Your first antenatal appointment is due and the risk of miscarriage falls. Your clothes will feel tight. Take it easy. See your dentist, as gums are prone to infection in pregnancy. Week 13 Your baby He has a recognisable chin, snub nose and large
your due date, click here to bring up the due date calculator.Once you know your due date, you can work out when each week of your pregnancy falls by counting back from it in your diary. Remember to register as a Babyexpert.com member and enter your due
, mistaking the movements for wind or a grumbly tummy. The movements get stronger as the baby grows, and you start to recognise and look out for them. Towards the end of your pregnancy, theres usually no mistaking them although be aware that once the head
Congratulations, you’ve reached the second trimester of your pregnancy!Here's everything you need to know about your second trimester.Look out for regular webchats on the Babyexpert messageboards – your chance to quiz the experts about all aspects
If your bump hasn’t been showing until now, it probably will by week 14. It could be time to add some loose or stretchy items of clothing to your wardrobe!Visit our shopping partners section for some good deals. Plus, everything you need to know
You’re 23 weeks pregnant!You've reached Week 23 of your pregnancy. Your doctor or midwife will give you a MAT B1 certificate around this time. You will need it if you are claiming SMP or Maternity Allowance. Find out about your maternity rightshere
of the date you intend to start your maternity leave by the end of the 15th week before the baby is due (approx. week 26 of pregnancy). You must also give your employer your MATB1 maternity certificate to claim Standard Maternity Pay. If you don't qualify
You’re 22 weeks pregnant!You may now find your weight creeping up but your pregnancy hormones should be settling down, so your mood should level out. You'll be feeling happier and less weepy.Everything you need to know about the second trimester.Your
You’re 27 weeks pregnant!Make sure you are drinking lots of fluids - and grab a seat when you travel on busy buses or trains. Don’t be shy: push your stomach out on public transport so no one can ignore your bump, and ask others to give up
It's Week 36 of your pregnancy. You’ve probably stopped work by now, so make the most of this time on your own, while you still can! If your baby hasn’t turned upside down already, she’s probably about to - unless you have a breech birth
