| You might be surprised, but the second | | | | during this time, as your baby puts pressure |
| trimester of pregnancy is the easiest stage! | | | | on your ligaments. |
| Most of the pregnancy symptoms, including the | | | | |
| horrible morning sickness, have vanished and | | | | It is advised to go for a regular testing of |
| you have also passed the danger of | | | | your urine to rule out the possibility of |
| miscarriages that are common in the first | | | | gestational diabetes, which is common at this |
| stage of pregnancy. | | | | different stage of pregnancy. You might also |
| | | | notice certain areas of your skin getting |
| It's time now for outings and enjoying the | | | | dark. Some of you might also feel dizzy at |
| feeling of creating a life inside! The best | | | | times while some may observe a slight |
| thing about second trimester of pregnancy is | | | | enlargement in the size of their feet due to |
| that you get back your energy and your sex | | | | the expansion of ligaments. |
| drive. You feel "normal" once again! | | | | |
| | | | Symptoms that require immediate medical |
| What Happens To Your Body? | | | | attention during this stage are vaginal |
| | | | bleeding, hypertension, weak cervix, |
| During the second trimester of pregnancy, | | | | diabetes, high fever, blurred vision, and |
| your body increases in size. Your breasts | | | | swelling of face and hands. Premature labor |
| enlarge further and secrete colostrum. Your | | | | is yet another issue to watch out for. |
| heart starts pumping harder and undergoes a | | | | |
| slight increase in size. | | | | Precautions |
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| What Happens To Your Baby? | | | | You should avoid standing on your feet for |
| | | | prolonged period of time. Take fiber rich |
| Your baby's face has a defined nose, chin, | | | | food in order to stay away from hemorrhoids. |
| and forehead by now. Due to the development | | | | Be conscious of how you sit; your back should |
| of facial muscles, she can even smile! Fine | | | | be straight. |
| hair starts growing all over your baby's | | | | |
| body. She has a distinct set of fingerprints. | | | | The best thing about this stage is you can |
| Your baby is about 3 inches in length. She | | | | eat what you like, as there is no problem of |
| now has her own identity and is no longer | | | | nausea now. Lots of fibers, fresh vegetables |
| just a bunch of cells. | | | | and fruits, and low fat milk should be a part |
| | | | of your diet. Papaya works wonders during |
| Problems | | | | acidity. The smartest thing to do right now |
| | | | is ask your partner to drop those cigarettes |
| Although the second trimester of pregnancy is | | | | and you can cut down on the number of wine |
| relatively easier than the first trimester | | | | glasses. |
| pregnancy and third trimester pregnancy, | | | | |
| there are certain problems that might show | | | | The third trimester pregnancy period is the |
| their face. They are constipation, gas, and | | | | toughest; hence, enjoy your second trimester |
| bleeding of gums. | | | | of pregnancy as much as you can! |
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| Besides this, you may find it extremely | | | | The second trimester of pregnancy is the |
| uncomfortable to sleep on your back. This is | | | | easiest and the best. Although the different |
| because the developing fetus exerts pressure | | | | stages of pregnancy bring different problems, |
| on your blood vessels. As there is no | | | | each stage of pregnancy has to be treated |
| question of sleeping on your belly, the best | | | | with care.For more information visit |
| way to sleep is on your side with the support | | | | pregnancy. |
| of pillows. A dull backache may nudge you | | | | |