1. Pregnancy 2nd Trimester

2. What is the baby called?
*Fetus stage during the 2nd trimester*

3. Month 4 -Kidneys will begin excreting urine into his bladder.
-His eyes have moved from the sides to the front of his head, & his ears are right where they should be.
-From crown to rump, your baby-to-be is just over 2 inches long (about the size of a lime) and weighs half an ounce.
-Eyebrows and
Eyelids can be
seen

4. 12 Weeks

5. Month 5
-Your baby's lungs are filled with amniotic fluid, and he has started breathing motions.
-If you talk or sing, he can hear you.
-Baby will begin to move around and
you may be able to feel the baby
kicking.
-You can definitely determine the sex
of the baby during an ultrasound
- Reflexes is a big change
that occurs during this time.
It’s a girl

6. Month 5 Continued
-He's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system.
-He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and you'll see it in his first soiled diaper

7. 4 months

8. Month 6
-Is more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound (about as much as a large mango), you may be able to see her squirm underneath your clothes.
-Loud noises that become familiar now — such as your dog barking or the roar of the vacuum cleaner — probably won't faze her when she hears them outside the womb.

9. Month 6 continued
-A protective coating called vernix caseosa begins to form on baby's skin.
-Your baby is covered with a layer of thick, downy hair called lanugo
-Skeletal structure begins to come together and become solid.

10. 20 Weeks

11. Check Your Knowledge Kidneys Lungs Hearing Reflexes Digestive System
Skin

12. Changes in the Mother during the 2nd Trimester
Pregnancy
Changes in the Mother during the
2nd Trimester

13. -This is the time when most women start to look pregnant and may begin to wear maternity clothes
-You may find that the second trimester is the easiest part of pregnancy-less hormones/not huge
-Pressure on your bladder may lessen as the uterus grows up out of the pelvis.

14. Position of the Baby
-By 16 weeks, the fetus will be about halfway between your pubic bone and your navel.
-By 27 weeks, the fetus will be about 2in. or more above your navel.

15. Normal symptoms during the second trimester of pregnancy include:
-Breast changes
-Leg cramps
-Back pain
-Pelvic ache and hip pain
-Stretch marks and skin changes
-Hemorrhoids and constipation
-Heartburn (also a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD)
-Nosebleeds and bleeding gums
-Hand pain, numbness, or weakness (carpal tunnel syndrome)

16. Stretch Marks
-Due to the stretching of the skin, some women may develop stretch marks.
-Stretch marks occur in approximately half of all pregnancies and appear in the second half of pregnancy as the belly expands.
-Expectant mothers who have good, elastic skin tone may not even get any stretch marks.
-If you do, don't worry too much about these since most stretch marks fade away after delivery and are barely noticeable.

17. Nose Bleeds and Bleeding Gums
-Increase in hormones such as estrogen and progesterone can affect the membranes in the nose and gums.
-The hormones cause an increased blood flow to the membranes of the nose and gums, causing them to soften and swell.
-This can lead to nasal congestion, nosebleeds, spongier gums and gums that bleed more easily.

18. Trouble Sleeping
Difficulty sleeping is a common complaint of women in their second trimester of pregnancy. Here are some tips to help you get a better night's rest:
Exercise: If you get enough exercise during the day, you'll feel more tired at night and get to sleep quicker; however, you shouldn't exercise too close to bedtime, since the exercise-induced high may keep you up
Napping: Try not to nap too much in the daytime
Bedtime Routine: Develop a bedtime routine and stick to it; some people like to indulge in light reading or television, soothing music, stretching, yoga, a warm bath, a backrub.
Bedroom: Make sure your bedroom is a comfortable temperature, that your mattress is firm and that your pillows are supportive or you use a body pillow

19. Trouble Sleeping Cont’d
Bed: Use your bed only for sleeping; if you do a lot of reading, watch TV or work on the bed frequently, this may interfere with sleep
Nighttime Urination: If you are constantly getting up from bed to urinate, try to limit your intake of fluids after 6pm
Common Sense: Stay away from sleeping pills and alcohol
Caffeine: Caffeine isn't good for your baby or for your ability to get to sleep, so stay away from coffee during your pregnancy
Timing is Everything: Don't go to bed until you're tired; if you're tossing and turning in bed for a long time, get out of bed and do something
Patterns: It's important that you follow a regular sleeping pattern; you can do this by ensuring that you get up at the same time each day, even on weekends and holidays

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