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- Your baby
Your pregnancy is already entering its third trimester. How time flies. Your baby's eyes are now a slate grey/blue colour. Weight wise, there can be quite a difference from one baby to another at this point. Whatever your baby's weight is now, it will probably triple over the next 11 weeks! Amazing.
See how your baby grows in our week by week image gallery.
Short of maternity tops? You could try one of your partner's shirts (you might want to ask him first). If you fancy treating yourself to something fancy, there are some great maternity ranges on the high street. When it comes to shoes - put away those stack heels and go for comfort. Your bump has changed your balance so low heels or pumps will be much more comfortable. If you're suffering from backache, a great way to soothe it is to sit on the floor with your back against the wall, shoulders pressed into the wall. Feeling like you need to get away? Why not take off for the weekend? It could be quite a while before you get a baby-free opportunity to do anything spontaneous. Go for it.
Pregnancy health: getting heartburn? It has nothing to do with your heart and everything to do with digestion. As space in your abdomen gets ever more reduced by your growing baby, you may experience frequent digestive discomfort such as heartburn or trapped wind. Ask your doctor or chemist which antacids are safe to take.
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