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Women with PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) may have problems getting pregnant. Pregnancy happens when the sperm fertilizes the egg released by the ovary during ovulation, i.e  during the 12 to 16 day of the menstrual cycle. But in Women who are suffering from PCOD, Ovulation does not happen or happens rarely. So, no egg is released and thus no fertilization.

Would like to bring your notice to a few test which need to be done in this week. The 16th week of pregnancy is very important and Doctors usually test for Down's syndrome and spina bifida in the baby during this week. This is a blood test done on the mother and does not cause any harm to the baby. You may get the results of the test in a week to 10 days. 

This is 15th week. What has happened the last 14 weeks - to know this don't forget to see our blogs.

Pregnant women are vulnerable to infections, so take care when you go to crowded places. If you happen to catch a cold or fever. See your doctor. 

From this week on, you may look big.  You may also be feeling hungry a little bit. Time to get pampered - Ask your mom, spouse, your friends or well wishers to cook something delicious for you.  But, make sure you eat nutritious food, as the growth of the baby and the nutrition of the baby is dependent on the food you eat.

What are the symptoms of Pregnancy?

Starting pregnancy on a healthy note can make the next nine months lot easier. Taking a pregnancy test is the only sure way to know that you are pregnant. There are some early symptoms of pregnancy, but it may not be seen in all pregnant women. Symptoms are things which you experience, while signs are the changes seen in your body by the doctor.

Routine antenatal care is very important to reduce maternal and fetal complications. Hypothyroidism can adversely affect the health of the baby and the mother if not identified and treated before and during pregnancy. It is very important that a woman is screened for thyroid deficiencies ideally while she is planning to get pregnant. The baby is completely dependent on the maternal thyroid hormones especially during the first three months of pregnancy. So this may put an additional strain on the mother and could lead to further deficiency if not identified and corrected promptly.