Feeling energised & better? You must be 15 weeks pregnant then! Your baby has grown a lot and here's all you need to know
Baby Development:
Your baby is now size of a apple
Baby at 15 weeks is the size of a tomato. The baby's eyelids are still fused but the baby can sense light. Hearing is developing now and the baby might hear your muffled voice. The 15-week fetus has started to learn to make facial expressions and its tiny hands have started to make fists. 15-week ultrasound might show your baby's funny expressions. External genitals might be hidden due to the baby's position so 15 weeks pregnant ultrasound might be too early for gender reveal.
Body Changes
The uterus is growing and is rising above the pelvic region which is why few women might notice 15 weeks pregnant belly growing. Showing a 15 weeks pregnant bump depends on the type of body and history of pregnancies. A dark line running down your bump called 'linea nigra' might be visible. Ths line fades away after delivery.
Find your due date/Calculating your due date:
Unless you've been tracking your ovulation, for a health practitioner to exactly know when you ovulated and conceived is hard to say. Most women ovulate about two weeks after the first day of their period. So, to calculate a standard timing, most health practitioners calculate the due date from the first day of your last menstrual period.
15 weeks pregnant symptoms:
Here are a few number of common symptoms a woman may notice throughout her Pregnancy Symptoms Week 15.- Inflamed and bleeding gums
- Increased libido
- Itchy skin due to stretching
- Increased appetite
- Headaches
- Stuffy nose
- Bloating and constipation
- Indigestion and heartburn
- Sore breasts
- Leg cramps
- Darkened facial skin called 'mask of pregnancy'
- Thicker and shinier hair
- A heightened sense of smell
- Mood swings
- Unusual moles and skin tags
Tips for You This Week
You can support your body to prepare for pregnancy by following the tips below:Begin sleeping on your side. Increased appetite means the possibility of weight gain. Keep weight gain balanced with keeping yourself active. Avoid sitting for too long. Take prenatal vitamins. Wear loose fit breathable clothing to tackle the hot flushes. Invest in a good pair of sneakers for comfortable walking and avoiding falls. Stay away from skin or hair treatments involving harsh chemicals. Light cramping at 15 weeks pregnant might occur, but anything severe must be brought to doctors attention immediately. Take care of your teeth, visit a dentist if you are experiencing bleeding gums. Stay away from X-rays.