


morning sickness (read about dealing with morning sickness on week 6's page).You may also experience symptoms from earlier weeks, such as:
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darkened skin on your face or brown patches – this is known as chloasma or the "mask of pregnancy".vaginal infections ( see week 15 for vaginal health).indigestion and heartburn ( week 25 talks about digestive problems).bloating and constipation (read about bloating on week 16's page).pains on the side of your belly, caused by your expanding womb (known as 'round ligament pains').swollen and bleeding gums ( week 13 has information about gum health during pregnancy).tiredness and sleeping problems ( week 19 has information about feeling tired).Your symptoms should be manageable, but talk to your doctor or midwife if they're not. You may be getting a few aches and pains as your bump gets bigger. 2nd trimester pregnancy symptoms (at 17 weeks) Read more about stretch marks on the NHS website. They usually fade to silver and become much less noticeable after your baby is born. They are usually caused by hormones and your skin stretching. These are stretch marks and affect up to 8 in 10 women. You could also spot them on your bottom and thighs. Stretch marksĪt some point, you might notice red or purple streaks over your stomach and breasts. Tommy's has information about baby movements in pregnancy. when you rub your tummy and talk to your baby.You might find that your baby moves more: Many women spot the first signs of their baby moving between 18 and 24 weeks. If you feel sad or worried, talk to your doctor or midwife – there's a big support network out there for you. This will make you look more obviously pregnant.Īround 1 in 10 women feel stressed or anxious during their pregnancy, and hormones can make even small problems feel overwhelming. Your waist will start to vanish as your womb moves up and out of your pelvis. By the end of your pregnancy the placenta will weigh around 500g, which is as heavy as a packet of pasta. Week by week, your baby's getting bigger, and so is your placenta, which is feeding your baby and also removing waste.
