Fourteenth Week Of Pregnancy
So, till now you have managed to keep the secret? It’s good! But sorry to say, now it is better to spread the good news as your baby bump may be starting to show itself. Things are probably starting to look up as you are now officially in your second trimester. The chances of miscarriage are much less. How soon a woman’s belly starts to “show” or protrude? Well, it depends on several factors, such as whether you’ve been pregnant before or not, your body shape and anatomy etc.
- Your baby at 14 weeks is as big as peach. He/she has almost doubled in weight since last week and is now somewhat between 3 to 4 inches in size. He keeps on growing at super speed at this week.
- Your baby can now show you just how much he or she likes or dislikes what you ate last night.
- One interesting thing is- your baby can now make different faces at you, such as squinting, frowning, or even grimacing. But you won’t be able to see or feel them.
- Now, kidneys of your baby can produce urine and it gets released into the amniotic fluid. The liver of your baby starts producing bile. Congratulations, your baby is preparing for life outside the womb.
- It is now possible to hear the baby’s heartbeat with a doppler. A woman may choose to purchase a doppler for home use. But in case, you don’t find the heartbeat of your baby right away, do not worry because it can take several tries to get hear the baby’s heartbeat.
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You are likely to experience some changes in your pregnancy symptoms at 14 weeks which include-
- Less noticeable breast tenderness
- Reduced morning sickness
- Increased energy
- Continued weight gain
- Reduced mood swings
Nausea-
While some women experience morning sickness throughout their pregnancy, nausea becomes a less serious cause of concern for some as the second trimester starts. So you may still have to be prepared for an unexpected rush to the bathroom.
If your feelings of nausea seem particularly severe and you are finding it difficult to your stomach then rush to your doctor to make sure that both of you are getting enough nutrients.
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Take full advantage of your energetic body now. Go for a walk in morning or evening. If your energy peaks in the afternoon or evening, then do some exercises or yoga to feel refreshed.
If you feel stressed, get as much rest as your daily life allow.
If certain smells such as pickles or vinegar make your pregnancy symptoms like nausea worse, then it is better to avoid such things for now.
