Pregnancy 13 - 26 weeks

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Now you’re into your second trimester you’ll probably be sharing your good news with loved ones and enjoying all the attention! At around 20 weeks you’ll have your main ultrasound scan - an exciting milestone! Take a look at our articles and videos to understand more about the scans and tests you can expect through your pregnancy, how to eat healthily, and how to deal with some of the common health niggles you may have. If you have any questions, remember our team of experts talk to over 1,000 mums and mums-to-be every week so they'll be able to help.

Christine, pregnancy advisor and mum


Videos

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    2nd Trimester: your baby's development

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Nutrition & health

Exercise during pregnancy

Putting on weight during pregnancy

Smoking during pregnancy

Alcohol and pregnancy

Eating well in pregnancy

Vitamins and supplements in pregnancy

Should I be eating for two?

Are my pregnancy cravings normal?

Foods to avoid during pregnancy

Common health worries

Pregnancy thrush

Baby kicks

Heartburn

Dizziness during pregnancy

Constipation in pregnancy

Cystitis

Practical info & advice

Antenatal classes

When do I tell my boss I’m pregnant?

What are my maternity rights?

Choosing a baby name

Scans during pregnancy

Tests during pregnancy

Meeting your midwife

Travelling and flying during pregnancy

Baby things to buy in advance

Emotional wellbeing & relationships

Pregnancy blues and mood swings

I’m not enjoying being pregnant

Involving your other child in your pregnancy

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Pregnancy forums - Dads-to-be

Pregnancy forums - Travelling during pregnancy

Pregnancy forums - Baby equipment

Pregnancy forums - Baby names

Pregnancy forums - Feeding your new baby

Pregnancy forums - Miscarriage

Pregnancy forums - Other

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