In the second trimester of pregnancy you should be feel a bit more energetic.
Majority of women enjoy the second trimester for many reasons. The baby is growing so quickly that usually around the 18th week the doctor will conduct an ultrasound to see the progress of the baby.
Another main advantage is been able to learn the sex of your baby. Fetal development is rapidly in the second trimester.
The second trimester starts in week 13 to 27.
Second Trimester Weeks:
The baby has grown significantly in the second trimester. The symptoms that occur in the first trimester have begun to decrease such as morning sickness and fatigue.
The remaining symptoms you might still experience are constipation, heartburn, indigestion, and frequent urination.
Baby Development By Weeks:
During the half way your doctor to check the progress of the baby performs point around the 18th week an ultrasound. The ultrasound helps measure the baby’s head circumference to ensure proper development of skull and brain.
Another exciting part of the second trimester of pregnancy is getting the baby’s sex.
Weight gain during pregnancy is determined by whether you were underweight, at a normal weight, overweight, or obese. Women who were a normal weight before getting pregnant should gain any were from 25 to 35 pounds.
Women who were underweight before getting pregnant should gain any were from 28 to 40 pounds. Women who were overweight should only gain any were from 15 to 25 pounds.
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