eks of pregnancy
The height of the uterus about 6-7 cm. It increases both in height and in width and occupies a middle position between the vagina and the navel. Slow growth in the abdomen.
Fetus at 15 weeks’ gestation
Fetus at 15 weeks of pregnancy are actively moving, frowns, clasps his hands in fists, thumb-sucking. Sex of the child is clearly visible on ultrasound. The size of the fruit an average of 13 cm, weight 135-145 grams. Fetal development implies the beginning of formation of subcutaneous fat. In the body of the baby starts stocking brown oil, which, unlike the white fat has a higher energy capacity and better splits.
Adrenal cortex differentiates the child and gradually increases in size. Baby teeth are covered dentin — the basic tooth tissue.
Analysis at 15 weeks of pregnancy
A woman passes inspection at the gynecologist every two weeks. If up to this point the woman has not passed the secondary screen, it’s time to do them. Screening identifies intrauterine fetal infection, hypoxia, intrauterine growth retardation.
If women find any pathology that could affect the structure or function of the placenta, and thus adversely affect the viability of the fetus, it is determined hormonal profile. Analyzed figures estradiol, estriol, placental lactogen, progesterone. Glucose level is determined according to indications.
Ultrasound at 15 weeks of pregnancy
Ultrasound on this term necessarily performed with Doppler velocimetry. The latter allows to estimate not only the size of the fetus, its status and gender, but also features the bloodstream, which is especially important for the early diagnosis of the fetoplacental circulation. The doctor performing the ultrasound, said the pregnancy, holds fetometry — definition of indicators characterizing the development of the fetus.
Pain at 15 weeks of pregnancy
The uterus continues to grow in height, so not intensive nagging pain — a normal variant. Fetus has already formed the immune system, so cold the mother does not have it a strong negative influence. However, take care of their health care costs, since the immune system of the fetus is very imperfect. He is not a local and specific immunity and immature immune cells themselves. If you do not have a stomach ache, you can afford and sex, and your favorite fruits and vegetables as a supplementary food. Weight continues to increase. Try to measure it at the end of each week.