Your changing body Around week 25, some women may have pain and numbness in their fingers. This is because the carpal tunnel in the wrist, through which the nerve runs, becomes swollen during pregnancy (like many other tissues in your body), with the resultant pressure causing numbness, tingling and pain. Your hands, wrist and arm may also be affected. Read More On IWH

Your changing body Your gums may become swollen, inflamed and tend to bleed easily because of pregnancy hormones around week 23. You may notice that your gums bleed every time you brush. If left untreated it can lead to severe form of gum diseases which increases a woman’s risk of having a Premature Baby. Fortunately, these problems are completely avoidable by practicing a routine dental care. Read More On IWH

Your changing body You are probably feeling quite wonderful now that most of the early pregnancy symptoms like nausea, dizziness, frequent urination and fatigue are gone in week 21. You may be able to feel your Uterus about a half inch above your navel if you place your fingers. You may notice that your lower legs and feet swell towards the end of the day. This is due to the retention of excessive fluid during pregnancy....

Your changing body At week 19, you may begin to experience sharp pain in your lower abdomen or hip area. This is due to the stretching of round ligament which supports your Uterus. It can be stretched easily during any movements like changing position from sitting to standing quickly, laughing or coughing. You need not be alarmed as it is very common during second Trimester. You may experience the pain only for a few...

Your changing body You may be gaining weight as your little one is right now having a growth spurt. Average weight gain is generally between 2 and 4 kg. As your belly gets larger, it will slowly push the other organs to accommodate your growing baby and Uterus. You may be having more vaginal discharge now. As your belly grows, you may occasionally lose your balance as there is a shift in your center of gravity. Exchange...

Your changing body Your Uterus starts to rise past your hipbones. Your obstetrician will now measure the fundal height (distance from the top of the Uterus to the pubic bone) to make sure your baby is growing consistently and adequately. Due to the increasing Uterus size and hormonal changes, stretch marks start to appear on your belly. Read More On IWH

Your changing body You have officially entered the golden stage of pregnancy. You start looking pregnant as your baby is growing fast and occupying more room. Your Uterus has grown quite a bit and feels like a small soft ball. As your baby grows, you also start gaining weight. In addition to the darkening of your areolas, the veins in your breasts become more prominent. Read More On IWH