How does a second pregnancy differ from the first?

Discovering you are pregnant again is exciting. However you may wonder what symptoms are different when you are pregnant with your second child.

Depending on their age, your first-born is likely to need round the clock attention and you might be worrying how pregnancy and a newborn will be able fit into your already busy routine.

‘I have noticed a huge difference being pregnant second time around. With my first I downloaded a pregnancy app and kept it up-to-date daily, took regular bump pictures and baby-oiled my tummy from day one. Roll on the second time around and I just don't have the time (or energy) after running around my first born. However, because of this I do much take time out in the evenings like I did the first time around and sit and hold, stroke my tummy and talk to the baby.’ Livia

‘It’s a different ball game. With work and toddler there’s literally no time to indulge the pregnancy, and no time for my partner to indulge me either! Instead of making me tea, the new version of taking care of me is for him to take the toddler out on Saturday morning so I can make my own tea. And drink it in peace. (Decaf of course). In the past that would have meant nothing but now it’s actual bliss.’ Deirdre