At 24 weeks, your pregnant belly may be a magnet for relatives and strangers alike who want to touch your tummy. While you don’t have to let anyone touch your belly if it makes you uncomfortable, most people are just excited about your little one moving around in there. What’s happening with your body? Symptoms of pregnancy may be similar to the last few weeks. You might notice an increase in leg... »
Week 23 of pregnancy may bring more excitement as you continue to feel your baby move on a regular basis. Your little one is bigger and stronger, so you can feel her twists and turns. Hopefully, you still feel pretty good and are enjoying picking out a name and setting up your baby’s nursery. What’s happening with your body? You’re in the middle of your second trimester and might feel pretty ener... »
While you may still have days you feel great and are full of energy, your belly continues to grow, and you may be getting a little more tired from carrying the extra load. On the days you’re feeling pregnancy aches and pains, make sure to take good care of yourself. What’s happening with your body? You’re still several weeks away from your third trimester, but your belly is definitely growing quic... »
Your belly may have grown a lot faster these past few weeks. Also, you may be starting to feel your baby move, which might feel a bit strange at first, but is also exciting. Speaking of your baby, he is going through his own growth spurt and will continue to put on some weight. What’s happening with your body? Have you recently forgot you were meeting your best friend for lunch or do you seem alwa... »
It’s an exciting time in your pregnancy and a big milestone. You have reached the half way point. It’s also a big week. If you have not had your second-trimester ultrasound, your will probably have it this week. Your baby is also busy growing and getting stronger. What’s happening with your body? Vaginal discharge may have started first trimester, but it may be increasing during your middle trime... »
At week 19, you’re becoming an old pro at this pregnancy thing. You might be a bit more relaxed about everything and are enjoying this time before your life changes. The second trimester is often a good time to take a vacation before your baby comes. Before you jet off, make sure you talk to your healthcare provider and get the OK. What’s happening with your body? Oh, the joys of pregnancy. While ... »
You’re at week 18, and your pregnancy is progressing nicely. You are close to half way through, which means you’ll little bundle will be here before you know it. Don’t be surprised if you feel excited about meeting your baby but also a little nervous about giving birth. What’s happening with your body? During week 18, you may notice a few new symptoms. Some women start to get leg cramps somewhere... »
Week 17 of pregnancy may bring a few new symptoms and a rounder tummy. In the coming weeks, you have some decisions to make, such as how much time you want to take off work and whether you plan to breastfeed or formula feed. What’s happening with your body? The average weight gain by now is about five to ten pounds. But don’t stress if you are off a bit. Your healthcare provider will let you know... »