Pregnancy Calendar Week 14

Week 14

What's Happening to My Body?


The countdown continues: 14 weeks down, 26 to go. Your baby's body parts are maturing and growing, and her reflex responses are developing. She measures about 3 to 3.5 inches (8 to 9 centimeters) and weighs almost an ounce (25 grams). If your baby was a fruit, she'd be a peach.


Are you ready for cool? Right now, if your baby happens to brush her lips with a hand, she will respond by sucking. She's already about twice as long as he was just seven weeks ago, but she's going to save most of her growing for the last eight to ten weeks of pregnancy. The rest of her body is beginning to catch up with her head, which grew tremendously during the embryonic period. Her neck is well defined, and her chin no longer rests on her chest.


If this is not your first pregnancy, maternity clothes might be necessary, because a broken-in belly usually shows a bit more during the second or third go-around. If you're frightened of the maternity muu-muu, you might be able to wear your usual pants or skirts with the help of a rubber band or some hair elastic to expand the button closure. Just make sure this little fashion trick is hidden under your shirt!