Baby’s Development
At week 15, many good things are happening inside your womb.
Your baby is the size of an apple weighing 1.75 ounces and about 4 inches long.
Your baby is beginning to grow a very fine hair called lanugo which covers his
skin and helps regulate his temperature.
Though your baby cannot see yet, he is starting to sense light
from the womb, and as the bones in his ear are hardening, he is now able to
hear sounds, including your heartbeat, breathing, and speaking. You may
consider placing a headphone on your belly occasionally and playing soft music
just to keep the baby calm.
Your baby is becoming very active inside of you, and you may
occasionally feel him kicking and getting hiccups. These movements will be felt
more frequently and easily later in the pregnancy. At 15 weeks pregnant, your
baby can make faces, suckle on his thumb, squint, and frown. Although your
baby’s head still accounts for 1/3 of his body, he is now more proportionate as
his arms and legs have grown longer this week. His taste buds are forming, and
his tiny toenails and fingernails are growing longer every day.
You at 15
Weeks Pregnant
You might be noticing the appearance of a dark line running
down your bump, this line is called 'linea nigra, ' and it’s common for women
during pregnancy. You don’t have to worry about it as it will fade after your
baby is born. If you are experiencing
heartburns, gas or indigestion, blame it on the hormones. Observe the foods
that trigger your symptoms and try to avoid them. Talk to your doctor about what remedies are
safe for you and get a lot of antacids which are doubly awesome as they help
reduce gas and have lots of much-needed calcium.
Pregnancy
Week 15 Tips and To-Do’s
Practice
Good Pregnancy Posture
Now that your belly is not sticking out of your dress and you
have not gained too much weight, this is a perfect time to practice how to
walk, stand, sit, and sleep with a better posture. If you practice now, it will be much easier
later in the pregnancy, when you have to walk and sleep in certain ways just to
relieve pain.
Talk To
Your Baby
Although you can't have a face-to-face chat with your baby
just yet, communicating with your unborn baby is a great way to start a mother
and child bonding process. If you feel weird about having an actual
conversation, you can narrate your daily activities, read a novel out loud, or
share your aspirations and wishes with your child. This is a great practice for
after your baby's born, and talking to babies is one of the best ways to help
develop their language skills.
Feel Free
To Indulge
Not only is the second trimester considered as the "feel
good" trimester, but it is also known as the sexiest! Some women
experience an increased libido due to a hormonal change and increase in blood
flow. These changes help rev up arousal and improve orgasms. So unless your
doctor has advised you otherwise, go ahead and indulge because it’s the best
time to do it, and it’s perfectly safe for your baby.
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