Your baby at 14 weeks
The baby may swallow small amounts of amniotic fluid. The kidneys begin contributing urine to the fluid.
The neck becomes more defined and the body continues lengthening.
TRIMESTER 2 · WEEK 14
14 weeks pregnant
Making room to grow.
What to expect at 14 weeks pregnant: your baby, your symptoms and this week’s reminders.
Symptoms at 14 weeks pregnant
- Energy may improve.
- You may notice stretching sensations around the abdomen.
- Constipation or heartburn may occur.
None of these symptoms is required. Symptoms alone cannot diagnose pregnancy or establish your baby’s wellbeing.
Choose comfortable movement and discuss any restrictions specific to your pregnancy.
Source for this week: NHS — Week 14
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Sources and content note
This is source-based general information, not a substitute for a clinical assessment or individual care plan. The presence, absence or change of symptoms alone cannot establish pregnancy wellbeing. This content is not a personalised care plan reviewed by a healthcare professional.
This guide groups weeks 1–13 in the first trimester, 14–27 in the second, and 28 onwards in the third. Weeks refer to gestational age dated from the last menstrual period; clinical dating may differ.
- NHS — Pregnancy week by week
- ACOG — Fetal development and gestational age
- NHS — Your baby’s movements
- NHS — Pregnancy symptoms
Sources checked: 31 October 2026 · Illustrations are AI-generated conceptual drawings, not ultrasound or diagnostic images.