Development of the baby
At this time the child continues to grow intensively. The size of the fetus at 15 weeks of gestation is about 15 cm in length, and the weight can reach 100 g. Daily there is improvement of muscles and joints of a crumb. This is facilitated by the constant movement of the baby. Kroha learns to breathe, thereby training lung tissue.
At this time, it is already possible to determine the sex of the child by ultrasound. This period is characterized by the following important points:
- the functioning of the endocrine glands begins;
- the central nervous system starts to control the body;
- kidneys excrete urine, the child regularly empties his bladder;
- by the end of this week the formation of the placenta is coming to an end;
- The gallbladder secretes bile in the intestine.
- The eyelashes and eyebrows are more clearly shown, and the hair on the head of the crumbs becomes slightly stiffer.
What happens to the mother?
The uterus at the 15th week of pregnancy continues its growth, so the belly can be seen with the naked eye. On the chin, cheeks, you can see the areas of pigmentation. This phenomenon is called chloasma. In this regard, do not worry, because it is completely normal and is caused by hormonal changes. Women tend to worry about their appearance, and therefore it is important to remember that chloasma passes after childbirth.
At the 15th week of pregnancy, excretions that do not cause discomfort are considered the norm.
At this time, future mothers eagerly listen to their feelings, being afraid to miss the first tremors of their baby. Usually doctors are asked to remember this date and inform them at the reception. But the movements at 15 weeks of pregnancy can usually be felt only by those who are preparing for not the first birth. They have an abdominal wall stretched, besides, it is more sensitive. In addition, thanks to some experience, it is easier for them to understand the nature of those or other sensations and to recognize even weak impulses. Primitives are often more likely to say about the movements of the baby closer to 20 weeks. When pregnancy twins at 15 weeks, you can also feel the first tremors of small pens and legs.
What should I look for?
Second trimester - it's time to take care of yourself. If there are no contraindications, then a woman can attend sports classes for pregnant women, enroll in courses for expectant mothers. It is advisable to start using creams from stretch marks. It is important to monitor the condition of your teeth and always visit a dentist. At this stage, the baby needs a lot of calcium, which he can take from his mother. This can cause the destruction of teeth in a woman. Do not be afraid to treat your teeth during pregnancy, as modern dentistry allows you to carry out the procedure as safely as possible for the baby and mom.
The fetus at 15 weeks of pregnancy has an already formed immune system, so negative external factors are not so dangerous for him as in the first trimester. However, a woman should watch over her health, take care of herself. The fact is that the immunity of the crumbs is still not perfect.
Minor pulling pains in the abdomen are allowed, but only if they are not accompanied by other symptoms. If you suddenly get bloody discharge, the temperature rises, painful sensations increase, then you should consult an observant doctor.