14 Weeks Pregnant Symptoms, Movement, Baby Size, Foods to Eat and Tips
14th Week Pregnancy Highlights
Welcome - Second Trimester!
Your baby can now make facial expressions like smiling, grimacing, and squinting. Your baby will also start sucking thumb and make chewing movements
Time For Weight Gain
From here on, you’ll start gaining some weight regularly - about ½ a kg per week for the rest of your pregnancy.
Pregnancy Milestone
At week 14, you’re in the fourth month!
weight (g)
43 g
Length (cm)
8.7 cm
Approximate size
Lemon
How Big is Your Baby?
Now, your little champ can respond to external stimuli although you may not be able to sense it. For instance, if your abdomen is poked, the baby wiggles. The eyes and ears will shift to correct positions and the baby can make facial expressions such as smile, frown, squint, etc. This week, your baby’s thin skin will be covered by ultra fine soft hair called lanugo which will disappear soon after birth.
Baby’s Length: 8.7 cm
Baby’s Weight: 43 g
Mother’s Changing Body:
What to Expect
It’s time for you to start wearing your pregnancy clothes as the waistline tends to expand and you may gain more weight.
Your body might experience more energy so it is time to get involved in any prenatal workout routine like yoga, cardio, walking or aerobics.
Your uterus is slightly raised out of the pelvic bone and into the lower abdomen showing a little bump.
14th Week Pregnancy Symptoms
Increased Hunger Pangs
Morning sickness has no more effect on your body in the second trimester so you may feel hungrier with your appetite back on track.
Mood Swings
If you have extreme mood swings, just relax and blame the hormones.
Bleeding Gums
Your gums might bleed when flossed or brushed. This gum inflammation is partly caused by hormonal changes that make your gums more sensitive to the bacteria in plaque.
Pregnancy Tips for Week 14
- Stay healthy to defend your body from infectious diseases like cold, flu and other microbes. Follow basic hygiene like washing hands, using a separate towel etc.
- Be aware of what you are eating and how much. Try to avoid junk foods and eat healthy at regular intervals for better digestion.
- Most women become active with a burst of energy in the second trimester, so use it wisely. Involve in yoga or walking routines which will also keep a check on your weight gain.
- You may want to take up a dental appointment for those swollen gums. Floss regularly, brush twice a day, and follow good oral hygiene.
