Pregnancy week 14
Trimester 2 · Baby is about a lemon
The baby can squint, frown and suck a thumb. Fine hair called lanugo begins to grow.
How your body may feel
- • Second-trimester energy often returns.
- • Round-ligament twinges on the sides of the bump.
- • Skin may darken along the midline.
Self-care this week
- • Resume or start gentle exercise like walking or swimming.
- • Eat calcium-rich foods daily.
- • Stand up slowly to avoid dizziness.
Milestone
Start of the second trimester — often the most comfortable stretch.
Seek care urgently if you notice
- • Severe headache that will not clear, or blurred vision and flashing lights
- • Any vaginal bleeding, or fluid leaking from the vagina
- • Sudden swelling of the face, hands or feet
- • Burning or painful urination, or fever
- • Reduced or absent baby movement once a pattern is established
Related resources
Related articles
Related FAQs
Related warning signs
- Heavy bleeding — Soaking a pad in under an hour, or passing large clots
- Severe headache that won't ease — Especially with blurred vision or sudden swelling
- Difficulty breathing — Breathlessness at rest or when lying down
- Chest pain or a racing heart — Pressure, tightness or fluttering that doesn't settle
Ask Nestora About This Week
Your Companion can explain week 14 in your own words — symptoms, nutrition, what to raise at your next visit.
Ask Nestora About This Week