This is the week you start your second trimester. This will be very different to your first in several good ways!
You and your baby
Your baby at 13 weeks
Still only 4cm long and 30g in weight, baby is now able to flex fingers, swallow fluid and even pass out urine. A tiny skeleton is taking shape inside too.
You at 13 weeks
The first gift of the second trimester is the disappearance of most of those annoying discomforts. You should start to feel great! Your skin may well be glowing healthily too. Now's a good time to take a look at our beauty tips.
Fish is an excellent source of vital protein and oily varieties such as salmon, sardines and mackerel have essential oils. Some large fish like swordfish and fresh tuna can be contaminated by mercury, so avoid during pregnancy.
Now is a good time to start looking for some maternity wear, because you're about to start growing fast. Nowhere faster than your breasts. You don't need a nursing bra yet, but an adjustable support bra can make a real difference.
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