Second Trimester
Pregnancy Week 14
Your baby is about the size of a lemon 🍋 — second trimester begins.
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Size comparison
≈ Lemon
Length
8.7 cm
Weight
43 g
Milestone
Second trimester begins
About 26 weeks to go until your due date (week 40).
Baby's development at week 14
Welcome to the second trimester — often called the "golden period." Your baby is practising breathing movements using amniotic fluid. The liver is producing bile.
Great time to start pregnancy-safe strength exercises and prenatal yoga.
Common symptoms at week 14
Increased appetiteReduced nauseaNasal congestion (pregnancy rhinitis)
Eat more of
- ✓Omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, flaxseed)
- ✓Calcium & Vitamin D (cheese, eggs, sunlight)
- ✓Protein (chicken, legumes, eggs)
- ✓Iron + Vitamin C together for absorption
- ✓Magnesium-rich foods (nuts, seeds, dark chocolate)
Foods to avoid
- ✕Alcohol
- ✕Raw/smoked seafood
- ✕High-mercury fish
- ✕Unpasteurised cheeses (brie, camembert)
- ✕Processed meats (deli cuts, hot dogs)
- ✕Excess sugar
Medically reviewed by First OPD Medical Team. Last reviewed on .
Based on average milestones from World Health Organization (WHO), ACOG, NHS UK. Educational only — not a substitute for personalised medical advice.
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