Minggu 14 Kehamilan

This is the first week of the second trimester, the period which according to many is the most comfortable women during pregnancy. Nausea and fatigue have been stopped, or at least much reduced, and the appearance is still not too big so that you are confident enough. Wait time at which the power will be restored to 100 percent because the body begins to produce hormones that will make the body feel more comfortable

14 weeks pregnant is the right time to see exercise program designed specifically for pregnant women. It is important for you immediately begin to exercise that will strengthen the pelvis, it will help you in supporting the uterus are getting heavier. Many potential problems can be avoided by performing movements that will strengthen the pelvic muscles regularly and repeatedly.

If possible, join a special class of pregnant women. You'll meet a lot of new friends who are going through the same period. Many friendships are formed because of this. Maybe you'll find a new friend who can provide emotional support as your partner. Share the same experience is something that could lead to a new relationship.

Physical Changes This Week

• Estrogen stimulates the skin cells to produce a dark pigment. Note the "butterfly mask" that will appear on both sides of the cheeks and extends into the nose and mouth. It usually occurs in women who use oral contraceptives.
• Feel an increase in body temperature? The cause is an increase in blood volume. Heart to work extra hard to supply oxygen for you and your baby. The number of red blood cells is higher than before pregnancy, so make sure you eat plenty of iron-rich foods such as red meat, green vegetables, and cereals.
• You may feel like your usual self. A little forgetful. Blame your hormones. The furor became pregnant woman as giving the shadows that make the daily problems are no longer important.
• If you have earrings in the navel, you have to take it off. The earrings will not hurt the baby but with the growing belly, the object will always be in contact with clothing and it certainly is very disturbing. If you want to keep the earring hole to stay there, make sure you do the ritual of placing and removing earrings every other day.
• Currently 14 weeks pregnant, belly bulge visible than before. This may be due to the bulging gut. You may notice that it looks more flat stomach after returning from the bathroom. Do not worry;'s normal, really.
• If you have a retroverted uterus , where the position of the uterus is tilted back, now its position is normal. There are cases in which the condition is tilted uterus cause difficult urination, if this happens to you, consult a doctor immediately.

Emotional Changes This Week

• With the changes that occur in the body, you may feel depressed, wondering if the appearance will be back as usual. Provided you can keep the quantity and type of food consumed and exercise regularly, the weight will go back to the original numbers. There are good reasons behind changes in the pregnant woman's body, so let nature do its work.
• Mood changes quite dramatically. You can cry and the next minute laughing with joy. Because pregnancy is a period of tremendous emotional changes, and you have to learn to follow the current environment.
• You will feel more calm fears about pregnancy and miscarriage risk was no longer perceived. It frees you from anxiety and stress, giving you freedom of mind, just because you are no longer struggling with the question, "What would happen if ...?"

Baby's Development This Week

• This week eyelids shut, protecting the eye fully formed but are still too sensitive to be exposed to anything that could be irritating it. The head of the baby's hair had started to grow.
• Baby's neck is clearly visible and you can see the "separation" chest with his head. Baby's chin is starting to look and both ears have been placed on the side of the head.
• Number of babies heartbeat doubled your heart rate. When you hear it when you consult a doctor, irregular heartbeat audible. Every now and then you will hear the sound of whirring, the result of a shift in the umbilical cord.
• This week your baby starts making facial expression such as frowning and squinting. He kept moving on, make sudden movements that still have not been able to feel. If you've had children before, you may already feel it but to be sure, the new movement will be felt in a few weeks.
• If you are pregnant with twins or more, the size of the stomach definitely looks bigger than your estimate. One sign you are pregnant with twins is excessive nausea. Ultrasound scan will be able to see the number of babies inside.
• When you're a doctor, the baby will usually move away from the surface of the abdomen due to sense touch.

Tip of the Week

• Use hunger as an alarm clock that will tell when it's time to eat. Appetite has begun to return to normal. Make sure you eat a healthy snack and do not restrict food simply because of fear of weight gain.
• Do not forget the fiber! Fruits and vegetables will help the digestive process. Coarse fibers and materials contained in food requires water to work optimally, so do not forget to drink plenty of water. When you feel thirsty, it means you are already dehydrated to the point ... so, remember to drink little by little throughout the day.
• Are planning a vacation? Now is the right time for recreation. The second trimester is the most appropriate time to travel, you have the power to enjoy it and the risk of preterm birth was already declining. If you want to use the airline, make sure you read the rules regarding pregnant women. You also need a doctor's license that states you are healthy and safe to fly.
• You may have to consider buying maternity clothes. Pregnant women buy special clothing or regular clothing in large sizes is your decision. Now a lot of maternity clothes available that also serves as breastfeeding clothes. You will be more efficient and the life of the clothes will be longer.

Week 15 will come after this.