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Pregnancy Calculator — Week 14: Baby Size, Symptoms & Due Date

You are in week 14 of a standard singleton pregnancy. Below is a complete evidence-based snapshot — baby's growth, your body, nutrition, exercise, red flags and a doctor visit checklist for this exact week.

Trimester 2 · Week 14 of 4035%
Baby size
lemon
Length
8.7 cm
Weight
43 g

Pregnancy Calculator

Enter the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). EDD = LMP + 280 days.

Baby at week 14

This week: Facial expressions possible — squinting, frowning. Lanugo (fine hair) covers body. Liver produces bile.

Mother's body — what changes

In week 14 you may notice: Round ligament pain when moving. Appetite returns. Breast size increases 1–2 cups.

Nutrition & supplements

Add ~340 kcal/day above pre-pregnancy baseline. Prioritise iron (27 mg/day), calcium (1000 mg), omega-3 DHA (200–300 mg) and 71 g protein. Continue prenatal vitamin.

Safe exercise

Continue 150 min/week. Avoid supine (flat-on-back) exercises after week 20 — they compress the vena cava. Swimming and prenatal Pilates are ideal now.

Doctor visit checklist — week 14

  • Consider genetic counselling if family history suggests
  • Blood pressure + weight + urine dipstick at every visit
  • Fetal heart tones from week 10–12 (Doppler)

Warning signs — call your provider immediately

  • Heavy bleeding (soaking a pad in an hour)
  • Severe abdominal pain that does not ease
  • Fever above 38°C / 100.4°F
  • Sudden gush of fluid (early rupture of membranes)
  • Absent fetal movement for 12+ hours after 24 weeks
  • Severe headache + visual disturbance (preeclampsia)

Week 14 — Frequently asked questions

How accurate is the Pregnancy Calculator at week 14?

The calculator uses standard gestational-age arithmetic (LMP + 280 days for standard; egg retrieval + 266 days for IVF day-5). Ultrasound crown-rump length between weeks 8–13 is more accurate (±5 days) than LMP — adjust EDD accordingly if the scan differs by more than 7 days.

What size is my baby at week 14?

Approximately the size of a lemon — length 8.7 cm and weight 43 g. These are median values from ACOG, NHS UK and Mayo Clinic references.

Which symptoms are normal in week 14?

Round ligament pain when moving. Appetite returns. Breast size increases 1–2 cups. Every pregnancy is different — call your provider if anything on the warning-signs list appears.

Should I have an ultrasound at week 14?

Consider genetic counselling if family history suggests. Routine scan windows are: dating (10–13w), anatomy (18–22w), growth (28–32w).

How much weight should I gain by week 14?

Approximately 2.4 kg cumulative if you started at a normal BMI (IOM guideline). Underweight mothers gain more; overweight mothers less.

What is my EDD if today is week 14?

Your estimated due date is 26 weeks from today. Calculator adds (280 − 7 × 14) days to today's date.

Can I travel during week 14?

Second trimester (weeks 14–27) is the safest travel window. Wear compression stockings for flights over 4 hours.

Medically reviewed

Content aligned with ACOG, NHS UK and Mayo Clinic. Reviewed by Dr. Maria Rehman, MD (OB/GYN). This page is educational and does not replace personal medical advice — call your obstetrician for any concern.

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