14th week of pregnancy - early second trimester

14th week of pregnancy is the beginning of the second trimester, which for most pregnant women is considered the best. With the disappearance of the unpleasant symptoms of the first trimester, the expectant mother begins to feel very cheerful and ready to perform even incredible feats.

The child at this stage is growing and continues to form. His hands are lengthened and become more proportionate to the rest of the body. The little face of the child becomes beautiful in this week. Hair and eyebrows begin to grow. The ribs and spine undergo the process of ossification, and the thyroid gland produces hormones. This week, the sex organs are developing - the boys form the prostate, and the girls - the ovaries, which slowly descend from the temporary place in the stomach to the pelvic area. The spleen starts producing red blood cells, and the liver - bile. Esophagus, trachea, larynx and vocal cords also in their places - the body prepares for the first cries of the baby.

The growing number of nerve cells causes a greater sensitivity in the child, the exception is only the upper part of the head. There are reasons for this. During childbirth, the baby should, as painlessly as possible through the birth canal. The formation of the brain in a child allows him to grimace, frown and screw up his eyes. If there was an opportunity to look at the child, you can see his beautiful smile! He opens and closes his mouth and very often puts his little finger in it and tries to suck it. During this period, the mucous plug begins to form in the cervix of the uterus , which protects the child from harmful microbes and other negative external factors.

At 14 weeks of gestation, the fetal size reaches 10 cm in length and weighs about 25 grams. At this time the uterus continues to grow rapidly enough. The size of the tummy is an individual matter. The change in the shape of the body of a pregnant woman largely depends on the abdominal tone of the muscles. If the belly is not yet visible, it will appear in the near future. At this stage of pregnancy, the uterus is approximately the size of the grapefruit. Up to this time, the pregnant woman can gain 5.4 kilograms already, of which 900 grams are in the fetus itself. Therefore, the 14th week of pregnancy is the period when the mother begins to feel discomfort in her usual clothes, so it's time to buy special clothes for pregnant women.

The 14th week of pregnancy is also characterized by frequent changes of mood. On the one hand, a woman can rejoice that soon she will become a mother, and on the other, stress and emotions can overflow her. Thanks to the production of hormones, the hair of many pregnant women looks simply gorgeous. But, at the same time, they can be pursued by ruptures of blood vessels, varicose veins, which are also caused by hormones and weight changes.

The common feature of the 14th week is the appearance of the Negra line - a dark brown color that stretches from the navel to the pubic joint, caused by hormonal changes. In this there is nothing to worry about - it should also disappear spontaneously after the birth of the baby.

This week the doctor can offer to pass the test for amniocentesis. Its purpose is to identify chromosomal abnormalities. It is recommended for 35-five-year-old women and older, as well as for those moms who already have babies with special needs. The analysis involves collecting samples of amniotic fluid from the bladder. However, there is a small risk of miscarriage. Also, the doctor will appoint pregnant women to make uzi 14 weeks of pregnancy. Already, an experienced ultrasound can see the sex of the future baby.

The 14th week of pregnancy is the time when symptoms such as constipation may appear, which is associated with an increase in the level of progesterone that slows the bowels. At this time, it is better to drink more water and eat foods rich in fiber.