In the 14th week of pregnancy, brain development is quite robust in terms of energy. This week, your baby’s brain begins to function with full energy. Your baby is now a being that thinks and performs movements consciously. The brain records everywhere the baby touches. He or she now knows where the lips are and consciously brings their hand to the mouth to begin sucking. In this month, the baby starts to recognize sounds, though they still cannot hear clearly. However, they begin to perceive the voices of the mother, father, and family members.
As we mentioned in previous weeks, the baby cannot hear clearly until the 26th week. They perceive all sounds they hear as a hum. In a 14-week pregnancy, your baby’s other sensory organs are also developing, and the baby is becoming self-aware. Since the neck has lengthened a bit more, your baby can now turn their head to both sides. They have started to open and close their palms and move their fingers. They move their hands and feet up and down and kick occasionally.
In the 14th week of pregnancy, you can hear the baby’s heartbeat externally or via ultrasound. You cannot yet feel the kicks. You might think you feel movements, but unfortunately, those sensations belong to your intestines, not the baby.
What is the Height and Weight of the Baby at 14 Weeks of Pregnancy?
In a 14-week pregnancy, the baby’s height is 10 cm. The weight has increased and risen to exactly 45 grams. The baby is developing rapidly and gaining nearly double its weight every week.
What are the Changes in the Expectant Mother at 14 Weeks of Pregnancy?
Although the changes in the expectant mother this week are not extensive, her emotional sensitivity has increased. Nausea has subsided, replaced by an increased appetite. Since the expectant mother’s dizziness still continues, rapid movements should be avoided. She should be careful when bending down or straightening up and stay away from movements that would jeopardize the baby’s health.
