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. Momjunction tells you more about your baby’s growth, changes in your body, and the care you should take during this period.
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). Your baby’s growth picks up at a faster pace. Read more about it next.
Baby Development At 14 Weeks
Here is how the baby’s body is developing in this week: As the baby develops, you’ll start experiencing different symptoms of pregnancy.
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). You feel more energetic. Morning sickness subsides, and you feel much relieved. You experience increased appetite.
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.
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
When To Call The Doctor
Call the doctor in the case of (8):
Fever (100.4 degrees or higher)
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 consumption of caffeine and alcohol, as they can affect the baby’s development. Rest properly and try to sleep on your left side.
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 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 doctor’s permission. 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.
Lend a helping hand in the daily household chores. Go for a daily walk with you. Plan a day out for shopping and relaxation.
