The development of the baby at 14 weeks of gestation, which is 4 months pregnant, marks the appearance of the black line in the belly of some women and the growth of hair in the fetus. The face is completely formed and he can even pucker his lips, turn his head, grimace and wrinkle his forehead, but still without much control over these movements.
This week the body grows faster than the head and is covered by a thin layer of transparent skin through which the blood vessels and bones are seen.
Fetal development with 14 weeks of pregnancy
At 14 weeks, the fetus is fully formed, but needs to grow and develop all organs and systems. She is already able to move, but the mother still will not feel it.
The nails are beginning to grow on the fingers and toes and already have fingerprints. It may already have some hair, eyebrows, as well as fine hairs on the body (lanugo). The sex organs are in development and doctors may be able to tell if it is a boy or girl through ultrasound.
As for the baby's developmental support system, the placenta is developing rapidly, ensuring the ideal amount of blood vessels to provide all the food the baby needs. The umbilical cord is already developed and carries food and oxygen-rich blood to the baby, in addition to carrying the baby's poor oxygen-depleted blood to the placenta.
Usually this is the last week indicated to measure nuchal translucency . Through ultrasound, the doctor will perform a more detailed examination to detect signs of Down Syndrome and other diseases. If the mother is older than 35 or has a history of genetic diseases in the family, amniocentesis between the 15th and 18th weeks of pregnancy may be indicated.
Fetal size at 14 weeks gestation
The size of the fetus at 14 weeks is approximately 5 inches and weighs about 14 grams.
Changes in the woman with 14 weeks of pregnancy
The physical changes in the woman at 14 weeks are now much more remarkable, as she will have a rounder silhouette and the belly may begin to be noticed. Probably at this stage you will need a maternity bra and large, comfortable panties.
You may begin to feel better and less nauseous. As the hormones stabilize, the mother may feel calmer, without so much emotional instability. It is a period where you are more relaxed because the risk of miscarriage is greatly reduced.
Regular physical activity is encouraged so that the mother has more strength and energy to support the additional work that pregnancy requires. Swimming, outdoor walks, yoga, Pilates or to maintain the physical activity that was practiced before being pregnant, but in a light and moderate way, always accompanied by a qualified professional are indicated.
Your pregnancy by quarter
To make your life easier and you do not waste time looking, we separate all the information you need for each trimester of gestation. What quarter are you in?
- 1st Quarter (1st to 13th week)
- 2nd Quarter (14th to 27th week)
- 3rd Quarter (from the 28th to the 41st week)
