Your baby at 15th week of pregnancy

Your baby at 15 weeks

Your baby is the size of a small grapefruit during 15th week of pregnancy. weighing anywhere from 48 to 70 g (1.7 to 2.5 oz) and measuring 10.4 to 11.5 cm (4.1 to 4.5 inches) from crown to rump.

Hair today

Your baby’s hair pattern is established during 15th week pregnancy, but this is no guarantee that he or she will be born with a full head of hair. Ultra-fine, soft hair, called lanugo, is also appearing over your little one's entire body. This downy hair protects the delicate skin from the amniotic fluid and usually disappears just before or after birth.

Thin-skinned

Underneath that lanugo is a fine layer of skin through which you can see blood vessels already transporting blood. Mouth development continues and baby’s face is capable of moving more and more. 

Your pregnancy at 15 weeks

Power surge

Many women report feeling energized at this point in the pregnancy. If you're one of the fortunate ones with that extra oomph, enjoy it!

Take a walk, plant some flowers or start planning the baby's room.

Swollen hands, feet and ankles

This swelling is caused by the increased blood circulating through your body and the pressure of your growing uterus on the pelvic veins. Mild exercise is a great way to keep swelling at bay, so try walking, swimming or taking a yoga class. Read different forms of easy and comfortable exercises during pregnancy here. If the puffiness shows up in your face, make sure to get in touch with your healthcare provider. 

Twin development at week 15

Your babies’ length from crown to rump is around 3 1/2 inches, and they weigh 1 1/2 ounces. Your doctor may encourage you to have an amniocentesis to assess the health of your babies. This test is typically performed after week 15 in pregnancy.

15 weeks pregnant symptoms

- body aches
- tingling in the hands and feet (carpal tunnel syndrome)
- darkening of the skin around the nipples
- continued weight gain

Quick tip for moms

By this stage of pregnancy, you should have your appetite back after several months of living on saltine crackers and ginger ale, or whatever else sounded good. This may be a perfect time to draw up a healthy eating plan for the remainder of your pregnancy.

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