Trimester 2
Week 15
About the size of
an apple
~10.1 cm~70 g
Averages only: a scan is the only way to know your baby’s size.
Your baby this week
The baby can sense light through closed eyelids and is beginning to hear muffled sounds, including your heartbeat and voice.
What you may feel
Nasal congestion and occasional nosebleeds are common as blood volume increases.
This week, try
Start sleeping on your side if you can. It improves blood flow to the placenta and gets you used to it before it matters more.
Weeks are counted from the first day of your last period, as your care team counts them. Written by The Childhood Journal’s team from standard prenatal references. Not yet reviewed by a clinician: our scientific board is being formed. General information, never an assessment of your pregnancy.