April 20, 2012

Changes occur during 14th week of pregnancy

Baby's Development -

  • In this week, some fine hairs have developed on baby's face. This soft colorless hair is called lanugo, and it will eventually cover most of baby's body until it is shed just before delivery. 
  • By now, baby's genitals have fully developed, though they may still be difficult to detect on an ultrasound examination. 
  • In addition, baby starts to produce thyroid hormones because the thyroid gland has matured. 
  • Baby now weighs about 1.6 ounces (45 grams) and is about 3.5 inches (9 cm) long from crown to rump.


Woman's Body -

At this stage of pregnancy, many women feel re-energized and have a strong sense of well-being. Healthy eating is very important, so be clued in about the best food choices.

Health care provider may discuss amniocentesis with woman.Amniocentesis is a test usually done between 15 and 18 weeks that can detect abnormalities in a fetus, such as Down syndrome. During this test, a very thin needle is inserted into the amniotic fluid surrounding the baby in the uterus and a sample of the fluid is taken and analyzed. Amniocentesis does carry a very slight risk of miscarriage.


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