15 Weeks Pregnant – Baby Can Taste & Hiccup

What’s Happening at 15 Weeks Pregnant?

15 Weeks Pregnant – Your baby is growing fast and becoming more active. Development is moving from basic structure to more refined features.

• 📏 Baby is the size of an apple (~10–11 cm)
• 👅 Taste buds are forming – baby can now sense flavors in the amniotic fluid
• 🤧 Baby may start hiccupping as lungs practice breathing
• 🧍 Legs are longer than arms now
• 🩻 Bones continue to harden
• 🧠 Baby responds to light, even with eyelids closed

Your baby is also growing a fine layer of hair called lanugo that will keep them warm.

🤰 Symptoms at 15 Weeks Pregnant

You are likely feeling more relaxed, energetic, and hungry this week.

Week 15 Pregnancy Symptoms:

• Increased appetite
• Bloating or constipation
• Backaches or pelvic pressure
• Slight swelling in feet (normal, but monitor)
• Sensitive teeth or gums
• Glowing skin due to increased blood flow

Hormonal changes may still cause some emotional ups and downs, but most early pregnancy symptoms are reducing.

Detailed Guide : 15 Weeks Pregnant Symptoms: Embracing Energy and Early Movements

🥗 What to Eat at 15 Weeks Pregnant

Time to eat for two — not in quantity but in quality.

✅ Best Foods for Week 15:

• Sweet potatoes, spinach, beetroot – boost iron and folate
• Dals, chana, rajma, tofu, fish – plant and animal protein
• Oranges, amla, strawberries – vitamin C to absorb iron
• Milk, paneer, curd, sesame seeds – for calcium
• Homemade roti rolls with veggies or eggs – wholesome snacks

💧 Drink 2–3 litres of water daily to avoid swelling and constipation.

❌ Avoid:

• Pickled, overly spicy foods that trigger acidity
• Street food or raw chutneys
• Overuse of papaya or pineapple (small ripe portions are okay)

🧘 Exercise Tips for Week 15

You’re likely feeling energetic and lighter in spirit — perfect for keeping up with gentle fitness.

Best Activities:

• 🧘 Prenatal yoga with a certified trainer
• 🚶 Daily 30–40 mins of walking
• 🪑 Wall squats and pelvic tilts
• 🏊 Swimming (if allowed by your doctor)

🧠 Mental health tip: Speak to your baby — yes! Early bonding starts now, even if it feels silly.

🧾 Week 15 Checklist

• Book your quad screen or triple marker test (done between 15–20 weeks)
• Continue prenatal supplements
• Buy comfortable pregnancy innerwear
• Track your water intake daily
• Research antenatal classes (some start around 20 weeks)
• Practice posture: avoid standing/sitting too long

💬 Tip of the Week

“Your baby can taste what you eat, so now is the time to build healthy eating habits that continue even after birth.”
— Dr. Shreya Roy, Prenatal Nutritionist

❓FAQ – Week 15 Pregnancy

Q: Why am I getting occasional cramps at 15 weeks?
A: These may be round ligament pains — as the uterus grows, it stretches surrounding muscles. Warm compress and rest help.

Q: Can I feel my baby move now?
A: Some second-time moms might. For most first-time moms, it happens between 18–22 weeks.

Q: Are hiccups normal for the baby?
A: Yes! Baby hiccups are harmless and part of lung development. You may not feel them yet.

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