Week 14: 26 weeks to go!

What is happening to your baby:

• Your baby weighs 45 grams.
• The length of the foetus is about 12 cm.
• The neck is complete.
• Your baby starts inhaling and exhaling.
• The amniotic fluid regenerates itself every three hours.
• Chin no longer rests on the chest.
• The hands become functional.

What is happening to you:

• Your energy levels will increase.
• You may become constipated.
• Your sex drive may increase as you feel more energised and less nauseas.

What to do:

• If you suffer from constipation, drink prune juice and increase fibre intake.
• If you are concerned about having sex at this stage, read "Sex during pregnancy" in the "Common Concerns" section.