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Stretch marks

Not every woman will get them, but stretch marks are very common during pregnancy.

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Pregnancy at week 27

Your baby is growing fast and probably quite active now. You'll also be gaining more weight and might even be getting some stretch marks.

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Changes to your skin during pregnancy

As your pregnancy develops, you may find that you experience changes to your skin. Most of these changes will improve or after your baby is born.

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Varicose veins

Varicose veins are a normal, but uncomfortable part of pregnancy and usually go away without treatment. Find out here how you can ease the discomfort.

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Common myths about pregnancy

Here are some of the most common myths you might hear about being pregnant.

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Changes to your body during pregnancy

Pregnancy affects your body and can impact your mental health. Hormones play a role in many symptoms. Read about the changes and the help available.

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Pregnancy at week 22

By week 22, some parts of your baby’s body are fully formed, while some women experience Braxton Hicks contractions about now.

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Anatomy of pregnancy and birth

From conception to giving birth, your body goes through many physical changes. Learn what happens to your body during pregnancy and labour.

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Second trimester

During the second trimester, your baby’s organs will develop and they will start to hear sounds. Any morning sickness will likely ease off around this time.

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Body image after having a baby

Giving birth can affect your body in many ways, but here are ways to feel body confident and help your body recover after having a baby.

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