Second Trimester
Week 14: Baby is making facial expressions — even squinting and grimacing.
Here's everything happening with your baby and your body this week.
Your baby is the size of a
Lemon
Length
3.4 in
Weight
93 g
Week
14 / 40
💡 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
- Facial expressions now possible
- Baby can make sucking motions
- Fine hair (lanugo) covering body for warmth
- Thyroid gland producing hormones
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
- Second trimester energy boost often felt by now
- Round ligament pain may be noticeable
- Breasts less tender than first trimester
- Appetite returning and improving
💙 Mental health this week
Many women feel their baby
🥗 Nutrition focus
- Protein 75–100g/day — increases from here as baby grows rapidly
- Zinc (11mg/day): supports cell division and immune system — beef, pumpkin seeds
- Continue avoiding high-mercury fish, raw meat, unpasteurized dairy
📅 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
Book dental checkup
Start prenatal perineal massage from week 34 (reduces tearing)
Research your maternity rights at work
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