popular topics in second trimester
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- Week 20 of Pregnancy20 Week UltrasoundBy 20 weeks, your baby's organs and body systems are well developed and can be seen clearly on an ultrasound scan. The sonographer performing the scan will look closely at how your baby's major organs and body systems have formed and whether ther...
- Week 25 of PregnancyWeek 25 of PregnancyThe rest of your pregnancy will pass before you know it. Make sure you have all the practicalities in hand, such as deciding what date to stop work, and you might want to give some thought to the birth. Meanwhile, friends and family will no doubt...
- Week 13 of PregnancyYou are 12 Weeks and 3 Days PregnantYour baby todayThe toes are now separate and are all the same length. The ankle joints are now mature enough to be working, although it will still be many weeks before you are likely to be conscious of any kicks. ...
- Week 23 of PregnancyWeek 23 of PregnancyBeing pregnant can have all kinds of unexpected effects. There will probably be days when you just don't feel in control of your emotions and they get the better of you, making you cry for no reason. Or your body feels clumsy and uncoordinated, a...
- Week 24 of PregnancyWeek 24 of PregnancyA baby getting prepared for independent life needs all the help you can give her. Keep up your good habits by nourishing the two of you with healthy food; and make sure your own body is in peak physical condition to support your pregnancy. Some m...
- Week 19 of PregnancyWeek 19 of PregnancyIt's easier now to think of your baby as a real person, especially if you see him on another scan around this time. He's almost fully formed and the function of his organs is well advanced. You'll be taking your maternal responsibilities very ser...
- Week 17 of PregnancyYou are 16 Weeks and 4 Days PregnantYour baby todayIn this 2D ultrasound, the baby's head is to the left, with the arms not visible, although the knee and lower leg can be seen. At this stage, details of the brain developing under the skull are becoming much more apparent. ...
- Week 20 of PregnancyWeek 20 of PregnancyIn the next few days, you might feel your baby's movements for the first time. The little flutter can be such a tiny sensation that many women write it off as gas. But what a wonderful moment when you realize the truth! If you want to find out th...
- Week 21 of PregnancyWeek 21 of PregnancyNot all women happily accept their changing body shape, even though they're overjoyed to be pregnant. But a belly "bump" doesn't have to mean frump. You've got a good excuse to treat yourself to a few attractive maternity clothes or to indulge in...
- Week 22 of PregnancyWeek 22 of PregnancyYou may not know the sex of your baby but you and your partner can still have fun choosing names. This is a discussion that can run on and on. Some couples don't make up their minds until the baby is born. With such matters to preoccupy you, it's...
- Week 13 of PregnancyYou are 12 Weeks and 4 Days PregnantYour baby todayBy now the fetus's forehead is high and bulging, with visible joins in the plates of bone that comprise the skull. The eyes have migrated from the sides of the head at this stage of development. ...
- Week 14 of PregnancyWeek 14 of PregnancyYour baby isn't big enough to give you an obvious pregnancy belly, but you'll definitely notice your waistline become thicker. At this stage of pregnancy, many women feel re-energized and have a strong sense of well-being. Healthy eating is very ...
- Week 15 of PregnancyWeek 15 of PregnancyLike many pregnant women in the second trimester, you may now be reaping the benefits of the pregnancy "glow," as hormones improve the appearance of your skin and hair. Enjoy this time and the attention that often comes with it. Amazingly, your b...
- Week 16 of PregnancyWeek 16 of PregnancySome days, you'll take huge pride in your emerging belly, on other days you may sigh for the loss of a trim figure. Enjoy your changing shape-you'll probably find that your partner loves it, too. For many couples, this can be a time of increased ...
- Week 13 of PregnancyYou are 12 Weeks and 5 Days PregnantYou and your partner will be developing your own special relationship with your baby. ...
- Week 17 of PregnancyWeek 17 of PregnancyThings are becoming lively in your uterus. Your baby has plenty of room to move around and he's making the most of it, stretching and turning. All the activity is good for his future physical and mental development. You might feel like some relax...
- Week 18 of PregnancyWeek 18 of PregnancyNot all the weight you're gaining is your baby. In fact, most of the increase is because parts of your body, such as your breasts, are getting bigger and your blood volume is increasing. You might want to think about signing up for prenatal class...
- Week 13 of PregnancyWeek 13 of PregnancyFor most women, any discomforts of early pregnancy start to disappear this trimester. The high levels of pregnancy hormones, which are thought to contribute to sickness, are subsiding, and fatigue should begin to diminish. Meanwhile, your baby fl...