The 14th week of pregnancy means that already there came the second trimester. Future mom changes in a figure more and more, and the kid in it develops and grows every day. Its growth hardly exceeds 10 cm, and weight is about 25 g.
What happens to mom
At the beginning of the second trimester the stomach is considerably rounded, rising above and above. The body center of gravity is gradually displaced. The back begins to deviate slightly back, the lumbar deflection increases to counterbalance gain of weight in a stomach. All this can affect gait which soon will become "duck", similar to a step.
Considerably the breast grew up. From nipples translucent drops of yellowish color are occasionally allocated. Thus mammary glands train to produce colostrum which the kid will eat in the first days after the birth. The increase in weight to approach of the fourteenth week makes about 400 g Besides, some unpleasant symptoms appear:
- gums begin to bleed;
- teeth become more sensitive and fragile;
- can fall down hair during the combing, locks become dry and split ends;
- there can be small obesity.
It is quite possible to get rid of all this if in time to see a doctor. The expert will help to correct food, will appoint intake of vitamins and will advise suitable toothpaste and shampoo.
By the beginning of the 14th week of pregnancy at most of women the toxicosis stops though food whims remain. Often there is desire to try a new dish or even to eat something from what caused disgust earlier. Also there can be unpleasant some smells. At the same time the mentality gradually stabilizes, force and endurance return. Now the woman any more not such sleepy and scattered, as in the first weeks of pregnancy.
Possible complications
Intensive pains at change of position of a body can appear from behind the growing load of a back. Also often there are a headache, intolerance of light and loud sounds. The white or transparent, not having a smell allocations from a vagina are periodically observed. All this belongs to norm though it is better to tell about all phenomena to the attending physician.
Change of color and consistence of allocations, emergence of an unpleasant smell has to guard. It can be symptoms of development of the milkwoman and other unpleasant diseases. If the allocations with blood impurity which are followed by painful feelings in a stomach are observed it is necessary to see a doctor as there is a risk of an abortion immediately. Also it can be symptoms of an erosion of a neck of the uterus. In certain cases the died fruit remains in a uterus that in medicine is called "the stood pregnancy" and demands carrying out operation.
If on a body, on external genitals or at back pass large educations – birthmarks, papillomas or warts are had, they should be removed that further they did not cause discomfort. The policlinic will recommend you safe ways of holding this procedure. Besides, it is important not to allow an anemia (anemia) as violation of blood circulation can cause the placentary insufficiency and various problems connected with development of a fruit.
What happens to the child
Bodies and the systems of the kid actively grow and develop. On already created face various grimaces appear, at the same time the circle of the head of a fruit makes about 28 mm. The fruit is located in amniotic liquid and freely moves with extremities, making a start from surrounding walls. His thorax evenly rises and falls. Also the following phenomena are characteristic of this period:
- skin of the kid is covered with special water-repellent lubricant;
- the child's blood already has a certain Rhesus factor though its biochemical structure is not full yet;
- neck muscles became stronger;
- the baby gradually begins to distinguish sounds from the outside.
The interesting fact concerning the current development of the child is that his blood begins to soak up the hormones arriving from mother's organism. Therefore if mom is happy or worries, heart of a fruit begins to fight more often. Besides, in an organism of the child there is a following:
- sweat glands are formed;
- the spinal cord begins to accept signals;
- bones are extended;
- the down on the head which will soon turn into hair grows coarse;
- final shape is taken by ears.
Observations at the doctor and the recommendation
Usually to the 14th weeks of pregnancy all primary surveys are already made earlier therefore only in case of need the doctor can appoint extraordinary ultrasonography and also channelize on the general analyses. It is worth having patience: in several weeks on ultrasonography it will be possible to know a sex of the child.
During this period it is necessary to visit narrowly targeted experts if there are pronounced problems with an organism. For example, the dermatologist will save from an allergy and problems with skin, the gastroenterologist will help to struggle with food poisonings and late toxicosis, and the therapist will prompt as it is correct to treat cold, cough and headaches, will register carrying a special corset for a back.
The most important now – to normalize food, having passed to the food saturated with proteins. Surely dilute a diet with low-fat meat, fish and bean. Prunes, dried apricots and fermented milk products will help to solve a problem of locks. Drink more bottled water, but at the same time avoid some preserved foods, smoked products and sweet. It is desirable to steam food. It is the best of all to distribute an everyday diet on several small portions, a part from which can be taken. Too plentiful food is capable to cause unpleasant heartburn.
Do not resort to alcohol and nicotine, even in small quantities at all. Also pass to footwear on the low platform. It is desirable to begin to do gymnastics for pregnant women, to attend special classes on yoga and fitness, to go to the pool. Together with the father of the child it is possible to attend courses for parents. At the same time sexual life is not forbidden yet and even is a useful stimulator for the child developing in a uterus.
It is better to resolve working issues in advance: your management can already begin to look for possible replacement by time of future maternity leave. If you drive, begin to enclose a pillow under a waist and whenever possible pass to special belts for pregnant women. It is possible to study slowly a special dream, getting used to fill up on a back and also to clamp one pillow between legs, and to enclose another under a waist. Be careful and avoid drafts.