14^th Week

From Tiny Steps to Amazing Growth

Welcome To Week 14!

You are stepping further into your second trimester. Your body works overtime as your abdomen starts to show, which can trigger back pain, foot swelling, or skin itchiness.

Your baby measures about 8.7cm from crown to rump and weighs approximately 43 grams.
The baby is active with flexible limbs and can move their head up and down.
Facial muscles are developed enough to squint, frown, and make various expressions.
The baby can suck their thumb, grasp with fingers, and is covered in soft fine hair (lanugo).
Baby is about the size of a peach.

Changes in Your Body

Energy tends to return, nausea eases for many, and a small bump may appear.

What's Happening Inside?

Facial muscles are developing, so the baby may start to make small expressions.

When to Check With a Doctor

• Heavy bleeding.
• Severe abdominal pain.
• High fever.
• Regular contractions, cramping or pelvic pressure.
• Severe headache, blurred vision or sudden swelling.

Helpful Tips for Week 14

• Energy levels usually improve now, enjoy it.
• Eat iron and calcium-rich foods.
• Start gentle stretching to ease round ligament pain.
• Continue regular prenatal check-ups.

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