Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy in 2nd(Second) Trimester-The Second Three Months Period Of Being A Pregnant

So, after going through the Early Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy check, we have learnt the symptoms of the first trimester period, that is the First 3 Months Period Into Pregnancy. Now, lets move on and check on how the body reacts to the pregnancy conditions in the Second Trimester, that is, from the 4^th to 6^th month of your pregnancy cycle.

4^th Month (13–16 Weeks)

• Even now, if you have any nauseating feeling, tiredness, restlessness and uneasiness, they will be diminished and you will start to feel that your body has adapted to the pregnancy cycle.
• The length of the baby touches nearly 2.5 inches and the World gets to know that you are a pregnant woman by the size of your stomach, as it starts growing by this time.
• If an ultrasound scan is performed, you will get to know the gender of the baby and as well as you can realise whether you have twins or more than 2 babies in your womb. I advise you not to find out the gender of the baby as it takes off the suspense from the occasion.
• By the 16^th week, the mother can recognize the movements of the baby in the womb. But, do not worry a lot because these movements are so minute that the women who are getting pregnant for the first time usually fail to realise those minute movements. If the women are getting pregnant for the second or third time, then there is a good chance of tracing out those minuscule changes in the position of the baby inside the stomach.

5^th Month (17 – 20 Weeks)

• Weight starts to increase at an alarming rate, which is a very good sign. You start to sweat a lot more than usual and the movements of the baby can be recognized very easily.
• The breasts start to get ready to lactate by secreting a viscous liquid known as Colostrum.
• You will start to notice the stretch marks on your abdomen and the vaginal secretions increase in quantity.
• Just watch for the gums in your mouth as they may start to bleed if you apply more pressure than normal while you are brushing.
• There is a good chance of you to feel heart burns at this moment as the increase in intake of oxygen is more than usual, you need to support yourself and your little baby with all the air you take. So, more work on the lungs and the heart.

6^th Month (21 – 24 Weeks)

• Now the world does not take a second chance in realizing that you are a pregnant woman. By this time, you would have grown emotionally and physically strong to bring in the new family member home and your face is usually brimming with the glow of motherhood.
• Body weight starts to increase at a rate of 120gms to Half-a-kilo per week. You will start to feel itching near the skin which keeps on stretching to adjust to the size of the baby. Don’t scratch much, just rub using a soft towel. Your scratching can be heard by the baby and they may get frightened over it and think ‘Oh! What’s going on outside? What’s momma doing there?’
• The more the womb increases in size, the more it applies it’s weight on the hip bones to support itself. So, you may feel a little bit of pain and discomfort. In order to get relieved from this pain, you can do light exercises or a few yoga asanas.
• You will start getting indigestion and heartburn constantly. Lower abdomen becomes so tight and you can observe the stretch marks clearly.

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