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When Should You Feel Movement With a 2nd Pregnancy?

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When Should You Feel Movement With a 2nd Pregnancy?

This is my second child, how soon can I feel movements?” Moms-to-be typically report feeling movement for the first time at some point between weeks 16 and 20, though if you’ve been pregnant before you may feel those first little tickles as soon as week 14-15. Though the fetus starts to wiggle … [Read more…]

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The Seven Best Things About the Second Trimester

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The second trimester officially starts at pregnancy week 14, or about 12 weeks after you conceived. Here are the best parts: 1. Gender reveal! Unless you had genetic testing done that told you baby’s sex in the first trimester, the second trimester ultrasound between weeks 18-20 is when most … [Read more…]

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Second Trimester – A Quick Look

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The second trimester officially starts on week 14, when the fetus is 12 weeks old (for more on how pregnancy calendars work, click here). During the second trimester your baby grows from being about as tall as your thumb to weighing more than a pound! You’ll go from being able to wear the looser … [Read more…]

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Pregnant With a Metallic Taste In My Mouth

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Pregnant With a Metallic Taste In My Mouth

I have all the time this metal taste, like if I am licking a penny coin. What is causing it ? What can I do ? I am 18 wks pregnant with my first child. Thanks!” Having a sour or metallic taste in your mouth is actually a fairly common pregnancy side effect, believe it or not. It even has a medial … [Read more…]

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Can I Wear Heels in the 2nd Trimester?

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I actually have a bunch of questions, haha. This is my first pregnancy and i am about 18 weeks along. I have so many people telling me to do this and not to do that my question is what do you say about high heels while you are pregnant do you suggest to stay away from wearing high heels? and my … [Read more…]

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