for you to feel movement yet, but not too much longer! If you are starting to find sex uncomfortable, you may find it helps to change positions. Many women have said that they find the 2nd trimester to be a time when they find themselves feeling more sensual with a heightened awareness in sex. Others have reported just the opposite. Where ever you may find yourself, it is important that you and your partner find ways to show each other physical affection during your pregnancy. Sex is perfectly safe, unless your provider has told you otherwise. If you do find the thought of sex unappealing, you can find alternate ways to spend time with your significant other. Cuddles, massages and other "play" can be wonderful substitutes for full penetration. Communication with your spouse is the key. SYMPTOMS YOU MAY EXPERIENCE Breast Changes, tenderness, fullness, darkening of the areola Frequent Urination Constipation Indigestion or heartburn Occasional headaches Stretch Marks (cocoa butter can help with these) Itching The Baby: Fine hair is starting to cover baby this week. It's called lanugo. Bones are getting harder and retaining calcium. (Be sure to get your daily allowance of calcium in!!) Baby can suck his thumb now, and many moms to be, have seen them doing this on ultrasounds. Baby's skin is still very thin, and the blood vessels can be seen through it. By the end of this week, your baby is about 4 inches long and weighs 1.75 ounces. Ultrasounds and Pictures: Second Trimester Ultrasound Pictures Second Trimester Belly Pictures For More Information: Second Trimester Fetal Development Sex During Pregnancy Lanugo   Pregnancy Week by Week: Pregnancy Weeks 1 to 4 Pregnancy Week 5 Pregnancy Week 6 Pregnancy Week 7 Pregnancy Week 8 Pregnancy Week 9 Pregnancy Week 10 Pregnancy Week 11 Pregnancy Week 12 Pregnancy Week 13 Pregnancy Week 14 Pregnancy Week 15 Pregnancy Week 16 Pregnancy Week 17 Pregnancy Week 18 Pregnancy Week 19 Pregnancy Week 20 Pregnancy Week 21 Pregnancy Week 22 Pregnancy Week 23 Pregnancy Week 24 Pregnancy Week 25 Pregnancy Week 26 Pregnancy Week 27 Pregnancy Week 28 Pregnancy Week 29 Pregnancy Week 30 Pregnancy Week 31 Pregnancy Week 32 Pregnancy Week 33 Pregnancy Week 34 Pregnancy Week 35 Pregnancy Week 36 Pregnancy Week 37 Pregnancy Week 38 Pregnancy Week 39 Pregnancy Week 40 Each pregnancy, expectant mother, and unborn child is different. Your pregnancy may not progress the same as the information found here. The information here is based on the average pregnancy. It's not meant to be a replacement for any advice your may receive from your doctor. If you have any concerns about your pregnancy, we advise you to contact your doctor. CONTENT AREAS Pregnancy Main Page Trying to Conceive Pregnancy Week by Week Labor and Birth Questions and Answers Forum Cord Blood Pregnancy & Childbirth TOOLS Ovulation Calendar Due Date Calculator Due Date Club "What Week Am I In?" Pregnancy Calendar Birth Plans Gender Predictor PICTURES Ultrasound 3d Ultrasound Pregnant Belly Labor and Delivery HEALTH ISSUES Fertility Nutrition Pregnancy & Childbirth Morning Sickness Women's Health Child Health Colic and Your Baby BABY SHOWERS Baby Shower Planning Baby Shower Games Baby Shower Ideas Baby Shower Food Baby Shower Gifts