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All about the second trimester

       

Now that you've entered the second trimester, the formation of your baby's skeleton is well underway and you're almost certainly showing. You may even know if it's a boy or a girl too.

According to some, this is the most comfortable stage of pregnancy (relatively speaking, of course). Here's a selection of helpful articles to guide you through weeks 13 to 28 of your pregnancy. Whether you're confused about scans or wondering whether it's safe to exercise we've got all the information you need.

understanding the basics

  • Facts about the second trimester
  • Advice on choosing maternity wear
  • Eating for two
  • Pregnancy terms explained

    inside you

  • What is an amniocentesis?
  • Scans and ultrasounds
  • Feeling foetal movement
  • Help! My breasts are changing shape

    worries and concerns

  • Trouble sleeping?
  • Placenta over birth canal
  • Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD)
  • Pregnancy and exercise
  • Travel safety during the second trimester
  • Tummy tight at 20 weeks

    week by week

  • Click on a week to find out what's happening
    inside you right now:
    13, 14, 15, 16, 17,18,19,20,
    21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,28
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