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15 weeks pregnant, or 13 weeks after conception: a growth spurt
During the second trimester, the organs continue to develop. Your baby inhales and exhales the amniotic fluid, helping their respiratory system to mature. The heart is fully functional, pumping around 24 litres of blood per day and beating at around 140 beats per minute.
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