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You at 14 Weeks Pregnant: Your Body and Mind
You at 14 Weeks Pregnant: Your Body and Mind

You at 14 Weeks Pregnant: Your Body and Mind

Why you might be feeling congested and advice for that "pregnancy glow."

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Let's talk: skin changes
Your top questions, answered
In her words
More to read at 14 weeks pregnant
Social spotlight
Editors' picks, just for you

Let's talk: skin changes

At 3.5 months pregnant, it’s possible you’ve heard (or will soon hear) one of the most common phrases directed at pregnant people—“You’re glowing!” So we wanted to dig deeper and learn whether “pregnancy glow” is fact or fiction. As it turns out, hormones and an increase in blood flow creates skin changes that indeed can make you look dewy. The thing is, those same changes can lead to things like acne and dry, itchy skin. But no matter which side of the spectrum you find yourself on, skin changes are inevitable. Read this deep dive into pregnancy skin changes→

Your top questions, answered

👃🏻 Body Talk: How come being pregnant makes me congested? Learn more→

🎨 Self Expression: Can I get a tattoo? Learn more→

📌 Out of Office: When (and how) do I tell my manager I’m pregnant? Learn more→

💤 Deep Breaths: What’s a good meditation for insomnia? Learn more→

In her words

“One thing that happens when you’re pregnant is that as your stomach starts to stretch. It itches! So I have to keep my belly really lubricated. Every morning, there’s a buttering ceremony after I get out of the shower. It’s really like basting a turkey with body butter.”— Padma Lakshmi

More to read at 14 weeks pregnant

💋 If you’re feelin’ it: the physical and mental benefits of sex during pregnancy Here are 10 reasons physical intimacy during all three trimesters is a great idea (unless your doctor says otherwise). More on Parents→

Social spotlight

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Skin care replacements

If you typically use products like retinoids, here are the best pregnancy-safe alternatives. See them all→

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