Congratulations! You’re halfway through your pregnancy – although many women will go beyond 40 weeks or even have the baby a bit early.Everything you need to know about your second trimester. Check our live webchats board regularly for information
Obstetrician Leonie:Ovarian cysts are often seen in early scans and are usually simple cysts. Most disappear by 20 weeks, though not in your case. They're not cancerous, but can be a problem if they grow big or cause symptoms. Your doctor will try
Midwife Nikki replies: Yes, this is normal. Pregnancy hormones make your breasts swell and become tender and tingly early in pregnancy. Yellow ‘colostrum'-your baby's first milk-may start to leak as early as 12 weeks, although everyone's different
's bladder grow, the urine will flow more easily, so when your baby is re-scanned at 34 weeks the kidneys may be normal.If the scan reveals there is still some increased fluid, your baby will need another scan after birth and may be given antibiotics
Therapist Lesley Steyn replies: Miscarriages are common in early pregnancy and yet they leaves feelings of shock and guilt. It's natural to wonder if you did something wrong - even if rationally you know that you're not responsible. Although you're glad to be pregnant again, you'...
It’s week 29 of your pregnancy. By now your baby is gaining weight at a rate of about 25g a day and you’ll probably have gained 20lbs in total.Does bump size matter?Everything you need to know about the third triemester.Your baby The soft bones
claim Child Benefit if you have a child under 16 (or over 16 if in education or training). It's £20 a week for your eldest plus £13.20 for every other child.Jasime Birtles is a TV presenter and author specialing is business and personal finance. Visit
APL at the same time as his partner is on maternity leave? Fathers, will only be able to take APL between 20 weeks and 12 months after the child was born their partner has returned to work with some of their statutory maternity/adoption leave
bump?You Your metabolic rate has risen by 20% so you'll feel hot and sweaty when everyone else is cold. Your tummy will be putting you off balance. Stretchmarks may also appear, especially on your breasts, bump and thighs.You may find the heartburn
Now you’re in week 19, your hormones should have settled down a bit and you should be feeling much more like your old self.With revived energy levels, you may find you’re feeling a bit frisky in the bedroom. Increased blood supply can do wonders
