Dizziness during pregnancyoften kicks in at around week 17 in the second trimester. Blame hormones, your growing uterus and a rapidly expanding circulatory system. Only 5 months left to go! If you don’t mind, that’s fine. Happily, your toilet-hugging days and nights are probably over. Simple you’re taking signals from your baby, who’s getting bigger and hungrier. Not sure exactlyhow much weight you should gain during pregnancy? Talk to your practitioner, who will be able to help you maintain a healthy weight gain....

Noticing a rumbling in your tummy? This covering continues to grow until your baby’s first birthday.Girl and boy parts definedHaving a girl? The fallopian tubes and uterus are now in proper position. Only 4 months left to go! How about a sizeable fruit or vegetable? A long, warm bath can also do wonders. That’s the problem withheartburn an all-too-common symptom that can persist throughout your pregnancy. The reason: Fluid tends to pool there thanks to the law of gravity....

Your baby will arrive a little more alert and with longer fingernails! It’s almost time! “Other hormones are standing by, too. During childbirth, your baby will produce more stress hormones than any other time in his life. But just in case you don’t, here’s a quick primer. Many times, the pain will begin in your back and radiate toward your front. But just as no two pregnancies are the same, no two labors are the same....

Your baby is growing rapidly and generating new brain cells at a rate of 100 per minute. Only 7 months left to go! Sounds pretty tiny still? The kidneys are in place now too, and are poised to begin their important work of waste management. Soon, your baby will start producing urine. Not in so many words, but in so manypregnancy symptoms. One way to fight fatigue is by eating smaller meals more often....

Fatigue kicks in for many moms-to-be around week 9 of pregnancy. The (very important) reason? Only 6 months left to go! Extreme pregnancy fatigue is a common symptom, especially in the first trimester. And for good reason: Making a baby is hard work. But since staying active is important for your health (and your baby’s! Wear a cotton sports bra or wireless bra and size up if needed. Chew some sugarless gum, which is safe in moderation for pregnant women....

Only 3 months left to go! All these skin changes will fade within a few months after delivery. Working your way up from your toes to your face, concentrate on relaxing every muscle one-by-one. Drink more water to help keep things moving.Read MoreSnoringThis common-but-annoying pregnancy symptom can disrupt your sleep and your partners. Best to be prepared and stock up now so you’re ready. Wipe from front to back.Lastly, clean your genitals and the areas surrounding them, particularly afterhaving sex....

At 5 weeks pregnant, youre now in month 2 of your pregnancy. As for your baby? Only 7 months to go! Actually, not unlike a tadpole, with a rudimentary head and a tail. Like that sense ofexhaustionthat may have washed over you. Cant stand the sight of salads or greens in general? Welcome to the wacky world of food cravings and aversions. If you cant beat em, join em within reason....

Updates to copy, information, sourcing, formatting, and headlines, and new medical review. How many times have youread an article, heard a story, or seen an online post about vaccines? Chances are, a lot. Serious reactions are extremely rare. Can my child get the disease from the shot itself? Your child can’t get the disease from the vaccine. There’s also no need to worry about the mRNA technology used inCOVID-19 vaccinesmade by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna....

Updates throughout to expert sources, text, guidelines and formatting. But listen closely and one day youll hear it: the first real word. But when those sounds start to transform into words with meaning, its a milestone that feels like magic. When do babies start talking? Babies start talking that is, attempt to express themselves in words with meaning anywhere between 9 and14 months. At4 months, your baby will likely babble or even copy some of thebabblingsounds hes heard you make....

Prenatal exercise offers loads of health benefits. Here are the exercises to avoid when you’re expecting, along with tips to exercise safely during pregnancy. What exercises should I avoid when I’m pregnant? There are plenty ofexercises that are great for pregnant women. In fact, most physical activity is perfectly safe during pregnancy. However there are a few exercises youll want to avoid. However certain conditions can make exercise during pregnancy risky....

Updates to sourcing and added “Ask Heidi” video. Unfortunately, drinking any alcohol while youre pregnant is not considered safe. Its to be on the safe side when you have a baby on board. In other words, a pregnant woman never drinks alone. During those first few weeks, some may unwittingly indulge in a few drinks (or more). In fact, its one of the most common concerns brought to the first prenatal visit....

Updates throughout to information, guidelines, practices, sources, and formatting, and new medical review. Your breasts seem to be getting larger (by the day!) during your pregnancy, which means they’re also probably extremely sensitive and tender. You may even noticecolostrum start to leakaround week 38. What does breast pain feel like during pregnancy? Some women wont be bothered much by it, while others will be in greater discomfort. What causes breast pain and sore nipples during pregnancy?...

Updated with “Ask Heidi” video. These days you canfind out you’re expectingmuch earlier, faster and with better accuracy using home pregnancy tests. However, it does take some time before concentrations are high enough to be detected. When should you take a pregnancy test? How soon can you take a pregnancy test? Can’t wait to pee on that stick? Understandably, you’re likely wondering how early pregnancy can be detected by a home pregnancy test....