2. Cobbler Pose:

Good for flexibility in the pelvic area, this exercise helps build up a stretch in your lower belly, making delivery easier.

3. Walking:

When you feel lazy about other exercises, walking anywhere around helps. Problems like blood pressure and constipation can be overcome by walking.

4. Kegal Exercises:

This exercise is important since it helps stretch your pelvic floor muscles. Repeat the exercise whenever you get the time.

5. Yoga:

The benefits of yoga need not be stressed on. You already know how it enables peace to your stressed-out mind. It also enhances endurance power.

Sex During The 14th Week Of Pregnancy:

Even in this week, sex is okay. Although as for you, your nose blocks and food cravings along with nausea might not make you feel up to the task. Choose easy positions and you are good to go. A little intimacy could take you a long way.

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Medical Check-Up and Treatment:

Talk to your doctor about checkups for that extra reassurance you need. Remember to talk about nausea, heartburn, constipation and soreness. However, a few over the counter medicines that are known to be of help for the symptoms are:

• Cough- Dextromethorphan.
• Soreness- Acetaminophen. Don’t indulge in Ibuprofen and Naproxen.
• Constipation- Metamucil. Avoid mineral oil.
• Allergy- Antihistamines and Loratadine. Shun use of Pseudoephedrine and Decongestants like Phenylephrine.
• Heartburn- Antacids.

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Medical Test and Scan While 14 Weeks Pregnant:

14 weeks pregnancy care is an important thing to follow. When you go through your scanning, your doctor is likely to observe the following.

1. Your baby is now the size of your fist. 14 week pregnant baby size is compared to that of your closed fist or of a navel orange.
2. Your baby is standing up straight. This means, his/her neck is getting longer, aiding the head to be more erect.
3. Hairs start to grow and the eyebrows get its share of hair too. However, it may be too early to determine the hair colour.
4. The roof of his mouth start to develop and some digestive activities begin; in the intestines.

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