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The middle months of your pregnancy are a very exciting time. You can start making plans, buying bits, and looking after your changing body.

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Baby on board sign? (also in March)
No offence tyaken, each to their own i say. The only reason I will have one is I will always...
Posted by wannababy 07 Nov 2009 07:33PM

'Sweep' - Any thoughts/opinions?
hi, i was booked for one at 40+1 but when the mw turned up she said i wasn't over enough, but...
Posted by siany 07 Nov 2009 07:26PM

'Sweep' - Any thoughts/opinions?
I had 3.......... First one I was 39 weeks (was too early - I lost my plug but it was too early)...
Posted by akaLadyK 07 Nov 2009 07:03PM

Never thought I would be concerned about...
I am 27+3 and have only put on 2lbs so far. I was overweight before getting pregnant though so am...
Posted by Miss Impat... 07 Nov 2009 06:56PM

Your healthy pregnancy diet
Unsure how many vitamins you should be eating for a healthy pregnancy diet? Follow our easy guide. See more

Exercise during pregnancy
Exercising during pregnancy can hep you physically and mentally plus result in a healthier baby. Read more

Eat fish for a brainy baby
Upping your fish intake during pregnancy is good for your baby, researchers find. Read more

The facts about pregnancy infections
Protect your growing baby by making sure you know how to avoid dangerous pregnancy infections. See more

A test to predict premature birth
If you feel you're at risk of having a premature baby, the Fetal Fibronectin Test could put your mind at rest. Read more

Weight gain during pregnancy
How much weight can you expect to put on while you are pregnant? See more

What is an incompetent cervix?
An incompetent cervix can lead to miscarriage or premature birth. What causes it? Read more

How many omega-3s to eat when pregnant?
Omega-3 fatty acids are believed to help a healthy pregnancy, but how many should you eat a week? Read more

New baby shopping list
Make time while you're pregnant to buy all the essentials. Here's what should be on your new baby shopping list. See more

The side-effects of pregnancy
From bursting into tears at the slightest thing to getting 'baby brain', pregnancy can cause some unusual... See more

Exhausted? How to beat pregnancy fatigue

Exhausted? How to beat pregnancy fatigue
It's common to feel tired when you're pregnant. Try these pick-me-ups to get you through the worst of the wipe-out... Read more

Your other pregnancy to-do list
The next nine months aren’t all about antenatal checks – make sure you pencil in some treats, too. Read more

Your maternity rights: the lowdown
Paid maternity leave now stands at nine months. Read on for more info... Read more

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Second trimester

The middle months of your pregnancy are a very exciting time. You can start making plans, buying bits, and looking after your changing body.

Once you're 25 weeks pregnant, you qualify for a £190 tax-free payment. Read more

Posted by: db73

Posted by: daisy6690

Posted by: REENA117

Posted by: robboh

No offence tyaken, each to their own i say. The only reason I will have one is I will always...

Posted by wannababy 07 Nov 2009 07:33PM

hi, i was booked for one at 40+1 but when the mw turned up she said i wasn't over enough, but...

Posted by siany 07 Nov 2009 07:26PM

I had 3.......... First one I was 39 weeks (was too early - I lost my plug but it was too early)...

Posted by akaLadyK 07 Nov 2009 07:03PM

I am 27+3 and have only put on 2lbs so far. I was overweight before getting pregnant though so am...

Posted by Miss Impat... 07 Nov 2009 06:56PM

Unsure how many vitamins you should be eating for a healthy pregnancy diet? Follow our easy guide. See more

Exercising during pregnancy can hep you physically and mentally plus result in a healthier baby. Read more

Upping your fish intake during pregnancy is good for your baby, researchers find. Read more

Protect your growing baby by making sure you know how to avoid dangerous pregnancy infections. See more

If you feel you're at risk of having a premature baby, the Fetal Fibronectin Test could put your mind at rest. Read more

How much weight can you expect to put on while you are pregnant? See more

An incompetent cervix can lead to miscarriage or premature birth. What causes it? Read more

Omega-3 fatty acids are believed to help a healthy pregnancy, but how many should you eat a week? Read more

Make time while you're pregnant to buy all the essentials. Here's what should be on your new baby shopping list. See more

From bursting into tears at the slightest thing to getting 'baby brain', pregnancy can cause some unusual... See more

It's common to feel tired when you're pregnant. Try these pick-me-ups to get you through the worst of the wipe-out... Read more

The next nine months aren’t all about antenatal checks – make sure you pencil in some treats, too. Read more

Paid maternity leave now stands at nine months. Read on for more info... Read more