Your Second Trimester, Week-by-Week

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Week 25

You may be afflicted with heartburn and leg cramps, especially at night.

What to do now:

Make friends with Tums. They won't harm your baby, and they work wonders on heartburn.

To help prevent cramps, stretch your legs, especially your calves, before going to bed. Also avoid standing or sitting in one position for too long.

Read more about being 25 weeks pregnant.

From the stressful (prenatal tests! gaining weight!) to the sheer fun (buying maternity clothes! your baby shower!), growing a baby involves a seemingly endless host of developments to expect, plan and accomplish. Our step-by-step timeline and checklist will help you navigate your pregnancy with as little stress and guesswork as possible. So grab your pencil, put your feet up and simply gestate!