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Your baby at 14 weeks
Welcome to the second trimester. Your baby can squint, frown and grimace. A fine, downy hair called lanugo is beginning to cover the body. The liver has started making bile, and the spleen is helping to make red blood cells.
Your body at 14 weeks
Nausea usually eases and appetite improves. Nasal congestion and occasional nosebleeds are common because of increased blood flow.
Common symptoms this week
- Nausea easing
- Stuffy nose
- Nosebleeds
- Increased appetite
Tips & to-do list
- Take iron-folic acid (IFA) tablets as prescribed – usually one a day from the second trimester for at least 180 days.
- Take calcium separately from iron (they reduce each other’s absorption).
- Don’t forget your Td vaccine doses.
Check-ups and tests around this week
- Start iron-folic acid and calcium supplements; single dose of albendazole after the first trimester
Week 14 at a glance
| At 14 weeks | |
|---|---|
| Trimester | Second trimester |
| Pregnancy month | Month 4 of 9 |
| Weeks to due date | 26 weeks |
| Days pregnant | 98–104 days |
| Progress | 35% of 40 weeks |
When to call your doctor
Contact your doctor or go to hospital straight away if you notice:
- Any vaginal bleeding or fluid leak
- Regular tightenings or period-like cramps before 37 weeks
- Severe headache, blurred vision or sudden swelling of face and hands
- Fever, or pain while urinating
Questions about 14 weeks pregnant
How many months is 14 weeks pregnant?
14 weeks pregnant falls in month 4 of pregnancy, in the second trimester. For medical purposes, weeks and days are more precise than months.
How big is my baby at 14 weeks?
At 14 weeks your baby is about the size of a chikoo (sapota) – roughly ~8.7 cm long and weighing about ~43 g.
Is it normal to have no symptoms at 14 weeks?
Yes. Every pregnancy is different, and symptoms come and go. Feeling well is not a sign that something is wrong. If you have concerns, or notice any warning signs listed on this page, contact your doctor.
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Medical disclaimer: The results and information on this page are estimates for general education only. They are not a diagnosis and do not replace advice from your gynaecologist, obstetrician or midwife. If you have pain, bleeding, reduced baby movements or feel unwell, contact your doctor or call 108 immediately. Read the full disclaimer.