Second Trimester
Pregnancy Week 15
Your baby is about the size of a apple 🍎 — hearing developing.
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Size comparison
≈ Apple
Length
10.1 cm
Weight
70 g
Milestone
Hearing developing
About 25 weeks to go until your due date (week 40).
Baby's development at week 15
The ears are nearly in their final position and the baby can sense sounds — your heartbeat, your voice, digestive sounds. Hair pattern on the scalp is establishing itself.
Talk or sing to your baby — they can hear you and it promotes bonding.
Common symptoms at week 15
Growing bellyBack pain beginningLeg cramps at night
Eat more of
- ✓Omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, flaxseed)
- ✓Calcium & Vitamin D (cheese, eggs, sunlight)
- ✓Protein (chicken, legumes, eggs)
- ✓Iron + Vitamin C together for absorption
- ✓Magnesium-rich foods (nuts, seeds, dark chocolate)
Foods to avoid
- ✕Alcohol
- ✕Raw/smoked seafood
- ✕High-mercury fish
- ✕Unpasteurised cheeses (brie, camembert)
- ✕Processed meats (deli cuts, hot dogs)
- ✕Excess sugar
Medically reviewed by First OPD Medical Team. Last reviewed on .
Based on average milestones from World Health Organization (WHO), ACOG, NHS UK. Educational only — not a substitute for personalised medical advice.
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