The fourteenth week of pregnancy - it is usually a quiet time. There comes a break between the first weeks of pregnancy, which was marked by the early manifestations of toxemia of pregnancy, and last month, when the stomach becomes big props internal organs, causing shortness of breath, palpitations and fatigue.

How is a woman in the 14th week of pregnancy

It feels great. Woman blooms, it is now possible to see how it is decorated with the pregnancy. Gait and all the movements of a pregnant woman becomes smooth and become a special "royal" to become. The confidence in its beauty and irresistibility. It was at this time especially strengthening family relationships, there are wonderful physical (sex not only contraindicated, but even recommended) relationships between spouses, which contributes to a psychological comfort in their relationship.

And all this is because the placenta is formed, which took care of all the removal of toxic products of metabolism Metabolism: The basis of life of all living things   baby from the mother's body.

This time should be used to rest and prepare for further high enough loads the last months of pregnancy and childbirth. And in this beautiful period you can listen to your child, talk to him, sing songs and even tell stories. Do not be afraid that he will not understand, kid clearly not what you are telling, but how you do it - tenderness and affection in your voice well it picks up.

At this time, a woman should as much as possible to spend more time outdoors, because the child needs oxygen, without suffering metabolic processes in all tissues, but especially - brain. Long walks in the fresh air, surrounded by beautiful nature - in the park, on the boulevard, and just on the street can help your baby get a boost of energy. A physiotherapy women prepare tissue for further stress. But do not do it yourself - it is, in the antenatal instructor physiotherapy (physical therapy). In accordance with the individual characteristics of pregnancy (this will set an obstetrician-gynecologist) instructor will select a set of exercises that will strengthen your back muscles, lumbar, pelvic floor, stomach and help move any further burdens of pregnancy.

And what about our baby?

If the mother is good, it's good and the baby. It grows and develops, it reaches a height of 12-13 cm, weight - 40-50 He was actively developing musculoskeletal system, including the joints, allowing further increase the range of motion: moving the body, limbs, fingers, flexion and extension of the neck. There are grasping the brush, baby sucks his fingers, and so on. Hryaschik long bones and vertebrae are gradually replaced by more bone. In the depths of the gums continue to grow baby teeth Milk teeth - how they are formed? .

The child already has all of the same internal organs as an adult. Of course, they are not yet fully developed, but nevertheless considerable success function. Works great cardiovascular system, blood reaches the most remote corners of the body of the child, allowing them to develop.

Developing endocrine glands: thyroid The thyroid gland - is responsible for your hormones , Adrenal glands, pituitary gland, gonads. Under the influence of hormones form the external genitalia of the child.

It continues to develop liver, increasing the volume and quality of bile changes - it is released into the intestines and helps to digest the amniotic fluid that the fetus swallows. Develops the intestines, it lengthens and curls up in a loop. Formed translational movement of the muscles of the intestine - peristalsis. This is important, as it helps the peristalsis movement of food through the gastrointestinal tract.

Broncho-pulmonary system is gradually becoming more difficult: formed small bronchi and lung alveoli - sacs at the ends of the smallest bronchi, which make up the tissue of the lungs. Of course, they are still immature and not be able to crack down and breathe in air, but a little more and this feature will be under their power.

What is particularly important in the 14th week of pregnancy

During this period, you need to create a margin of safety over the next problem during pregnancy. Therefore, you must:

• to eat: the food should be diverse, delicious cooked, should not contain harmful components: fast foods, soft drinks, food dyes, various nutritional supplements Food additives - basic classification   and chemicals; little by little you can eat everything, including fried and spicy foods, but in everything you need to know when to stop, and the main diet should consist of boiled and stews; the diet must be present fruits, vegetables, cereals, lean meats and fish, dairy products;
• possible to move more, but avoiding sudden movements; help outdoor exercise and physiotherapy;
• more rest, sleep and do nice things.

At the fourteenth week, you will see that the pregnancy - it's nice!

Galina Romanenko

Implantation bleeding

Implantation bleeding - one of the earliest symptoms of pregnancy. After about 6 - 12 days after conception occur planting of an embryo at the uterine wall. For some women, this process is accompanied by bleeding and cramps.

Other causes:   normal menstruation, extraordinary menstruation, a side effect of taking certain birth control pills, infection, injury, resulting in the process of sexual intercourse.

Delayed menstruation and menstrual disorders

Delayed menstruation / menstrual cycle - the best known and most common symptom of pregnancy that causes a woman to test for pregnancy. If pregnancy occurs in a woman month delay menstruation. Many pregnant women have bleeding, but as a rule, menstruation ends quickly and passes less intensively than usual. Delay menses may explain many other reasons than pregnancy. However, if you are sexually active and have a delay, it is better take a pregnancy test.

Other causes:   excessive loss / weight gain, chronic fatigue Chronic fatigue - if life is not a pleasant experience , Hormonal disorders, stress, stress, stopping birth control pills, breastfeeding.

The swelling and breast tenderness

Swelling or increased sensitivity of the breast - a sign of pregnancy, which occurs in 1 - 2 weeks after conception. A woman may notice how changed her breasts; they react to every, even the slightest touch, sore or swollen.

Other causes:   hormonal imbalance, birth control pills, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can also cause swelling and breast tenderness.

Fatigue and apathy

Feeling tired or apathy - a sign of pregnancy, which can appear as early as the first week after conception.

Other causes:   Stress, fatigue, depression Depression - a little more than a bad mood , Cold or flu, and other diseases.

Nausea (morning sickness)

This well-known symptom of pregnancy often occurs 2 - 8 weeks after conception. Some lucky women do not face the problem of nausea entire pregnancy, but the vast majority of pregnant women suffer from toxemia from start to finish.

Other causes:   food poisoning Food poisoning: how to avoid becoming a victim of its own stomach Stress How to beat stress? Create an oasis , Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and cause nausea.

Backaches

Pain in the lower back can also indicate early stages of pregnancy; but not strong pain periodically arises throughout the entire period of gestation of the child.

Other causes:   premenstrual syndrome (PMS), stress, back problems, physical or mental stress.

Headache and Migraine

The sudden increase in hormone levels in the body can cause headaches in early pregnancy.

Other causes:   dehydration, abstinence from caffeine, premenstrual syndrome, eye strain, or other diseases can become a source of periodic or chronic headaches.