14 weeks pregnant
You are now 14 weeks pregnant, or in your 15th week if that's how you prefer to count it.
How your baby's growing
Hair is big news this week! Your baby is growing lots of it, not only on her head and brows but all over her body. The hair on your baby's body is an ultra-fine down, called lanugo. This down usually disappears before birth.
Some of your baby's muscles are starting to work too. This week your baby can grasp, squint, frown, grimace and even suck his thumb.
Some of your baby's muscles are starting to work too. This week your baby can grasp, squint, frown, grimace and even suck his thumb.
How your life's changing
You're probably feeling brighter and livelier than in the first three months, and have put the early symptoms of pregnancy firmly behind you.
If you're unlucky enough to have nausea drag on or if you still find it hard to keep anything down, see your doctor.
You may find the second three months the easiest stage of pregnancy. This is when sleep is sounder and your bump isn't too big to get in your way. Make the most of these energetic middle months to enjoy activities such as swimming, walking and low-impact aerobics.
Now is also a good time to sort out practicalities with your husband. Discuss your family finances and childcare choices, if you intend to return to work after your baby is born. Find out what it's like to be a working parent.
Does your husband want to be at the birth of your baby? If you are delivering at a government hospital, check to see if your husband can be with you in the delivery ward. Also read more about antenatal care, labour and delivery and what to expect from government hospitals.
If you're unlucky enough to have nausea drag on or if you still find it hard to keep anything down, see your doctor.
You may find the second three months the easiest stage of pregnancy. This is when sleep is sounder and your bump isn't too big to get in your way. Make the most of these energetic middle months to enjoy activities such as swimming, walking and low-impact aerobics.
Now is also a good time to sort out practicalities with your husband. Discuss your family finances and childcare choices, if you intend to return to work after your baby is born. Find out what it's like to be a working parent.
Does your husband want to be at the birth of your baby? If you are delivering at a government hospital, check to see if your husband can be with you in the delivery ward. Also read more about antenatal care, labour and delivery and what to expect from government hospitals.
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