Stage of Pregnancy
There are three stages of pregnancy which are the
first, second and third trimesters. Because each pregnancy
is unique so growth may differ as we describe each
of these three stages.
Second Trimester Pregnancy
The Second Trimester is the period between 13 to
26 weeks of pregnancy. During the second trimester,
pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness began
to cease.
Also, the mother's body will change more noticeably.
Attention should be given to maintaining a healthy
diet because she will also be experiencing weight
gain on average of 3 to 4 pounds per month.
Baby Development During the Second
Trimester:
- the baby’s bones begin to harden
- the shape of the ears become more recognizable
- development of fine hair ( lanugos) all over
the body
- development of sleeping pattern
- the baby starts to move inside the uterus
Second Trimester Pregnancy Symptom:
- freckles and moles may darken
- chloasma ( a dark brown skin discoloration) may
developed and fade after birth
- experiencing weight gain
- the stomach stretches and may get dry (use lotion
to lessen the chance of stretch marks)
- experiencing on going heartburn, constipation,
and indigestion
- as the breasts continues to grow, wear well fitting
supportive bra
- start to retain water so legs and feet may swell
- by the end of the second trimester the uterus
will be about the size of a football
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on First Trimester Pregnancy
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on Third Trimester Pregnancy
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