At 20 weeks an ultrasound will be done. This is most commonly known as the scan at which you can find out the sex of your baby but it is more importantly an anomoly scan.
The anomaly scan will usually take place around the 20 week point and looks to check that baby is developing and growing properly with no problems. The scan will check;
 

That baby’s head is the correct size and their are no problems with baby’s brain
That the spine is aligned and covered with skin
That there are 2 kidneys and …

Week 17
The cartilage which is found throughout baby’s body is now starting to harden into bone. Baby can measure up to 4.8 inches and weighs almost 3 1/2 ounces. You may have increased vaginal discharge and may start to suffer from indigestion as your uterus puches your insides upwards and your oesophageal muscles and sphincter begin to relax.
Week 18
You are 5 months pregnant and baby is 6 inches long. Your baby can hear your heartbeat. You may see the return of poor sleep and should try to sleep on your …

The second trimester is the time when most women will begin to feel pregnant and look pregnant. For most women it will also be the time when they feel at their best with morning sickness gone and much more energy. So what happens in the second trimester?
Week 13
With a growing feeling of confidence and a sense of reality following the 12 week dating scan most women will now begin to think about the nursery, the birth plan and the actual realities of having a baby. Baby is now so advanced …