During the development of the baby at 15 weeks of gestation, which is 4 months pregnant, can be marked by the discovery of the sex of the baby because the sexual organs are already formed.
For women over 35 years of age, between 15 and 18 weeks of gestation, the doctor may indicate an amniocentesis to see if the baby has a genetic disease.
Development of the fetus at 15 weeks' gestation
In the development of the fetus at 15 weeks gestation the joints are fully formed, and it has plenty of room to move, so it is very common for it to change position frequently, and this can be observed on an ultrasound.
The baby opens his mouth and swallows the amniotic fluid and turns in the direction of any stimulus near his mouth. The body of the baby is more proportional with the legs longer than the arms, and the skin is very thin allowing the visualization of the blood vessels.
Although not always possible to feel, the baby can have hiccups still in the mother's belly.
The fingertips are prominent and the fingers of the hand are still short. The fingers are separated and the baby can move one finger at a time and even suck the thumb. The arch of the foot begins to form, and the baby can hold his feet with his hands, but he can not bring them to his mouth.
The muscles of the face have developed enough for the baby to grimace, but he still can not control his expressions.
Fetal size at 15 weeks' gestation
The size of the baby at 15 weeks gestation is approximately 8.7 cm measured from the head to the buttocks, and the weight is about 43g.
Changes in the woman with 15 weeks of pregnancy
The changes in the woman with 15 weeks of pregnancy include the increase of the belly, that from this week, will be more and more evident, and by the diminution of the morning sicknesses. From now on it's a good idea to start preparing the mother's and baby's trousseau.
It is likely that your clothes will no longer fit and that is why it is important to adapt them or buy clothes for pregnant women. The ideal is to wear pants with elasticated waistband, to adjust to the size of the belly and to avoid the very tight clothes, in addition to avoiding the jumps and to give preference for the lower and comfortable footwear since it is normal the feet to become swollen and there are greater chances of imbalance due to change in the center of gravity.
If it is the first pregnancy it is possible that you have not yet felt the drinking move, but if you have been pregnant before, this is easier to notice the baby stirring.
Your pregnancy by quarter
To make your life easier and you do not waste time looking, we separate all the information you need for each trimester of gestation. What quarter are you in?
- 1st Quarter (1st to 13th week)
- 2nd Quarter (14th to 27th week)
- 3rd Quarter (from the 28th to the 41st week)
