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Tips For Your Second Trimester of Pregnancy

28 February 2017

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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

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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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