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Second Trimester

Week 14 of pregnancy

Your baby is the size of a lemon.

Length: 8.7 cm / 3.4 in · Weight: 43 g / 1.5 oz

Baby at 14 weeks

  • Lanugo (fine hair) forming on body.
  • Baby can make facial expressions.
  • Liver producing bile, kidneys producing urine.

What you may feel

  • Welcome to T2 — usually feels much better.
  • Bump growing.
  • Increased appetite.
  • Possible round ligament pain.

This week’s checklist

  • Continue gentle exercise.
  • Plan + book NCT or antenatal classes.
  • Eat well — extra ~340 cal/day from T2.

Key milestone

Second trimester begins — 'honeymoon trimester' for many.

Doctor / midwife visits

16-week midwife appointment coming.

Top foods this week

Educational only — not medical advice. Always consult your midwife or GP. Sources: NICE NG201 antenatal care, NICE NG207 inducing labour, NHS, RCOG. Read the full medical disclaimer.