14th Week Pregnancy: Symptoms, Baby Development And Tips

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How Many Months Pregnant Are You At 14 Weeks?

At 14 weeks, you enter the second trimester and are three months and one week pregnant. During this week, your baby starts moving a little, and you will start getting over morning sickness. Read more about your baby’s growth, changes in your body, and the prenatal care and the prenatal care you need to focus on during the 14th week of pregnancy here.

How Big Is Your Baby At 14 Weeks?

Your baby is about the size of a lemon (1). The baby measures 3.42 inches (8.7cm) and weighs about 1.15oz (43g) (2).

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At 14 weeks, your baby can also be compared to the size of kiwi fruit (9).

Baby Development At 14 Weeks

Here is how the baby’s body is developing in this week:

As the fetus develops, you’ll start experiencing different pregnancy symptoms.

What Symptoms Do You Experience In The 14th week Of Pregnancy?

You experience the following indicators of the 14th week of pregnancy.

• As the pelvic muscles and ligaments are stretching, it causes pain on one or both sides of the abdomen (due to stretching of the round ligament).
• Weight gain should be around 2 to 7 pounds during this week (7).
• The fatigue may reduce, making you feel more energetic.

However, for some expectant mothers, feelings of nausea and fatigue may persist or appear during the 14th week of pregnancy. Natalie Bennett, a mother of three, shares how her symptoms evolved during the 14th week of pregnancy. “As I reached the 14th week, my symptoms took a sudden turn. I was hit with overwhelming exhaustion and some nausea, which I hadn’t experienced in the last few weeks. I was just lying on the floor, feeling like I was going to throw up, but what was even worse, I was feeling so tired and completely exhausted (i).”

• According to the National Health Service (NHS), approximately 3 in 100 women may experience hyperemesis gravidarum. This condition is characterized by persistent and severe nausea and vomiting throughout pregnancy.
• You experience increased appetite and cravings.

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• The extra blood volume puts pressure on the blood vessels causing the veins, especially in the legs, to swell, increasing the chances of varicose veins.
• The increased blood flow to the mucous membranes causes them to swell, making breathing difficult and resulting in a stuffy nose sometimes.
• The extra weight of the uterus starts straining the lower back muscles, causing backache.
• Digestion slows down due to hormonal fluctuations, causing indigestion and gas formation.

• Edema or water retention in the body results in the swelling of hands and feet.
• The pressure the growing uterus puts on the bladder increases your urge to urinate. External changes also occur at this time, making your pregnancy evident.

External changes also occur at this time, making your pregnancy evident.

Changes In The Body At 14 Weeks

Physical changes:

• Second-time moms may notice a visible baby bump this week.
• The breast size increases, and the areola becomes darker.

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• The blue veins become prominent around the breast area due to increased blood flow.
• The mid-abdominal line gets darker called linea nigra.
• The hormonal changes make your hair look fuller, thicker, and shinier.

Emotional changes:

• Strange dreams as a result of pregnancy fears
• Mood swings
• Anxiety

Quick fact

During this time of pregnancy, you may also develop dark patches on your skin, especially in your face and neck regions – this is known as chloasma or the mask of pregnancy (9).

When To Call The Doctor

Call the doctor in the case of (8):

• Fever (100.4 degrees or higher)

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• Pelvic/ lower abdominal pain other than cramping
• Less urination or dark-colored urine
• Severe vomiting
• Loss of consciousness
• Bleeding or leaking from the vagina

Besides getting timely medical care, you must also take care of yourself at home.

Tips To Stay Healthy

Here are a few tips you can follow for a healthy pregnancy:

• Eat smaller meals at regular intervals of time.
• Drink a lot of water and keep yourself hydrated.
• Follow a healthy diet. Include meat, cereals, dairy products, fresh fruits, and vegetables.
• Engage in light workouts to keep yourself active and healthy. Pelvic floor exercises help strengthen the muscles.
• Avoid consuming caffeine and alcohol, as they may affect fetal development.
• Rest properly and try to sleep on your left side.

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• In case of nausea, drink lemonade, eat watermelon, or sniff a lemon.
• Don’t skip meals or lie down immediately after having meals.
• Avoid uncooked, spicy, deep-fried, and fatty foods.
• Take iron, calcium, and prenatal vitamin supplements (folic acid, vitamin B6) every day.
• Wear comfortable and breathable clothes.
• Avoid wearing heels and switch to flats and slippers.
• Avoid taking medicines without your obstetrician’s permission.
• Practice stress management and support your emotional health by trying deep breathing, meditation, or prenatal yoga.
• Stay connected with family and friends.

Also, seek your partner’s support.

Tips For Dad-To-Be

Your partner might also experience some emotional changes. He should:

• Accompany you to the prenatal visits.

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• Lend a helping hand in the daily household chores.
• Go for a daily walk with you.
• Plan a day out for shopping and relaxation.

Infographic: How Far Baby Is Developed At 14 Weeks Of Pregnancy

Being 14 weeks pregnant means you’ve completed your first trimester and entered the second week of the second trimester. So, by this time, your baby is of lemon size, and you may see your baby bump. Look through the infographic below to know how much your baby has developed in your womb at 14 weeks of pregnancy.

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Illustration: 14th Week Pregnancy: Symptoms Baby Development And Tips

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At 14 weeks pregnant, your baby is growing rapidly! They’re developing their facial features, organs, and bones. They’re even starting to move around! Discover more interestig facts about this week of pregnancy, here.

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Dr Anita Gupta is currently working in University College of Medical Sciences (Medical School) & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi. She has been practicing as a gynecologist & obstetrician for the past 31 years and as a lactation consultant for 18 years.

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Sakshi MishraMSc

Sakshi holds a bachelor’s degree in Science and a master’s in Bioinformatics from Panjab University, India. She has worked on a research project, “In silico ligand designing exhibiting anti-diabetic activity derived from responsible phytochemicals of selected herbs.

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Rebecca MalachiBSc

Rebecca is a pregnancy writer and editor with a passion for delivering research-based and engaging content in areas of fertility, pregnancy, birth, and post-pregnancy. She did her graduation in Biotechnology and Genetics from Loyola Academy, Osmania University and obtained a certification in ‘Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy’ from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU).

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Aneesha holds a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from USTM, Meghalaya and Master’s degree in Applied Microbiology from VIT, Vellore. With two years of experience, she has worked on different research projects in the field of Food Sciences.

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