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Pregnancy Week 17 Second Trimester | Pregnancy Week 16 | Pregnancy Week 18 The Mom: Having trouble finding a comfortable way to sleep? It's a common complaint in pregnancy as they progress. It's recommended that pregnant women not sleep on their backs. As your uterus grows, when you lie on your back, it puts pressure on several important blood vessels. This can decrease circulation to your baby, and yourself. You may find it more comfortable to sleep on your side, with a pillow between your knees. This helps keep your hips in alignment. Some women find comfort with placing a pillow under their growing abdomen, or in using body pillows. Experiment with what works best for you. You may also have already felt your baby's first movements by now. This is called quickening. It feels like a butterfly fluttering in your stomach. It's also been describes as "bubbles". It will be a few more weeks before you start feeling kicks and punches. Your uterus is about 1 1/2 to 2 inches below your navel at this point. SYMPTOMS YOU MAY EXPERIENCE Breast Changes, tenderness, fullness, darkening of the areola Frequent Urination Constipation Indigestion or heartburn Occasional headaches Stretch Marks (cocoa butter can help with these) Itching The Baby: This week, your baby is starting to develop fat layers. Did you know that by the time your baby is born, fat layers will be about 3/4 of his total weight? Speaking of weight, your little one now weighs on the average 3.5 ounces and is almost 5 inches long. Ultrasounds and Pictures: Second Trimester Ultrasound Pictures Second Trimester Belly Pictures For More Information: Sleep during Pregnancy Second Trimester Pillows   Pregnancy Week by Week: Pregnancy Weeks 1 to 4 Pregnancy Week 5 Pregnancy Week 6 Pregnancy Week 7 Pregnancy Week 8 Pregnancy Week 9 Pregnancy Week 10 Pregnancy Week 11 Pregnancy Week 12 Pregnancy Week 13 Pregnancy Week 14 Pregnancy Week 15 Pregnancy Week 16 Pregnancy Week 17 Pregnancy Week 18 Pregnancy Week 19 Pregnancy Week 20 Pregnancy Week 21 Pregnancy Week 22 Pregnancy Week 23 Pregnancy Week 24 Pregnancy Week 25 Pregnancy Week 26 Pregnancy Week 27 Pregnancy Week 28 Pregnancy Week 29 Pregnancy Week 30 Pregnancy Week 31 Pregnancy Week 32 Pregnancy Week 33 Pregnancy Week 34 Pregnancy Week 35 Pregnancy Week 36 Pregnancy Week 37 Pregnancy Week 38 Pregnancy Week 39 Pregnancy Week 40 Each pregnancy, expectant mother, and unborn child is different. Your pregnancy may not progress the same as the information found here. The information here is based on the average pregnancy. It's not meant to be a replacement for any advice your may receive from your doctor. If you have any concerns about your pregnancy, we advise you to contact your doctor. CONTENT AREAS Pregnancy Main Page Trying to Conceive Pregnancy Week by Week Labor and Birth Questions and Answers Forum Cord Blood Pregnancy & Childbirth TOOLS Ovulation Calendar Due Date Calculator Due Date Club "What Week Am I In?" Pregnancy Calendar Birth Plans Gender Predictor PICTURES Ultrasound 3d Ultrasound Pregnant Belly Labor and Delivery HEALTH ISSUES Fertility Nutrition Pregnancy & Childbirth Morning Sickness Women's Health Child Health Colic and Your Baby BABY SHOWERS Baby Shower Planning Baby Shower Games Baby Shower Ideas Baby Shower Food Baby Shower Gifts