The Situation And Challenges For 14 Weeks Pregnant Moms

By Author: Debra Aspinall
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14 weeks pregnant mothers enter into the second trimester of pregnancy and this period is marked by growth in the size of the baby. The baby grows about 3 inches and a half while the weight is about 1.5 ounces. Some of the important changes that occur in the baby during this period are the following:

1. The baby grows at a fast rate and from now on the rat of growth would be such that the baby would double the weight and height in just the next 5 weeks.

2. The head of the baby is larger than the rest of the body of the baby. It is because important developments are taking place in the brain which is the most important part of the body. From now on the brain of the baby would itself aid the development of the reflexes of the baby while inside the tummy.

3. The facial features of the baby become more pronounced and the eyes and ears will be seen reaching their final positions. The eyebrows would be found to be still growing however.

4. The sac of yolk that provides the nutrition to the baby during the first trimester is completely gone and from now onwards, the baby would get all the nourishment from ...
... the placenta.

The mothers too experience some significant changes during this period. These changes include the disappearance of the fatigue and morning sickness that was severe during the first trimester. This also makes the mom more willing to move and travel which is also good for the baby.
Some of the common problems that the mother faces during this period are retention of water, heartburns, gas problems and backaches. The major problem however is the backache which occurs because of the increased burden on the back of the mom due to the growing size and weight of the baby. The levels of hormone progesterone increase during this period and this causes gas as the digestive processes are slowed down.

The backaches can be relieved through the following methods:

1. Wearing low heel shoes.
2. Avoid lifting heavy objects.
3. Keep the feet on a lifted platform or a box.
4. Sleep on firm mattresses or place a board between the spring and the mattress.

5. Do not bend from the waist; instead use the knees to bend.

6. Use good back support while sitting.

The 16 weeks pregnant mothers too should take the same precautions to ensure that the back pain does not get more severe. This does not however mean that the baby is in same condition. In fact the baby develops one of the most remarkable things she or he would possess, the facial features which are so defined by now that she or he can talk with expressions from inside the tummy.

Debra Aspinall is an experienced journalist and the editor and leading writer for the Emma’s Diary website, one of the UKs foremost pregnancy and baby websites. She writes on pregnancy, having a baby, pregnancy week by week and etc. If you are searching for 14 weeks pregnant information, please visit us at Emmasdiary.co.uk