During this period, your baby's body structure and organ systems develop. Most miscarriages and birth defects occur during this period. Your body also undergoes major changes during the first trimester.
These changes often cause a variety of symptoms, including nausea, fatigue, breast tenderness and frequent urination. Although these are common pregnancy symptoms, every woman has a different experience.
Back supports, a warm bath and massage can be beneficial in easing some of the pain. Related: Find an obstetrician near you. Heartburn is caused by increased progesterone, which leads to muscle relaxation. Your second trimester is the time to take that flame by certain menu items literally.
As your uterus grows and pregnancy hormones slow down your digestive tract, your favorite foods could now be a source of pain. You can prevent this by eating several small meals a day in place of three large meals. Eating foods such as whole grains and vegetables and staying away from citrus-rich fruits, spicy entrees and fried foods will also help. Make sure to sit upright while eating, and after eating, remain in an upright position. In addition, limit your water intake right before bedtime.
In this stage you now have maximum blood flow to your mucus membranes, causing your sinuses to swell. This can result in nighttime snoring, feeling plugged up and even nose bleeds. Though it is wise to stay away from decongestants and antihistamines, you can use things such as nasal saline spray, nose strips and a humidifier to make breathing more comfortable. To ease your anxiety, learn as much as you can. Focus on making healthy lifestyle choices that will give your baby the best start.
During the second trimester, your prenatal appointments will focus on your baby's growth and detecting any health problems. Your health care provider will begin by checking your weight and blood pressure. He or she might measure the size of your uterus by checking your fundal height — the distance from your pubic bone to the top of your uterus fundus. At this stage, the highlight of your prenatal visits might be listening to your baby's heartbeat.
Your health care provider might suggest an ultrasound or other screening tests this trimester. You might also find out your baby's sex — if you choose. Be sure to mention any signs or symptoms that concern you. Talking to your health care provider is likely to put your mind at ease. There is a problem with information submitted for this request.
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Some pregnant people find themselves hotter than ever, with extra blood flowing to all the right spots. More often, however, pregnancy can make your sex life go a little haywire as you cope with your changing body and mood-killing symptoms. A few things to keep in mind: Communication is key to avoiding resentment, so keep talking through the dry spells.
In fact, a little rocking and rolling may even lull baby to sleep. Odds are that once you make it to your second trimester, it should be relatively smooth sailing for the next three months. But there are a few symptoms that always warrant a call to your doctor, including heavy vaginal bleeding, severe abdominal pain and fever over Also keep an eye out for signs of gestational diabetes , which usually starts between around week 24 and week 28 of pregnancy, including extreme thirst, frequent and copious urination, extreme fatigue, and snoring.
And not to worry: You'll be getting a glucose test during that same timeframe to know for sure. Also talk to your doctor if you notice sudden weight gain, significant vision changes and severe swelling in the face and hands, which could be signs of preeclampsia.
Your baby is very, very busy in the second trimester, when fetal development really takes off. By week 18 of pregnancy , baby weighs about as much as a chicken breast, and can even yawn and hiccup. By about week 23 , your baby takes a cue from you and starts to pack on the pounds — and may even weigh double that amount by the next four weeks.
At the end of your second trimester, you'll have a 2-pound human in your belly! Hair, skin and nails. Both lanugo and vernix caseosa will shed before birth. Digestive system. The next step: Starting to suck and swallow in preparation for life outside of the womb. Baby can also taste the foods you eat via your amniotic fluid — which research has shown can influence future food preferences outside of the womb.
All the more reason to chow down on a healthy pregnancy diet filled with a variety of fresh fruits and veggies. By week 22 of pregnancy , the developing senses allow baby to smell, see and hear. Even sweeter? Those little eyes are beginning to open. By week 20, you should be able to hear the heartbeat with a stethoscope. In week 25, capillaries begin forming to carry oxygenated blood through the body.
Words to live by now: Eat well, exercise regularly and get plenty of rest. Here are the top to-do's for the second trimester:. Prepare for routine monitoring.
At each checkup this trimester, your practitioner will check your weight, the size of your uterus, height of your fundus top of your uterus and the baby's heartbeat to ensure everything is progressing as expected. Schedule your second trimester ultrasound. Also called your week anatomy scan, this ultrasound usually happens between 18 and 22 weeks of pregnancy.
Your doctor will measure the baby, check developing organs, determine the amount of amniotic fluid, and — if you like — clue you in on your baby's sex. In other words, avoid the keepsake versions from your local mall.
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