15 weeks of pregnancy, many women remember as one of the most pleasant memories for the entire period. On the one hand, the toxicosis of the first trimester has receded - you will finally be able to eat well and enjoy life, and on the other hand, the fetus on the 15th week of pregnancy is still so small that you will hardly feel any discomfort.
Fetal size at 15 weeks
Embryo at 15 weeks more takes the likeness of a man. The legs are already comparable and even exceed the length of the arms, and the whole body becomes more proportionate. The size of the child at week 15, more precisely its coccygeal-parietal growth (CTE) is still measured from the crown to the cob and approximately 8-12 cm. The weight of the fetus at 15 weeks is 80 g.
Given yet small size, the baby has enough space for a variety of "exercises" in the tummy. Although the fetal movements at week 15, you are most likely to be mistaken for the violent activity of the intestine.
Pregnancy 15 weeks - development of the fetus
The skin of the baby at week 15 is no longer as glassy-transparent, but through it red capillaries are still visible. The skin is covered with a barely noticeable fuzz, and hair follicles appear on the head. The eyelids are still omitted, but they already react to the light. So, for example, if you send a bright beam of light to your abdomen, the baby will start to turn away. Lichiko still looks like a fairy elf - probably because of wide-set eyes. Completely formed ears, although still heavily omitted.
The skeleton continues to develop and strengthen, by the 15th week even thin nails appear. The pituitary cells begin to function independently, which are responsible for the metabolic processes and development of the baby. In addition, the formation of the cortex of the brain begins, the central nervous system is actively working.
The palpitation of the fetus at 15 weeks is about 160 beats per minute. The heart already fully provides the blood supply to the whole organism, driving out a huge amount of blood for its size. Kidneys function also. The baby already urinates directly into the amniotic fluid, which is completely renewed every 2-3 hours.
Size of belly at week 15
The belly at this time finally begins to give out a pregnancy. Ordinary casual clothes are already becoming uncomfortable, and you yourself notice visual changes. The size of the uterus is normal at week 15 is still very slight, and the elevation above the bosom is only 12 cm.
Analyzes at week 15
Week 15 is one of the most peaceful for the entire pregnancy. No tests on this date are expected. The only direction that you can write is a triple test. The analysis includes examining your blood for the presence of three hormones ACE, hCG and estriol. Such a test makes it possible to prevent the appearance of anomalies in the development of the fetus.
Given that the reproductive organs of the fetus are almost formed, at 15 weeks on ultrasound can determine the sex of the child.
15 week is the most pleasant time for you for the whole pregnancy. During this period, try to replenish your body with vitamins and minerals, which he lost during toxemia in the first trimester. Especially lean on foods rich in calcium and phosphorus, because at the 15th week the skeleton of the baby is actively formed. And, of course, do not forget about the good mood and walks in the fresh air. Keep in mind that your child hears you, so listen to good music, sing and start reading fairy tales.