Get to Know What Happens in the Second Trimester of Pregnancy

Congratulations!!you have reached the second trimester and have conquered the first stage of pregnancy.Hang on,you are doing great and by now you should be feeling less nauseous and more energetic.

The second trimester is the 13th to the 28th week of pregnancy,and at this time, the pregnancy will be visible as people can tell that you are pregnant.This is because, apart from the baby’s organs been fully developed, the foetus size and weight would have increased a great deal. 

This trimester is also a period for sex identification as the baby’s sex would be apparent at this stage of pregnancy.The digestive system will start to function at this time also.Some research say that from this period, the baby urinates and drinks it… funny though.Also your baby begins to hear and before this trimester ends will be able to recognize your voice with movements.

Furthermore, hair grows on the head and skin of the foetus,the creamy white substance(venice caseosa) appears on the baby's skin and some of it is obvious after birth and the foetus observes sleeping and waking episodes.

The mother is likely to feel the movement of the foetus from 20 weeks and this can be very exciting.This trimester comes with rapid and unexpected weight gain,this is because of increased appetite, the formation of the placenta and the expansion of the abdomen to accommodate the growing foetus. The mother may experience bleeding from the nose and gums as a result of the increase in hormones.Hearburn,skin pigmentation, indigestion and constipation,varicose veins and hemorrhoids may persist.

Do not forget to keep your antenatal appointments; for safe delivery and good health of both baby and mother.

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