§second trimester · week 14 of 40
you're 14 weeks pregnant.
last revised · baby is about 8.7 cm (3.4") · 43 g (1.5 oz)
about the size of a lemon.
Tiny eyebrows and a fine layer of fuzzy hair (lanugo) start appearing. The baby can squint, frown, and even suck a thumb.
this week's highlights
- Eyebrows appear
- Lanugo (fine body hair) starts
- Thumb-sucking begins
- Liver and pancreas active
how your baby looks
Skin is thin and pink. The body is starting to catch up with the head in proportions, and a soft layer of fuzz covers it for warmth.
body in focus
- head
- Tiny eyebrows and the start of head hair appear.
- body
- Liver and pancreas begin secreting digestive juices.
- hands
- Hands can clench and the thumb can reach the mouth.
- feet
- Feet flex; tiny kicks are happening though usually unfelt.
what's happening in your body
The bump is starting to be visible to people who know you. Round-ligament pain — sharp twinges low in the belly — is common as the uterus stretches.
gentle tips
- Eat colorful fruits and vegetables daily — vitamin variety matters.
- Stretch gently to ease round-ligament pain.
- Wear supportive bras — breast growth often continues.
- Look into childbirth classes for later in pregnancy.
- Plan your maternity leave logistics early if you work.
what to expect next
The anatomy scan in a few weeks will check organ development in detail. You may also learn the sex if you want to.