14 Weeks Pregnant
At 14 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a lemon.
- Length
- 8.7 cm (3.4 in)
- Weight
- 43 g (1.5 oz)
- Trimester
- Second
- Month
- Month 4
- Weeks to go
- 26
Size of a lemon
Your baby at 14 weeks
Welcome to the second trimester! Your baby is about the size of a lemon and can squint, frown and grimace. Fine hair called lanugo is beginning to cover their body.
Your body at 14 weeks
Many people find the second trimester the most comfortable. Your bump may start to show, and your appetite is usually back.
Common symptoms at 14 weeks pregnant
- More energy
- Round ligament pain
- Nasal congestion
- Bleeding gums
Every pregnancy is different. Having none of these symptoms is normal too.
Tips for week 14
- Keep brushing and flossing; pregnancy hormones make gums bleed more easily. Dental care is safe in pregnancy.
- Shop for comfortable maternity clothes and a supportive bra.
- Set a weight-gain goal with your provider based on your pre-pregnancy BMI.
Your week 14 checklist
- Book a dental check-up
- Shop for maternity clothes
- Set a weight-gain goal with your provider
Helpful at 14 weeks
14 Weeks Pregnant: your questions answered
How big is a baby at 14 weeks pregnant?
At 14 weeks your baby is about the size of a lemon: around 8.7 cm (3.4 in) long and weighing about 43 g (1.5 oz). Every baby grows at their own pace.
How many months is 14 weeks pregnant?
14 weeks pregnant is month 4 of your pregnancy, in the second trimester. Your due date is 26 weeks away.
Do you start showing at 14 weeks?
Some people do, especially in a second pregnancy, but many don't show until 16 to 20 weeks. It depends on your body shape, muscle tone and the position of your uterus.
Sources
This guide is written from public guidance by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the NHS, the CDC and the World Health Organization. Baby sizes are averages; your baby may be bigger or smaller and still perfectly healthy.
General information only, not medical advice.
History of updates
- : Added a weekly checklist and common questions.
- : Matched fruit, length and weight to the Prego app.
- : Published.