Development of your baby in week 14 of pregnancy
Have you been excitedly following how your baby is developing in your womb for weeks? Many important organs have now formed and you have already seen your baby on the ultrasound. By now, it looks more and more like a little baby and is growing significantly from week to week.
In the 14th week of pregnancy, further developmental steps await your baby:
Your baby practices swallowing and sucking
Your baby continuously swallows amniotic fluid. This serves as a kind of training for later life. The amniotic fluid is then excreted. It is replaced approximately every 3 hours through your bloodstream.
The proportions are changing
Until now, your baby's head was very large and made up about half of its total length. The head is now slowly balancing out with the rest of the body.
Further body parts are forming
In the 14th week of pregnancy, your baby's esophagus and trachea as well as the larynx develop. The vocal cords are also now fully formed.
The eyes and ears take their place
Your baby is taking on increasingly human forms. The eyes move to the center of the face, while the ears are now located in the middle of the head.
The intestine starts to work
Your baby's intestine can now process the swallowed amniotic fluid. Its body is even already producing bile and insulin.
You are now in the second trimester and your baby is continuing to develop in big steps. It moves a lot, sucks on its thumb, and even already reacts to acoustic signals. In a few weeks, you will feel your baby doing gymnastics in your womb and the first reflexes will develop.
How big and heavy your baby is in the 14th week of pregnancy
Your baby has been growing intensively for several weeks. In week 14 of pregnancy, it is between 7 and 20 cm tall. The length is still measured from crown to rump. Your baby's current size is reminiscent of a nectarine or a peach.
Your baby's weight can fluctuate. Due to the baby's active movements, it can also be difficult for your gynecologist to determine the exact weight. In the 14th week of pregnancy, it should be between 20 and 50 grams. This means your baby has gained a lot of weight since last week and has doubled. This development will continue for several weeks.
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Belly & weight gain: Changes to your body in week 14 of pregnancy
The embryo in your womb has now become a fetus that is growing rapidly. In the 14th week of pregnancy, a first belly becomes visible for many pregnant women. This is measured at every appointment by your gynecologist or also by your midwife. Always keep in mind that every body is different and the growth of the baby bump also differs from woman to woman.
You will observe a steady weight gain in the coming weeks. Your body is building up reserves to prepare for the later time of breastfeeding. Your amniotic fluid, the weight of the uterus, and the placenta ensure that you gain about 250 to 300 grams per week. From the 26th week of pregnancy, it is about 400 to 500 grams. Your baby's own weight, which will be 3,000 to 4,000 grams by birth, also affects the scales.
In the 14th week of pregnancy, your psychological well-being can also change. For many expectant mothers, fears and doubts arise as to whether they will master life with a baby. Financial worries can also be stressful. Turn to your partner if certain topics keep occupying your mind.
Typical symptoms in this phase of your pregnancy
In the 14th week of your pregnancy, the initial complaints, such as nausea and extreme fatigue, should have disappeared. Your body has gotten used to the pregnancy and the hormones and you feel like you're on cloud nine.
In week 14 of pregnancy, other pregnancy symptoms can occur:
Inner restlessness
Many expectant mothers suffer from inner restlessness and have difficulty falling asleep in the evening. This is due to the many new thoughts associated with your pregnancy. Try to relax and get enough sleep.
Swollen nasal mucous membranes
The pregnancy hormone progesterone can trigger various complaints. This includes, among other things, your nasal mucous membranes swelling and you having a stuffy nose.
Mood swings
Many pregnant women have mood swings triggered by hormones. If you are overjoyed one second, you feel downcast just a little later. Try to cheer yourself up with activities or a small trip.
Water retention
In the course of a pregnancy, water retention in the legs can occur. This can be a sign of kidney insufficiency. Make an appointment with your doctor if you discover water retention in yourself.
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