Week 14: Baby is making facial expressions — even squinting and grimacing.

💡 Expert tip

Dental care matters in pregnancy — hormonal changes can cause gum disease, which is linked to preterm birth. Schedule a cleaning.

🌱 Baby's development this week

Science fact

Babies make facial expressions in the womb from 14 weeks — smiling, grimacing, and squinting. These expressions are spontaneous neurological activity, not emotional responses yet.

🤰 Your symptoms this week

Round ligament pain
sharp twinges when you move quickly or sneeze; normal
Sharp pains when moving — normal. Rest, change positions slowly, warm compress.
Increased energy
most women feel significantly better by now
Nasal congestion may continue

💛 Changes in your body

💙 Mental health this week

Many women feel their baby

🥗 Nutrition focus

📅 Appointment / test

Dental checkup is recommended in pregnancy — gum disease is linked to preterm birth, and treatment is safe and important.

✅ This week's checklist

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Book dental checkup
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Start prenatal perineal massage from week 34 (reduces tearing)
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Research your maternity rights at work
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