Second Trimester of Pregnancy
Pregnancy June 30th, 2009
Second trimester is considered to be the most wonderful period of pregnancy. You are already used with the pregnancy idea, nausea is not disturbing you anymore and you become more calmed.
Pregnancy and childbirth is the period of changing your wardrobe. The second trimester is characterized by
some plus weight that you may gain. You should find special pants for pregnant and some nice t-shirts. If it is summer, you may choose some nice sun dresses. You should also find a special bra, as your breasts are becoming bigger. This bra will prevent your skin from extensions.
During the second trimester you will feel for the first time as your baby moves inside you. This should happen approximately on the 20th week. This will make you and your husband very happy and you will feel a connection between your child and your body.
Body Changes:
Your breasts will start to eliminate colostrum - it is a specific yellow liquid. It will start to appear from the 19th-20th week and will be the first food of your child. Digestion problems will be very often, because the child is growing and it affects all other organs of your body. You will have to take some measures regarding the possible constipation problems. You have to take care of what you eat and try to eat more vegetables.
You may also feel heartburn, which is the effect of digestion problems. This unpleasant feeling can stay until the birth. You should avoid fat food and drinks like Cola…
Second trimester can also stimulate the extension of veins, it leaves some ugly, small, red veins on your skin. This happens because of the big weight and too much pressure. You should take some measures: control your weight, choose different clothes and footwear, make some massages and masks for your feet.







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