14 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms, Ultrasound & Belly Size

By Tilottama Chatterjee | Updated: 06/01/2025

The 14^th week is the beginning of a new phase in your pregnancy. After completing a successful first trimester, you’ve now stepped into the second one with 14 weeks of pregnancy! Considering everything is on track, you must have already started sporting a cute little baby bump that’s probably visible to most people. However, even if you are not showing that you are fourteen weeks pregnant, there is no need to fret, ladies. The coming weeks will be equally exciting while your baby embarks on a rapid journey of growth. More importantly, your body will undergo quite a few changes; a nice big baby bump is one of them!

Baby’s Growth at 14 Weeks of Pregnancy

By the 14^th week, your baby will have successfully transitioned into a phase where she/he can pull faces, right inside your belly. He will be as big as your clenched fist and will be moving all the time. Though you may not be able to see or feel much, your baby can grimace, squint and even frown. Your baby’s kidneys have started producing urine, owing to the amniotic fluid that the foetus will inevitably sip (1). His neck will grow longer, and he will actually be standing without any prodding. Apart from these changes, your baby’s heartbeat will be clearer, though this can only be heard or felt by an expert medical practitioner.

Baby’s Size at 14 Weeks of Pregnancy

By now, you can compare your baby’s size to that of a kiwi, peach or lemon. Your little peach weighs around 50 to 60 grams inside your tummy. Also, your baby is anywhere between 3-4 inches long (2). Although the baby’s size may seem rather unexciting, even the kiwi-sized structure is more than enough to make its presence known by creating changes in your body and contributing to pregnancy symptoms.

Common Body Changes at 14 Weeks of Pregnancy

As hinted above, once you are pregnant, you are bound to experience many changes. And it’s only fair that your rapidly growing baby will contribute to your body changes during pregnancy.

Your second trimester will certainly be smoother than your first one. Most women feel less tired, have lesser bouts of morning sickness and in general feel better and more energetic. You should watch out for weight gain or loss. It’s advised to gain a kilo or two. However, ensure that you are not losing weight, as that could be worrisome.

Of course, the most exciting part of the 14th week of pregnancy is that you will definitely show a bit. Also, the chance of a miscarriage has gone down quite a bit; therefore, you should be okay to announce the big news.

Fourteen Weeks Pregnancy Symptoms

Every week of pregnancy brings along a new symptom, but there will always be some recurring symptoms from the preceding weeks that will continue into your 14th week and the weeks to come. Some of these commonly observed signs of pregnancy at 14 weeks are listed below (3):

Ligament pain
Thick and shiny hair
An increase in energy
An increase in appetite
Mood swings
A decrease in breast tenderness
Nausea
Considerable weight gain
Pain in the stomach
Varicose veins or enlarged veins in legs and feet
Congested nose

Belly at 14 Weeks of Pregnancy

You should be able to feel your uterus jutting out of your pelvis and showing in your abdomen. As mentioned, most of you will be sporting a baby bump with an evident but subtle size of belly at 14 weeks pregnant. You are bound to feel a sore and rather aching stomach owing to the fact that your body is trying hard to accommodate your rapidly growing belly.

Since it is recommended to gain some weight, make sure that you also exercise a little to stay fit and deal with those aches and pains that should have already started to manifest.

14 Weeks Pregnancy Ultrasound

It is rather rare to schedule an ultrasound in the 14th week of your pregnancy. Nevertheless, if you do get a 14-week pregnancy scan, you could be in for some cute surprises. Your little one could show off his new skill of sucking his cute little thumb!

A closer look will also reveal that your baby can now wiggle his toes. The spleen and liver should be functioning fine, and of course, your little one’s kidneys are producing urine. Your little peach-sized miracle will also show the formation of peach fuzz or lanugo, a protective layer made of hair that is going to help him stay warm.

Diet at 14 Weeks of Pregnancy

Wondering what to eat when 14 weeks pregnant? The choices of food during the 14th week of pregnancy should be varied and full of nutrients that both you and your baby need. In fact, during the entire course of your pregnancy, it’s rather important to eat a rainbow of foods, meaning a food variant having every colour of the rainbow. These include beetroots, green leafy vegetables, proteins, and foods rich in calcium.

