2nd Trimester Features

Heartburn - feeling the burn

Coping with heartburn in pregnanc

Here’s looking at you babe

A pregnant shape can cling to fashion but the glamorous image is more elusive, as Lauren Booth testifie

Home or hospital?

Having your baby at home or in hospital ? which did you choose

How high is too high?

When is blood pressure is high enough to threaten the health of mum and bab

Independent thinking

Independent midwives – who they are and how to contact on

Is it normal to leak colostrum while pregnant?

Breasts leaking colostrum while pregnan

Is sex during pregnancy safe?

I'm 23, married and pregnant. I'm in my 28th week and feeling well. My husband likes to have intercourse on a daily basis

Is sleeping on your back OK?

Pregnant and sleeping position

iVillage Voices - real life stories

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Keep ‘em up: breastcare in pregnancy

How to look after your breasts during pregnanc