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How will I feel? How much weight will I gain? What changes will I undergo? What can I expect? These are some of the topics covered in our second trimester content center. From month four through month six, here you will find our best articles, expert advice, resources and tips for a sensational second trimester!

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Saving Money on Maternity Clothes
Be Frugal and Fashionable During Pregnancy
Claire Winograd of Aliso Viejo, Calif., knows she will have plenty of hand-me-down maternity clothes to wear after she conceives her third child.

Muscle Conditioning While Pregnant
Building Muscle with Strength Training
Weight training with machines, free weights or resistance bands is a great way to build muscle strength and create a more toned body.

Second Trimester
Getting Back to Basics in the Second Trimester
The second trimester begins at the end of the 12th week of pregnancy. Although you are officially only one-third of the way through your pregnancy, according to Dr.

tool picks

Glossary of Pregnancy Terms
Find easy definitions for words commonly used during pregnancy and labor. An alphabetized list of pregnancy terms can help you make the most of obstetrician and midwife appointments.

Pregnancy Due Date Calculator
When am I due? The Pregnancy Due Date Calculator will figure out your due date. Just enter the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP) to calculate your due date or even when conception occurred.

Chinese Birth Gender Chart
Is it a boy or a girl? The Chinese Gender Prediction Chart is a fun way to predict the sex of your baby. Enter your conception date and your age at conception. Compare the prediction to the end result!

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Fetal Development Week by Week
A gallery of photos showing fetal development and growth from conception to delivery.

Pregnancy Week By Week
This flip calendar shows the weekly journey of a woman through pregnancy.