The second trimester of pregnancy

With 14 weeks begins on the 2nd trimester of pregnancy, which is considered the most relaxing and pleasant. You haven't much gained, can afford a lot of walking, sports ( swimming, gymnastics ), to go to theatres and exhibitions.
In the 2nd trimester of pregnancy the expectant mother is a lot of changes. For example, all, finally, it becomes clear why you suddenly gained so much weight: the uterus leaves the pelvic area, is now above the pubic articulation and looks like a little hill. Because of this, your figure is rounded waistline gets bigger. Under the influence of hormones, the Breasts increase in size, the skin of the areola darkens, from the nipple begins to stand out a little colostrum. To prepare the mammary glands for feeding, every day, RUB them with a towel, and then take air baths.





Special attention in the second trimester


To the sixteenth week of pregnancy ends bookmark internal organs of the unborn child and placenta formation. Now it will be responsible for the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the baby, and remove waste products of metabolism. In addition, the placenta begins to produce hormones necessary for normal pregnancy and will try not to miss the kid harmful substances from the external environment.


Starting in the 20th week of pregnancy doctors advise expectant mothers to wear a brace which supports the increasing abdomen, thereby preventing the threat of pregnancy and the appearance of stretch marks. By the way, with stretch marks on the abdomen and chest can be treated, making the massage a light pinching surface of the skin.




Approximately 18 weeks start particularly attentive to what is going on inside you: it is usually at this time of stirring of the child becomes noticeable. If you are waiting for your first child, you will feel its movement at the 20th week. Remember this number and report it to your doctor.




After the 24th week of pregnancy the activity of the child may cause short-term stress of uterine contractions resembling. Usually they do not deliver the future mother of the discomfort continues for 1-2 minutes and repeat 10-15 times a day. What is the cause of "pangs"? The uterus begins to prepare for childbirth, learn to contract and relax. A little lie down on your side and wait until the voltage. If it makes you uncomfortable, be sure to tell the doctor about it.





How to behave in the second trimester?


Most importantly do not feel sick and lead a normal life, only a little spare yourself. If possible, summer live outside the city, in addition, try to spend more time outdoor activities: move, walk in the fresh air ( not shopping! ), do gymnastics, physical education for expectant mothers at home or in a special group. Try to avoid noisy companies, smoky or steamy areas, and holidays better meet family.




If you really want to drink a little champagne - drink: received pleasure in the body are hormones of happiness - endorphins. And to avoid problems with digestion, up to the festive table, take two tablets of activated charcoal. Do not get food, eat more fruits and vegetables and, as soon as you get tired, go to sleep.




Is it possible to have sex during pregnancy? If it runs fine ( no threats of termination, the placenta is normal ), then Yes. Sexuality does not affect pregnancy or the unborn baby. The more so in the 2nd trimester discomfort, discomfort, often found at the beginning of the 9-month expectations are, and the couple can discover the amazing moments of love. And another nice thing: you do not need to think about contraception and worry about the consequences!




Sex during pregnancy

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MissFit

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