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13-16 weeks
You and your baby at 13-16 weeks pregnant
 Your baby
By about 14 weeks the heartbeat is strong and can be heard using an ultrasound detector. The heartbeat is very fast; about twice as fast as a normal adult’s heartbeat. At 14 weeks, the baby is about 85mm long from head to bottom.
You
If you've been feeling sick and tired with morning sickness, you’ll probably start to feel better when you're around 13 or 14 weeks pregnant.
Some women start to feel sexy around this time, possibly due to pregnancy hormones or increased blood flow to the pelvic area. Some women don’t, and this is perfectly normal.
You’ll notice a small bump developing as your womb grows and moves upwards. If you've been feeling the urge to urinate more often over the last few months, it’s because your womb was pressing on your bladder. This should ease off now.
See your doctor if you notice any pain when you urinate. Urinary infections can happen in pregnancy and it’s important to treat them quickly to reduce the risk of kidney infections.
Things to think about
Headaches
Getting headaches during pregnancy is common, but if they’re severe they could be a sign of something serious.
Teeth and gums
Your teeth and gums need a little extra care in pregnancy.
Find out who’s looking after you
It's important to get to know who’s who in the maternity team, and learn more about each of their roles during your pregnancy.
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