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  • Tips For Your Second Trimester of Pregnancy

    28 February 2017

    Accident Pro Prime
    Your Second trimester

    What other changes are in store? Read on to find out more.

    What is my second trimester?

    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.

     

    First in malaysia for women

    Likelihood of miscarriage is significantly
    lower at this trimester

    First in malaysia for women

    Good time to invest in maternity wear

    First in malaysia for women

    Usually when most people would spread
    their pregnancy news

    What's happening to my body?
    energy

    Your energy levels will be at your highest
    during the daytime

    You may be able to have better sleep at night

    sleep zzz
    pregnant lady

    Your abdomen will start to grow as your uterus expands

    You will be able to feel your baby moving in the 20th week

    Fetus developing
    talking

    Your baby will be able to recognize your voice in this stage

    What Early Pregnancy Side Effects/Symptoms Will I Face, and How Can I Cope with Them?

    Baby fetus

    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

    liver burn

    HEARTBURN

    Eat smaller meals more frequently to prevent your stomach from becoming too full and pushing up under your diaphragm

    liver burn
    fruits & happy woman

    A GROWING APPETITE AND WEIGHT GAIN

    Snack on healthy and nutritious meals and drinks every three hours to avoid from overeating at mealtimes

    What will my Second Doctor's Appointment be Like?

    Baby fetus

    An anatomy ultrasound will likely be performed between week 18 to week 22

    Baby fetus

    This scan will show your baby's body parts to see if they are functioning well

    Baby fetus

    You will also be able to find out the gender of your baby through this scan

    Male and Female

    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

    What are the common worries and questions at this stage?

    What is late miscarriage?

    One that happens after 12 weeks and before 24 weeks of pregnancy

    Are they common?

    No. Only 1-2% of all pregnancies end in a second-trimester miscarriage

    Are they common?
    • Heavy vaginal bleeding and strong cramps
    • Sometimes, women notice that their baby's movements have slowed down or stopped beforehand
    • If that happens, you may be advised to have labor induced

    Things to take note of:

    Baby fetus

    Replace strenuous exercises for lighter exercises such as yoga and swimming

    Opt for more comfortable footwear like low heels over high heels

    Shoe
    Pillow

    Invest in a body pillow to have better sleep at night as your growing uterus may put pressure on your spine

    It is a maternal instinct that you would want only
    the best for your child

    Find out how A-Life Joy provides early protection for your precious bundle of joy through:

    Umbrella coverage

    Enjoying twice the coverage amount with an auto growth feature

    Affordable flexible protection

    All in one savings and protection plan for your child

    Growing graph figure

    Enjoy twice the coverage with an auto growth feature

    The journey of motherhood begins even before the child is born and well until the child is grown. Learn how A-Life Lady360 can protect you till you're 80 through:

    Female shield

    Comprehensive female cancer protection

    Female care benefits that cover complications
    from certain surgeries and treatments

    Medical equipment
    Medical equipment

    Pregnancy benefit to cover a wide range of
    pregnancy complications

    Read on more below for our handy tips on the journey to motherhood:




    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.


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