The Second Trimester
A lot of women start to believe that it’s all really real as they move into their second trimester. Is that you? Either way, there’s a lot going on in weeks 13 to 26. We’ve put together information we think you’ll need for your baby’s healthy growth and development over the next trimester. Enjoy!
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