BABYCENTRE UPDATES...14 WEEKS

You are now 14 weeks pregnant (or in your 15th week if that's how you prefer to count it).


How your baby's growing

Hair is big news this week! Your baby is growing lots of it, not only on his head and brows but all over his body. This is covered in an ultrafine down, called lanugo, which usually disappears before birth. Some muscles are starting to work, too. This week your baby can grasp, squint, frown, grimace and even suck his thumb.

How your life's changing

You're probably feeling brighter and livelier than in the first three months and have put the early symptoms of pregnancy firmly behind you. Some unlucky women do find that the nausea drags on so if you are still being very sick, contact your doctor for advice. Most women find the second three months the easiest stage of pregnancy when sleep is sounder and your bump isn't too big to impede your movements. Make the most of these energetic middle months to enjoy activities such as swimming, walking and low-impact aerobics.