Week of pregnancy 14 (14th week of pregnancy): Enjoy the anticipation!
In this phase, there are relatively few pregnancy problems and the fact that you can now openly talk about your pregnancy will certainly increase the anticipation of the baby. Enjoy this exciting time!
This is how the baby develops in the 14th week of pregnancy
The fetus in your stomach is now about 8 inches tall (crown-rump length) and weighs about 30 grams. His appearance becomes more and more like a real baby. Head and neck are now formed and separated from each other, and the face is clearly visible with nose, lips and ears. It can even make faces!
On the skin of the fetus now fine hairs, the so-called lanugo, The Lanugo protects the baby's skin from shocks and softening in the amniotic fluid. The same function also has the so-called vernix, a sebaceous layer that forms on the body of the fetus starting at the 17th week of gestation. While the Lanugo disappears shortly before birth, the cheese grease is still present after birth and is then gently washed away by the midwife.
The hands are still tiny, Nevertheless, they can already help many children, Because the grasp reflex is already available in this SSW. The child exercises him playfully, for example, by reaching for his own umbilical cord.
Although the fetus is already quite active in your stomach, you probably will not feel the baby's movements yet. Most women do not notice child movements until around the 16th week of pregnancy.
Also the sucking reflex The baby that is so important after breastfeeding for breastfeeding is already active. He ensures that the baby nipples regularly on his little fingers and thus trains drinking.
Speaking of drinking: Does the fetus already do that? namely the amniotic fluid. He regularly takes small sips of the electrolyte-containing amniotic fluid and processes it via the kidneys. The still very mild urine of the fetus is then discharged via the placenta into the circulation of the mother. Meanwhile, the inner membranes of the uterus produce new amniotic fluid? so the protective elixir always stays fresh.
This happens in the 14th week of pregnancy with your body
In this pregnancy week, you probably feel comfortable in your body. You are not so tired anymore, the nausea has disappeared and the gentle curvature in the middle of your body does not limit your ability to move.
Nevertheless, the body of course continues to work at full speed. Therefore, pay close attention to a vitamin-rich, healthy diet.
calcium is especially important now, it is needed for the construction of the skeleton of the child? and may be missing your own body if you do not absorb enough. Not for nothing did it say earlier "every child costs a tooth"? the Calcium deficiency In fact, many mothers had tooth decay. But if you eat a normal and balanced diet, you will not have any problems with it. The calcium-rich foods include dairy products, nuts, green vegetables such as kale, spinach and broccoli.
Are you suffering recently? Bleeding gums? This is a typical pregnancy symptom, which is mainly triggered by the hormones. The tissue is generally lightened by the pregnancy hormones and thus the gums are more sensitive. You can prevent gingival bleeding by avoiding very acidic and sweet foods and drinks, but at the very least you should rinse your mouth with water after having enjoyed it (you should wait half an hour with your teeth).
14th SSW: That's important now
Gymnastics: Let's move!
If you are well and your doctor or midwife has no concerns Then you can continue to do sports or you can choose a special course for pregnancy gymnastics search.
Because exercise is good for your body, it reduces tension and unpleasant symptoms such as constipation. Many women swear yogaThere are also special courses for pregnancy yoga here. We show you the most beautiful yoga exercises for yoga in pregnancy.
