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{{label}}28 February 2017
What other changes are in store? Read on to find out more.
Welcome to your honeymoon period! Your second trimester from week 13 to week 28 is also known as the most comfortable stage in your pregnancy.
Most symptoms from the first trimester would have disappeared at this time.
Likelihood of miscarriage is significantly
lower at this trimester
Good time to invest in maternity wear
Usually when most people would spread
their pregnancy news
Your energy levels will be at your highest
during the daytime
You may be able to have better sleep at night
Your abdomen will start to grow as your uterus expands
You will be able to feel your baby moving in the 20th week
Your baby will be able to recognize your voice in this stage
LEG CRAMPS
Straighten your leg and stretch your foot when you get a cramp. A gentle massage of the calf may help relax the muscle
HEARTBURN
Eat smaller meals more frequently to prevent your stomach from becoming too full and pushing up under your diaphragm
A GROWING APPETITE AND WEIGHT GAIN
Snack on healthy and nutritious meals and drinks every three hours to avoid from overeating at mealtimes
An anatomy ultrasound will likely be performed between week 18 to week 22
This scan will show your baby's body parts to see if they are functioning well
You will also be able to find out the gender of your baby through this scan
Doctors also test for gestational diabetes at this time (usually detected between week 26 to week 28)
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that only happens during pregnancy may induce an early labor
One that happens after 12 weeks and before 24 weeks of pregnancy
No. Only 1-2% of all pregnancies end in a second-trimester miscarriage
Replace strenuous exercises for lighter exercises such as yoga and swimming
Opt for more comfortable footwear like low heels over high heels
Invest in a body pillow to have better sleep at night as your growing uterus may put pressure on your spine
Find out how A-Life Joy provides early protection for your precious bundle of joy through:
Enjoying twice the coverage amount with an auto growth feature
All in one savings and protection plan for your child
Enjoy twice the coverage with an auto growth feature
Comprehensive female cancer protection
Female care benefits that cover complications
from certain surgeries and treatments
Pregnancy benefit to cover a wide range of
pregnancy complications
References
https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/im-pregnant/pregnancy-calendar/first-trimester-weeks-1-12
https://www.fitpregnancy.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-calendar/your-first-trimester-week-week
https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/first-trimester
http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/first-trimester-of-pregnancy#1
http://www.whattoexpect.com/first-trimester-of-pregnancy.aspx
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/pregnancy-and-baby-care.aspx
https://www.webmd.com/baby/1to3-months
http://www.nhs.uk/chq/pages/eating-smoked-fish-and-cold-meats-during-pregnancy.aspx?categoryid=54?subcategoryid=216
The above articles are intended for informational purposes only. AIA accepts no responsibility for loss which may arise from reliance on information contained in the articles.