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Trimester 2

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The second trimester is often the time most enjoyed by mums-to-be. You can start to spread the word about your happy news and yet you will still find it easy and comfortable to sleep and move around as your bump will still be relatively small.

Many women will notice their hair will be thicker and shinier too at this stage, and nails will grow faster and stronger. Enjoy this lovely time, and treat yourself to a new bright top or dress to accommodate your growing bump and to help you look and feel great as your pregnancy progresses.

Towards the end of the second trimester you will begin to feel your baby move - small, gentle, fishlike flutters at first, becoming more recognisable as kicks as the days and weeks progress. This is a reassuring communication from your baby - ‘Hi there, I am here and am doing well and growing everyday’ check out exactly what is happening at your stage with our pregnancy calendar.

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  Your baby Your growing baby now measures ...

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Your baby Your baby is now around 9cm long. He’s ...

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  Your baby As you and your baby continue to ...

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Your baby Your baby is now around 15cm long and ...

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Your baby Your baby is now about 17cm long. His ...

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Your baby Your baby is growing fast and now ...

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Your baby Your baby’s tastebuds are now well ...

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Your baby The part of your baby’s brain that ...

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Your baby Your baby is now around 26cm long and ...

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Your baby Your tiny baby isn’t so tiny any more. ...

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Your baby Your baby is now practising breathing by ...

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  Your baby Your baby now measures about 30cm ...

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