You are continuing to gain weight as your pregnancy progresses. Your weight gain is faster now than at any other time during pregnancy. This is because your baby is going through a growth spurt and may be gaining as much as 8oz (230g) every week. Don't skip meals or compromise on your eating because of the kilos. You and your baby need the calories and nutrition you receive from what you eat. Eat foods that are right and the right foods. Heartburn is more prevalent now than ever because your growing baby is sharing space with your stomach and there just isn't enough room. Eating small, frequent meals rather than 3 square meals helps.

You will still be often asked the three top questions:

1) when is your due date,

2) whether this is your first baby, and

3) whether it is going to be a boy or a girl. You may find this annoying or amusing; regardless, it is going to be short-lived so don't resent the curious questions and glances too much.