Week 14 : you’re officially in the second trimester, and many moms start to feel their best. Enjoy this phase as your baby grows stronger!

Mom’s Health Concerns
  • Weight gain: Steady increase as baby grows (~0.5 kg per week)
  • Breast changes: Nipples and areolas may darken
  • Varicose veins might appear due to increased blood flow
  • Stretch marks may start forming as the belly grows
  • Gums may bleed due to hormonal changes
Baby Activities
  • Your baby is about the size of a Peach (~8.6 cm or 3.4 inches long) and weighs around 43 grams (1.5 oz).
  • Facial expressions like frowning and grimacing
  • Thumb-sucking reflex starts developing
  • Body movements become more coordinated
  • Lanugo (fine hair) begins forming on the skin
  • Kidneys start producing urine
Symptoms
  • Increased energy as first-trimester fatigue fades
  • Reduced nausea and morning sickness
  • Stuffy nose or nasal congestion (pregnancy rhinitis)
  • Round ligament pain due to the growing uterus
  • Mild swelling in hands and feet
  • Increased appetite
emotional changes
  • Feeling more emotionally stable as hormones balance
  • Increased excitement and attachment to the baby
  • Mood swings may still occur but are usually less intense
When to Call the Doctor
  • Severe abdominal pain or cramping
  • Heavy bleeding or unusual discharge
  • Persistent headaches or blurred vision
  • High fever (above 100.4°F / 38°C)
  • Severe swelling in the face or hands.
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The Bad
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Food to Eat
  • Protein-rich foods: Chicken, fish, lentils, tofu
  • Vitamin C sources: Oranges, bell peppers, strawberries
  • Iron-rich foods: Spinach, fortified cereals, lean red meat
  • Healthy fats: Avocados, nuts, olive oil
  • Hydrating foods: Coconut water, cucumbers, watermelon
Food To Avoid
  • Raw or undercooked seafood, meat, and eggs
  • Unpasteurized dairy products
  • Excess caffeine (limit to 200 mg/day)
  • Highly processed and sugary foods
  • Alcohol and tobacco
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