A common misconception during pregnancy is that you need to overeat because your baby is getting nutrition from you. Make sure you disregard this idea because what you really need to do is eat for two! It may sound confusing, but your doctor will surely chart a diet for you that can supplement both you and your baby without you having to overeat.

Meanwhile, if you frequently crave snacks, keep some fruits handy. Make sure that you stock up on nuts and yoghurt because it’s wise to make healthy choices for snacks. Eat foods that are rich in folic acid to prevent birth defects, and don’t forget oily fish varieties that contain the required amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids. Milk and milk products should be a part of your diet because bone strength is important, too.

Tips & Care

In a nutshell, the entire process of pregnancy is to keep yourself and your baby safe and healthy. Since you have successfully completed the 1st trimester and come so far, ensure you practice healthy habits for this one as well.

Go through our list of dos and don’ts that will certainly come in handy not only during the 14th week of your pregnancy but also for the coming weeks (4).

Dos

Get plenty of rest and regular hours of sleep.
Get a body pillow that should provide you with some comfort.
Think positive and stay cheerful.
Read some nice parenting books.
Have sex with your partner unless your doctor advises against it.
Take care of oral hygiene.
Take care of personal hygiene.
Ensure that you eat good food that is properly cooked.
Exercise and do some yoga.

Don’ts

Smoke or drink alcohol.
Stay in conditions that stress you.
Worry too much.
Overdo your exercises.
Expose yourself to radiation.
Expose yourself to places with questionable hygiene conditions.
Starve yourself or your baby.
Forget to take your medication as advised by your doctor.

What You Need to Shop For at 14 Weeks of Pregnancy

In the fourteenth week of pregnancy, you need to keep yourself as comfortable as possible. Therefore, buy cotton clothes that are loose and let you breathe. Investing in stylish maternity wear will be a good call considering you are going to need it later. There is a range of maternity wear available in the market, including tops, trousers, ethnic kurtis, dresses, nighties, and night suits. These will provide the comfort you need for now and also be useful as your pregnancy progresses. More importantly, it’s time you switched to comfortable flats, preferably with padding, and ditch your stilettos and fancy shoes. Stock up on lotions as well because your skin may tend to feel dry. Buy good stretchy bras because your breasts will soon grow bigger. You may also want to invest in nursing bras as you are going to need them soon.

FAQs

1. How should you sleep in the 14th week of pregnancy?

It is fine to sleep on your stomach in the early days of pregnancy, but it is not always advised. Your baby bump will not start showing until the second trimester, so sleeping on your stomach won’t be very uncomfortable. Continuing with the second trimester and the third will require you to sleep on your side, preferably left. Sleeping on the left side is a preferred side of sleeping during pregnancy as it provides proper blood flow to the growing foetus and reduces the risk of stillbirth. At 14 weeks of pregnancy, if you accidentally wake up on your back, don’t worry; just change the side and resume sleeping (3).

2. 14 weeks pregnancy is how many months?

When you are 14 weeks pregnant, you have completed three months of pregnancy and are beginning your second trimester.

3. Can I get a flu shot during pregnancy?

The flu vaccination is considered safe for pregnant women. Timely administration of the flu vaccine also ensures protection for the newborn baby. The mother passes on the antibodies to her baby and keeps them protected until her infant is 6 months old, as babies can only get the flu vaccine after 6 months of age (5).

4. How many calories should I take during 14 weeks of pregnancy?

It is essential to maintain a good weight throughout pregnancy. Eating too little for fear of becoming overweight or eating too much for two is not advised (6). Depending on which stage you are in your pregnancy, you are required to consume between 340 and 450 calories a day.

5. Can women at 14 weeks of pregnancy get a prenatal massage?

In general, prenatal massages are safe during the first and second trimesters, given the caution that the prenatal massage is done by a certified and trained massage professional and done only after a go-ahead from the doctor (7). However, many massage therapists providing prenatal massages don’t often accept clients up until the second trimester of pregnancy because of the increased risk of miscarriage (8). Thus, talking to your doctor is advised.

Since you’ve just about entered the second trimester, the new changes might make you anxious. Reading and gaining knowledge about how a normal pregnancy progresses and what changes you should expect in your body will help you calm down and enjoy the journey.