Trimester 1,2,3,4,5- Pregnancy and Beyond, You can Survive

INTRO

The second trimester starts in week 14 of pregnancy and lasts through the end of week 27.

THE CHANGING BODY

• Growing belly and breasts
• Braxton Hicks Contractions
• Skin changes- linea nigra, melasma
• Congestion→ nosebleed due to the increase in hormones (estrogen and progesterone) and blood flow that affect the mucous membranes and blood vessels in the nose.
• Swelling
• Gum health → gum bleeding to the increase in hormones (estrogen and progesterone) and blood flow that affect the mucous membranes and blood vessels in the mouth
• Round ligament pain
• Hemorrhoids
• Varicose veins
• Fatigue
• Weight gain-Expect to gain about 12 pounds in the second trimester
• UTI
• Vaginal discharge-white-colored vaginal discharge called leukorrhea
• Quickening

WARNING SIGNS

• Heavy vaginal bleeding,
• Vomiting that is preventing fluid intake for more than 24 hours.
• Severe abdominal pain
• Fever over 101.5 F.
• Gestational Diabetes

Take it one day at a time mama, you've got this. Please leave a review and reach out with any questions. See you next week!