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