Second Trimester
Week 15 of Pregnancy
Your baby's bones are hardening - by now, the skeleton is visible on ultrasound.
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Size of a
Apple
10.1cm
Length
10.1cm
Weight
70g
Highlight
Your baby's bones are hardening - by now, the skeleton is visible on ultrasound.
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Baby's Development
- •Eyebrows are fully formed.
- •Your baby can sense light - if you shine a torch on your bump, they may move away.
- •The skeleton is hardening from cartilage to bone.
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How You Might Feel
- •Your bump is growing noticeably now.
- •You may experience swollen gums - pregnancy hormones affect dental health.
- •Braxton Hicks contractions may begin (though most women don't feel them this early).
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Tips This Week
- •Book a dentist appointment - NHS dental care is free during pregnancy and for a year after.
- •Stay on top of flossing and brushing.
- •Consider a maternity photoshoot to capture your growing bump.