Your Baby
By the end of pregnancy week 14 your baby may be over 4 inches long! Your baby also weighs roughly 1 ounce. As you continue your pregnancy week by week from here on out you'll find your little bean growing increasingly proportional.
Changes In Your Growing Baby
During 14 weeks pregnant your baby is starting to grow very quickly. Your baby's length starts to match your baby's weight and your baby's head starts to appear much more proportional during pregnancy at 14 weeks and beyond. By pregnancy week 14 you'll also notice your babies ears moving to their final resting place at the side of the head while the eyes move closer together on the front of your baby's face.
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By pregnancy week 14 your baby's neck starts to get longer too and a chin starts forming. Your baby is working hard during pregnancy at 14 weeks to develop her reflexes by kicking and swimming about. By 14 weeks pregnant your baby should be receiving all the nutrition she needs from the placenta. That means anything you eat, drink or smoke will cross the placenta and enter your baby! It is very important you continue to adopt a healthy lifestyle as your pregnancy continues week by week.
One way to protect your unborn infant from potential hazards during pregnancy is to avoid deli meats and unpasteurized soft cheeses. These products may contain listeria, a harmful bacteria that can be fatal to unborn babies. You should also avoid any undercooked or raw foods like carpaccio or sushi, that may contain parasites or may cause food poisoning.
Pet owners should avoid changing their kittens litter box while pregnant if possible. It is possible to contract the disease Toxoplasmosis through the litter box. This infection can also pose a significant risk to your unborn baby. If you don't have someone readily available that can change your kitty's litter be sure you wear a mask and protective gloves when performing this task and wash your hands thoroughly after to help prevent transmission. Fortunately if you have had your cat for some time you have likely already been exposed to the disease, thus it is not nearly as potentially hazardous as if you have never been exposed and built up immunities.
Your Body's Development
By 14 weeks pregnant you'll finally start looking a little bit pregnant. You may also notice other unwelcome pregnancy symptoms however including constipation. Remember to drink plenty of water and eat foods that contain lots of fiber to help keep your bowels moving while pregnant. Pregnancy not only slows your digestion but prenatal vitamins contain iron which can contribute to constipation. Iron is vital however to your nutritional needs during pregnancy and can help prevent anemia in pregnancy.
Changes In Your Body
Aside from your growing belly by pregnancy at 14 weeks you may find yourself a bit hungrier. Feel free to indulge in an occasional splurge but remember your caloric needs generally rise by only about 300 calories a day during pregnancy. As a welcome side effect you may find your energy improves around 14 weeks pregnant. Be sure to take advantage of your renewed energy and get outside for a walk each day if you can.
Most women can continue a normal albeit somewhat lighter exercise routine during pregnancy. You will find however that your body starts releasing a hormone called relaxin that makes your joints and ligaments much more flexible and hence prone to injury. Be sure you take things easy and allow yourself plenty of time to warm up and cool down to prevent injury. You should also work to keep your heart rate around 140 beats per minute. This will prevent you from becoming overly tired but ensure you get a good workout in.
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