Pregnancy Week 15 - Pregnancy Week by Week

Welcome to Pregnancy Week 15.

Changes to Mother During Pregnancy Week 15

You may find your body immunity lower than usual during this time. While this is safer and better for your baby, you may be prone to various ailments such as a stuffy nose because of swollen mucous membranes.

Mild colds hardly cause stuffiness but a really bad cold does. So if you suffer from a bad cold, do wash your hands well after you blow your nose and take rest. This helps in boosting the the immune system. Remember to eat well, take a lot of rest and do not forget your exercises.

Another infection that your doctor may check for is urinary tract infection. If you do not have one at this stage, you may be lucky to not have it throughout the pregnancy cycle. However if you find any symptoms such as pain during urination, blood in the urine, discomfort in the abdomen and the urge to urinate often do contact your doctor immediately.

Tiredness at this stage may be because of anaemia related to pregnancy. You may also find yourself suffering from forgetfulness and are unable to concentrate on things around you. You must tell your doctor if you are constantly tired. She may take a blood test to check your body's iron content and prescribe iron tablets. You can increase your iron intake by eating more lean meat,dried fruit and leafy green vegetables. You may also find yourself a victim of excessive salivation. This is quite normal at this stage.

Changes to Baby During Pregnancy Week 15

Your baby can make many facial expressions such as squint and frown. He can also grasp things. His skin is transparent and you can see the veins through it. His skeletal system and muscles are continuously developing. He can make a lot of movements with his head, mouth, arms, wrists, hands, legs, and feet. Baby's gender can be determined by looking at the external genitals now.