Your Second Trimester, Week-by-Week

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Week 19

Now that you're feeling better, it's time to spend some quality time with your partner. So have sex! Unless you're having complications, it's safe for most women throughout pregnancy.

What to do now:

Take advantage of your waning baby-free days: see a movie, go to dinner, take walks together. No babysitter required.

Read more about being 19 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!