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The Second trimester
During the next 3 months of your pregnancy you will probably put on about 6 kilograms, even though your unborn baby will only weigh about 1 kilogram by the end of this part of your pregnancy. The other weight will be in the placenta, your uterus, breasts and extra blood. Week 13-18 Many women find […] Read more
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End of First Trimester
Many people talk about ‘the glow of pregnancy’, referring to the way a pregnant woman’s skin looks. This glow is caused by an increase in oil on skin due to pregnancy hormones. But not all women feel this glow, and some may notice pimples because of this extra oil. Some women have the opposite problem […] Read more
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Pregnancy, Week 5-8
By week 5, your period is late so you may begin to think that you could be pregnant and you may notice that your breasts are slightly bigger and tender to touch. But you may simply feel as if your period is about to start. As soon as your period is a day late, you […] Read more
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The first 3 months – the first trimester
During the first 12 weeks or 3 months of your pregnancy, you will usually only put on about 1 or 2 kilos, or possibly less if you have morning sickness. Most of this weight is in the placenta (the afterbirth) and in your breasts, uterus and in the extra blood your body will make. During […] Read more
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Preparing your toddler for the new baby
Many mothers find it best to tell their child soon after they discover they are pregnant. Toddlers understand more than you expect and will soon pick up that something is going on. However, just saying that ‘there’s a baby inside Mummy’s tummy’ may not mean much to a toddler. Looking at books or pictures of pregnant women […] Read more