You are 14 weeks and 1 day

With some discomforts gone and your bump still to come, you may feel strangely "normal."

181 days until your due date

You may not feel pregnant right now. The start of the second trimester is an odd in-between time: you know you're expecting, and you've seen the scan, but you may not look or feel very pregnant, and you won't feel the baby move for several weeks. The physical reminders of the first trimester, such as nausea and tiredness, may have eased or gone completely.

Many women feel completely ordinary and find that strange, because they think they "should" feel something. Enjoy this time, and look at your scan picture if you need a reminder that your baby is there. You may long to feel normal again once you reach the third trimester and some of the tiredness returns.

Focus on

Dads: The two of you

Make time to be alone together while your partner is pregnant, whether it's a weekly evening out or the weekend away you keep promising yourselves. Do it now; the second trimester is also a good time for a vacation.

Relationships often change fundamentally when a baby arrives, and some new fathers feel a bit pushed out, especially in the early weeks. Spending time together now builds a stronger bond for when the baby comes and means you'll know you enjoyed plenty of time together during the pregnancy.

Good to know

The power of omega-3

What you eat could help your baby's brain and nervous system work better. Recent studies suggest that women who eat plenty of omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and breastfeeding may boost their baby's language development, IQ, and cognitive development. Omega-3s may also reduce allergies in children and postpartum depression in mothers, although more research is needed.

Omega-3s are found in oily fish; in fact, only seafood contains two essential omega-3s (essential because the body can't make them). Avoid high-mercury fish. Salmon and anchovies are low in mercury and rich in omega-3s, and wild salmon is an especially rich, delicious source.

Canola oil, walnuts, flaxseed, and omega-3-enriched eggs contain only one essential omega-3 but are still worth eating. Flaxseed, also a great source of fiber, must be ground for your body to absorb it; sprinkle it on cereal or yogurt.

This is general information based on NHS guidance, not medical advice, and every pregnancy is different. Talk to your midwife or GP about anything that worries you. If your baby's movements slow down or change, or you have bleeding, severe pain or leaking fluid, call your maternity unit straight away. In an emergency, call 999.