Last week we saw how the fetus matured its skeleton and the pregnant mother began to gain weight; Now we are going to enter Week 14 of Pregnancy, already in the second trimester, and although your baby is still very small (8 to 9,5 centimeters) it grows very quickly and the difference in size between the head and the body is disappearing .
If you could see the inside of your uterus, you would discover a very small being covered by less and less thin skin and a hair that we call lanugo; Surely a smile would escape you when you see that it also moves small muscles like those of the face that also develop. Moving the lips, sucking reflex, opening the mouth, etc; Yeah! You read it correctly: lips, because they have begun to form. As for you, surely you have noticed that it is difficult for you to lie on your stomach, you should try other postures when you go to sleep.
Changes in the baby also include the formation of the eyelashes and the specialization of the tongue, which already has taste buds. You already know that it is the placenta that is responsible for providing nutrients to the fetus, although he frequently ingests the liquid in which he is submerged, so his intestines also work and move involuntarily.
Week 14 of pregnancy: changes in the mother.
Emotions are present throughout pregnancy, and there are women who live the first trimester with some concern, will the baby be okay? Will I have problems in the next few months? Relax, it's time to really start trusting yourself and especially your body. Free of nausea and dizziness, you will really enjoy the 2 quarters that lie ahead..
One of the most important changes that you will notice is the growth of the belly and a wider waist, because your uterus is getting bigger and bigger. You have almost certainly bought pants with a rubber waistband or adjustable maternity pants. In addition, the breasts also feel more sensitive and are larger, it is a good time to buy special bras.
Gums that bleed?
As blood volume is greater, it is easy to occur because the area is very sensitive and the blood vessels are very close to the skin. Do not worry about spontaneous bleeding, yes: if it is too abundant, consult the midwife. The same cause has bleeding from the nose.
Before telling you about the changes in the baby, you should know that finally! you will regain some energy and you will have less sleep, but remember to seek different postures to avoid discomfort: for example on the side with the lower leg stretched out and the other hunched, or both folded over the chest and a cushion between them.
And what about baby?
The fetus is 12 weeks old and formed, waiting to grow in size. He has more control over the neurological system and little by little his muscles become stronger.
We leave you this video so you can learn a little more about this 14th week of pregnancy.
Finally remember that you must rest whenever you need it, drinking more water than before you got pregnant and maintain a balanced and healthy diet that provides you with all the nutrients you need. Do not obsess over it weight gainBut try to balance your energy intake with gentle, regular exercise.
And now, yes, we say goodbye until a few days later when we will introduce you to the 15th week of pregnancy, which as usual arrives full of hope and changes.