14 Weeks...

Your babies each weigh about 1.5 ounces and are 3 to 4 inches in length. Their bladders are beginning to function and, believe it or not, they actually begin urinating. In fact, although doctors are not really sure how or where your babies' urine is produced, they do know it is one component of the amniotic fluid, which regenerates itself every 3 to 4 hours. Your OB may discuss performing an amniocentesis at your next appointment, particularly if you are over 35 or if you will be by the time your babies are born. Amniocentesis is a prenatal test used to detect the most common chromosomal and genetic birth defects, including Down Syndrome, cystic fibrosis, and spina bifida.







*Thyroid gland has matured and your baby begins producing hormones which will be used throughout his or her life.
*In boys, the prostate gland develops
*In girls, the ovaries move from the abdomen to the pelvis
*Your little one may have learned to suck his thumb by this point!
*Your child's bones are getting harder and stronger by the day!
*Your baby's skin is very transparent still
*Lanugo (very fine hair) covers the baby's body and will continue to grow until 26 weeks gestational age - Generally this will be shed prior to birth. Its purpose is to help protect baby's skin while in all that water!
*Your baby is 3.42 inches (8.7cm) long and weighs about 1.52 ounces (43 grams) - approximately the weight of a letter!