The 14th week of your pregnancy is the beginning of trimester two. The good news is, this trimester can be called the most comfortable one of the three trimesters in your journey to motherhood. Most of you are over with the...

This week, you feel more energetic than the recent past and another positive change is that you once again start enjoying your meals. There is an all-round 'feel-good' factor, thanks to the hormones which flow in your body. Your physical changes...

By the time you are 16 weeks pregnant you have probably had a couple of ante-natal appointments already. As part of a standard series of medical checks conducted in early pregnancy, specialised blood tests are included. If you haven’t already...

At 17 weeks pregnant your centre of gravity is changing. Trying to maintain a good posture will help you avoid backache and unnecessary muscular strain. If you have to lift heavy objects, remember to bend at the knees and use those large, powerful...

This should be an exciting week for you. You’ve probably already found that every new twinge and symptom brings with it a reminder you are really going to have a baby. But of all the pregnancy signs, there is none more convincing than when you...

You’re steadily marching towards the half-way mark of your pregnancy. You’ve already dealt with a lot of changes that pregnancy has brought into your life. Now, there are just a few weeks more and soon you’ll be rocking your baby in...

You have successfully reached the official half-way mark in your pregnancy, as the average gestation period is of 40 weeks. However, it is normal to deliver the baby two weeks prior or later than 40 weeks. Your physical changes this week ...

This week you may find it difficult to sleep. Your tummy gets in the way or your baby tosses and turns when you are about to fall asleep. It's said that this is nature's way of getting you prepared for the phase of disrupted sleep, once the baby is...

This week you may spend time coming to terms with your pregnancy and the reality of things that come along with it. Your physical changes this week Your rib cage expands and stretches to cope up and help you breathe smoothly....

In Trimester two, you may get vivid dreams which can disturb your sleep. Often, your baby in the womb also features in these dreams. It is better not to read too much into these dreams. Cramps are mostly caused by low calcium or magnesium in...

A peek into the mirror will tell you that you have become rounder and there is a certain softness about your appearance. For those who are wearing contact lenses or glasses, the dryness in the eyes might feel more bothersome. However, lubricating...

At this stage, your tummy looks round and you surely look beautifully pregnant. For all you who are going to be mothers for the first time, planning things for your new baby can be a truly overwhelming experience. Relax and enjoy the...

You are now entering the sixth month of pregnancy. In trimester two, your ante natal check- ups were done monthly but now the frequency of the check-ups will increase to monitor all changes and developments closely. Your physical changes this...

At this stage, your baby is growing fast and your uterus needs to expand a little every day to fit it. But be excited, it’s just a few weeks before the little one comes in to the world. Your physical changes this week Simple...