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Pregnancy: 14 weeks
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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How the child grows:
This week there are big changes: the child can already frown, frown, grimace, write and even suck a thumb! Thanks to impulses coming from the brain, his facial muscles perform various exercises. His kidneys produce urine, which he releases into the amniotic fluid around him. If you now undergo an ultrasound examination, you may notice how the baby sucks his thumb.
In addition, the child has grown and now his length is 9 cm, and the weight is 43 grams. By the end of this week his hands will become longer and more proportionate to the rest of the body. A very thin fluff appears on the whole body, which is called lanugo. His liver begins to produce bile, and the spleen helps in the production of red blood cells. Although you still can not feel the movements and tenderness of the baby, his arms and legs have become more flexible and active.
Important: the development of each child is strictly individual. Our information is designed to give you an idea of the development of the fetus.
Changes of the future mother
Welcome to the second trimester! Your energy will return to you, the breast will become less sensitive, and the nausea will pass. The upper part of the uterus is slightly higher than the pubic bone, this may be enough to make a small tummy appear. There are manifestations of obvious signs of pregnancy.
- Do I need to know the gender of the unborn child?
A boy, a girl - or a surprise? Sixty-four percent of pregnant women in the BabyCenter survey said they would like to know their child's sex in advance, while others preferred waiting. "I decided that I want to know the sex of my child at birth," says Jessica, but Michael does not agree with her: "I think it's old fashion." Gifts are interesting not only for Christmas! " If you have not decided yet whether you want to know the sex of the unborn child before it is born, then consider all the pros and cons. And if you decide to leave this fact hidden until the baby's birth, tell the doctor about it so that during an ultrasound examination or examination of the results of the examinations, he did not accidentally say a word.
Advantages of certainty:
- Many women talk about closer contact with the child if they know his gender.
- You can prepare an older child for the appearance of a small brother or sister.
- You can narrow the list of names for the child.
- You can choose in advance children's clothes and furniture for the children's room.
Advantages of waiting:
- You and your partner will experience the highest admiration and surprise on the birthday of the child.
- The desire to know the sex of the child, can motivate during the most difficult moments of childbirth.
- You follow the traditions of your parents.
- There will be no mistakes - 100% guarantee!
Activity of the week: Take classes for pregnant women. These classes include pilates, yoga and swimming. The physical load of such a plan will help to strengthen the muscles and relieve tension. In addition, you will get to know other pregnant women, which can be useful and interesting for you.
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