15 Weeks Pregnant

Life in the fast lane – she just keeps growing and growing and…

Your baby’s development

The apple of your eye is the size of an actual apple.

Your baby’s growth is making significant strides. At this stage, she’s the length of a large apple. That’s roughly 11.5 cm long with a weight of 56 to 85 grams.

By the end of your fifteenth week of pregnancy your baby, might be able to wiggle her fingers and toes, make a fist, or even suck her thumb.

Skin is developing and hair is appearing on your baby’s scalp and eyebrows
Ears and eyes are moving into their proper position
The skeletal system and muscles continue to develop and strengthen

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Your nutrition and health

This is the time to go nuts.

Get valuable nutrients and heart-healthy fats into your daily diet with a handful of nuts, like almonds, peanuts, walnuts, pecans, and pistachios.

Get valuable nutrients and heart-healthy fats into your daily diet with a handful of nuts, like almonds, peanuts, walnuts, pecans, and pistachios.

Nuts provide protein, magnesium, vitamin E, and some B vitamins. And though nuts are higher in fat, it’s monounsaturated, which is good for your heart.

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Things to think about now

Putting your pregnancy to the test.

During pregnancy, your doctor may recommend various tests for a variety of reasons. You and your doctor should discuss which tests you need and when.

Prenatal testing is like a window into your baby’s health, and makes you better equipped to address any potential concerns down the road.

The triple test is a common screening that is most accurate when given between the 16th and 18th week of pregnancy. The triple test checks for chromosomal disorders, such as Down's Syndrome, and spinal abnormalities, like spina bifida. This maternal blood screening measures: