Week 15 : Your baby is growing fast and becoming more active. You may even start feeling tiny movements soon!

Mom’s Health Concerns
  • Weight gain: Around 0.5 kg per week is normal
  • Increased appetite as metabolism speeds up
  • Skin changes: Pregnancy glow or acne
  • Heartburn or indigestion may start
  • Varicose veins may become noticeable
Baby Activities
  • Your baby is about the size of an apple 🍏 (~10.1 cm or 4 inches long) and weighs around 70 grams (2.5 oz).
  • Hearing development begins (baby can hear your voice!)
  • Joints are moving freely
  • Taste buds are forming
  • Skin is developing but still thin and translucent
  • Baby is practicing breathing movements
Symptoms
  • Increased energy levels as morning sickness fades
  • Nasal congestion due to increased blood flow
  • Nasal congestion due to increased blood flow
  • Possible leg cramps at night
  • Round ligament pain as the belly expands
  • Sensitive or bleeding gums
emotional changes
  • Feeling more emotionally balanced
  • Excitement about the baby’s development
  • Mood swings may still occur but are less intense
  • Some moms may feel anxious about body changes
When to Call the Doctor
  • Severe cramping or sharp abdominal pain
  • Heavy bleeding or unusual discharge
  • Persistent dizziness or fainting
  • Severe swelling in the face or hands
  • Severe or persistent headaches
safe-actions
The Good
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The Bad
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Food to Eat
  • Protein-rich foods: Lean meats, fish, tofu, eggs
  • Folate-rich foods: Spinach, beans, citrus fruits
  • Calcium sources: Dairy, almonds, green leafy vegetables
  • Iron-rich foods: Lentils, red meat, fortified cereals
  • Hydrating foods: Watermelon, coconut water, cucumbers
Food To Avoid
  • Raw seafood, undercooked meat, and eggs
  • Unpasteurized dairy products
  • Excess caffeine (limit to 200 mg/day)
  • Highly processed and high-sodium foods
  • Alcohol and tobacco