We are 14 weeks pregnant. It is the beginning of the second trimester, considered by many women to be the most peaceful period of this journey. Your baby is about 8.5cm, which is about the size of a kiwi. How fast it grows ..
14 weeks of pregnancy: a revolution
And it’s not just the size that increases, no! There is a real revolution underway. Your baby probably practices the sucking motions. It’s a workout for when he has to get out there and suck. He practices by putting his hand over his mouth. At the 14th week the eyes and ears are positioned in the right place on the head and the skin is covered with fluff, a very fine and soft hair that disappears before birth.
Did you know your baby is already peeing? So it is. The renini are already working and they know very well what to do. Your baby ingests the amniotic fluid that surrounds him and the organs process it, releasing it into the pouch.
The role of the placenta
The one who discards the waste, such as the carbon dioxide released by the baby, is her: the placenta. The word is Latin and means something like “flat cake”. Yes, it has a flat shape, similar to a pancake. The organ is new and formed inside your body during pregnancy. He will be expelled along with his child after giving birth. Have you ever thought about what to do with your placenta?
The question divides opinion. There are people who don’t even want to see it and the organ is discarded as hospital waste. Some families consume the placenta in capsule form. Others prepare for symbolic acts, such as burying her in a special place, as a tribute to life. There are still many fathers and mothers who use the organ to “stamp” a special card and keep it as a souvenir or even frame this drawing that is formed. Depending on how it is made, the sign on the paper is very reminiscent of the shape of a tree, which can have a symbolism linked to the magic of life and nature. Inspiring, isn’t it? Well, you still have time to think.
Your body at 14 weeks of pregnancy
Since the nausea and discomfort typical of the first trimester tends to diminish and even disappear from now on, your appetite is likely to increase. This is not the time to follow restrictive diets (except in specific cases, always with the advice of the doctor), but you don’t have to eat for two either. This is a myth and, in fact, it can harm your health and that of your baby. Weight gain is expected, but excess weight gain can increase the chances of developing, for example, gestational diabetes, a dangerous condition. The secret is moderation. Oh, don’t forget to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
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