second trimester

Round Ligament Pain in Pregnancy

Ouch! What was that? You feel a sharp, shooting pain in your abdomen. You may wonder if this is the start of labor or perhaps your baby kicked you real hard. Whatever it was, you hope it goes away. This sharp shooting pain is most likely the result of round ligament pain. Round ligament pain is a common complaint in pregnancy often starting in the second trimester. » Read more

Fetal Movements: How often and when should my baby move?

Are you anxiously awaiting your baby's first kick? Or are you concerned that baby should be moving by now? Or do you have a leaping leprechaun in your belly and wondering if that is normal? Fetal movement varies from pregnancy to pregnancy. However, there are certain expectations given for all babies regarding fetal movement. » Read more

Pregnancy Trimesters Guide for First Time Moms

Congratulations on your pregnancy. You may have some questions about what to expect during your pregnancy, what is happening with your developing baby, and what you should be doing to prepare for childbirth. » Read more

13 Weeks Pregnant: Your Pregnancy Week by Week

Welcome to the thirteenth week of pregnancy. You are now in your second trimester You are probably starting to look pregnant. You may not be worrying as much as you were a few weeks ago. Pregnancy may be all you are talking about now. You may be driving your friends and loved ones crazy with all the baby talk. » Read more

14 Weeks Pregnant: Your Pregnancy Week by Week

You are now fourteen weeks pregnant. Your pregnancy might seem to be slowing down a little now. You are probably looking forward to feeling your little guy or girl kick for the first time. If you have been pregnant before you may notice your baby kicking a little sooner than if you are pregnant with your first. » Read more

15 Weeks Pregnant: Your Pregnancy Week by Week

You are fifteen weeks along now. With each day you may be getting more and more anxious to find out what your baby’s gender will be. You may be curious if she is going to look like you or look like dad. » Read more

16 Weeks Pregnant: Your Pregnancy Week by Week

You’ve made it to week sixteen. Hopefully you have a little more energy now than you did a few weeks ago. Now that you are feeling a little less tired and a lot more pregnant, you may be ready to start decorating your baby’s room. If you haven’t started decorating your baby’s nursery, you will probably want to start on it soon. » Read more

17 Weeks Pregnant: Your Pregnancy Week by Week

You are seventeen weeks pregnant now. You may be feeling your baby moving a little more noticeably now. If you haven’t felt your baby move yet, hang in there. It won’t be too much longer. Some moms don’t feel baby moving until they are 20 weeks along or more. Your partner may be anxious to feel your baby move too. » Read more

18 Weeks Pregnant: Your Pregnancy Week by Week

Now that you are eighteen weeks pregnant, you are probably feeling more comfortable with your pregnancy. You have probably told everyone that you are pregnant by now. If this is not your first baby, your other children may be feeling very anxious about the new baby. How can you help your kids to prepare for the new baby? » Read more

19 Weeks Pregnant: Your Pregnancy Week by Week

Can you believe you are nineteen weeks pregnant now? You and your partner have been through a lot these last few months. Telling family members you are pregnant, picking out baby furniture, helping fix up the baby’s room, and everything else you have had to do with your pregnancy has gone by without any major kinks. » Read more