Pregnancy and Birth

Pregnancy continues to alter a woman's body during the second trimester. Weeks 13 through 26 are commonly used to define the second trimester. Your baby continues growing almost daily, which makes your belly expand and brings new physical changes.

For women of all ages, but particularly for those who are expecting, calcium is vital. It is essential for the development of a baby's skeletal system, teeth, and bones. Here, we discuss the need of consuming enough calcium for expectant mothers, provide some ideas for foods high in calcium, and describe how to make up for any nutritional deficiencies that may arise.

Pregnancy brings profound changes to the body as it prepares to support new life. Still, many people view sex during pregnancy as something taboo — especially when it comes to anal sex. It’s common for couples to worry about how pregnancy might affect their intimacy or wonder whether they need to stop having sex completely. These concerns often arise alongside questions about how sexuality shifts over time, similar to what many notice during the early stages of trying to conceive, which is descr

Searching for a pregnancy guide that goes week by week? You're fortunate! We have a tonne of information on every week and trimester that has been authorized by experts, including updates on your developing baby and changes you should anticipate for yourself. Thousands of articles, beautiful fetal development videos, and practical resources like our Due Date Calculator and Baby Names Finder are all available. Get all of this and more with our free pregnancy app, and connect with other soon-to-be

Searching for a pregnancy guide that goes week by week? You're fortunate! We have a tonne of information on every week and trimester that has been authorized by experts, including updates on your developing baby and changes you should anticipate for yourself. Thousands of articles, beautiful fetal development videos, and practical resources like our Due Date Calculator and Baby Names Finder are all available. Get all of this and more with our free pregnancy app, and connect with other soon-to-be

Do you feel as though you're drowning when you glance down at your bump? The one who declares, "Life will never be the same," or "You can never go back"? Perhaps you're ready to become a mother in some part of you, but you're not sure how to handle the unexpected pregnancy and adjust to this new role. It's normal to feel nostalgic for your life before becoming pregnant or even to consider quitting motherhood.

Iodine is an important trace element that is abundant in saltwater and is particularly important for normal nervous system and cognitive function. The thyroid gland has a very high concentration of iodine. According to ANSES, a pregnant woman needs 200–250 micrograms of iodine per day, but her non-pregnant intake is only 150 micrograms. According to French epidemiological studies, ioduria of less than 100 micrograms per liter was present in 80% of pregnant women. As a result, the majority of the