End of the second trimester
This week your baby is around the size of a cauliflower.
Broken sleep is common now; short rests through the day can help you cope.
Pregnancy hormones relax the muscle at the top of your stomach, and your growing baby presses upward, which can push acid back up and cause a burning feeling. It often feels worse after eating or when lying down. Eating smaller meals more often, sitting upright while you eat, and propping up your head and shoulders in bed may help.
A bigger bump and general discomfort can make sleep harder to come by now, and sleeping problems are a common symptom at this stage. You may also feel more tired through the day. Napping when you can helps you cope when the night has been disturbed.
Noting questions for upcoming appointments can ease your mind.
The third trimester ahead brings steady weight gain for your baby — and usually more planning for you.
Services ParentSide defines for this stage. Each page explains what the service covers and which professionals are approved to provide it.
