This is one of the first stages of pregnancy that can yield vital information about the sex of the child. Though not 100% accurate, ultrasound results in the 15th week of pregnancy could yield information as to the sex of the child. Knowing whether the little one in your womb is a baby boy or a girl is now possible. The question however is, do you want to know now or wait for the day of the birth and see your child to unearth the little secret? There are no suggestions to the situation and medically there is no harm in knowing the details. The general opinion is divided. Many feel that the right time is during birth while others feel that knowing this information can help with the planning. Decide which side of the fence you're on and proceed accordingly.
The child has stretched another half inch and is now about 4 inches long. The baby is now inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid. The child has already started reacting and now can sense light as well. The taste buds are beginning to form. Sweat glands appear and the hair growth continues through this week. The baby's ears are almost in place and muscular developments continue on their normal course. Lanugo now covers every part of the baby in utero, except for the palms, soles of the feet, lips, penis, nails and inner fingers and toes. Some babies start sucking their thumb around this time.
Certainly better than the last few weeks, right! As for the changes your body is undergoing this week the key ones include, higher output supply by the heart to provide baby with the required oxygen (about 20% higher and will increase further as pregnancy matures), an expanding figure that will soon require maternity clothes and a pregnancy weight gain of about 5 pounds (slightly higher or lower gain is alright). Some expecting mothers may experience a stuffed up nose, increased salivation and maybe a little restlessness. But all these issues won't irritate you for long. Another few weeks and you will be the proud mother of the sweetest child on earth.