2nd Trimester of pregnancy :

This is a continuation from the previous article on second trimester of pregnancy if you haven’t read, please follow this link 2nd trimester of pregnancy part1 to get complete knowledge on pregnancy.

week19 in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

The tenderness in the breast will be high after your meal. Don’t stay near to the people who smoke and drink alcohol. The burnt cigar will more injure the people who inhale than smoke. Try to take enough rest during this stage. Almost all the early symptoms of pregnancy like nausea and other has come to an end. Currently you may be facing severe heartburn, that’s due to indigestion. During this stage taking several small meals than three large meals will give you better relief from the heartburn issue. Having a proper diet with included milk and yogurt is best for the second trimester of pregnancy.

changes in the baby:

Your baby’s kidneys starting to function now, simultaneously they are producing urine. Currently a fat layer called brown fat is stored under the baby’s skin to keep him warm in the amniotic fluid. A transparent white layer (vernix) is protecting the baby’s skin instead of getting decomposed or damaged in the amniotic fluid. A fluffy layer of the hair(Lanugo) growing up on the baby’s skin under the vernix. Almost all the hair on the skin will fall of earlier the birth. He/she are in the size of a “HEIR LOOM TOMATO”.

week20 in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

Congratulation!! you have successfully over come half of your pregnancy stages. You may come across the stretch marks on your belly, breast and the butt. Don’t feel embarrass,because to facilitate the proper space for the baby inside you. Now the fact is that its impossible to avoid or control stretch marks during pregnancy. But, immediately after the birth of the baby you can contact a skin care doctor (DERMATOLOGIST) can help you out with stretch marks.

changes in the baby:

An eagerly awaiting time has come.!!! you can now know the gender of the baby by taking the test of gender revealing ultrasound. The gender of the baby can be clearly seen at this stage whether its a boy/girl. In some countries its crime to take this test. Please do follow your countries guidelines. Your baby’s sleeping position is almost done. If you are carrying a baby boy, now his testes are starting to function. If its a girl her uterus is formed and the other parts are under the process. Your baby is gaining the weight very rapidly. Now your baby is in the size of a “RED BULL” can.

week21 in the second trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

As the belly is enlarging week by week simultaneously the size of the vagina is also increasing its size. This just to facilitate the proper birth space for the baby at the time of your labor. You can have an intercourse with your partner if you feel like to. But be conscious with the positions of intercourse. In a healthy pregnancy its safe to have sex though its third trimester.

changes in the baby:

You can feel the moments of your little “CARROT” by now. Especially, when you rest after a walk, when you feel starving. During this stage the hair growth on the scalp is started. Your baby is taking part in the photo shoot by giving different facial expressions. Now, you can hear the baby’s heartbeat with the help of stethoscope. The intestines of the baby are developed, the little one starts to swallow the little amount of amniotic fluid and absorb the sugars from it. The fetal bone marrow of the baby starts to produce blood cells.

week22 in the second trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

During this stage an approx of 300 extra calories per day is need for the pregnant women. At this stage loading for two is a big task, but you can over come taking soft drinks and juices(sugar free). Go ahead with the food which you feel carving. Don’t eat the carving foods like ice creams and other food at the time of your breakfast, lunch and dinner.

changes in the baby:

The baby’s hands and legs are developed, as the legs are curled close to the body you can’t measure the exact length of the baby. So, usually they measure it from crown(head) to rump(base). The hands are in proportion to the body, at last they are strong and big. The nerves at the tip of the fingers have developed and now he/she can feel the sense of touch. Your baby’s brain starts developing in this week and continues five years later the birth. Baby’s
hair is now short but the color of the hair is not yet finalized. The taste buds of the cute small “PAPAYA” can taste the strong flavors from the amniotic fluid.

week23 in the second trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

You are carrying approx of 500grams in your belly. The breasts are grown heavy. The back pain at this stage is quite common, its different from the early stage of pregnancy. Try to relax on your back, use ice packs for the better relief. You can also take the help of your partner for back massage. Taking a shower with warm water also gives you relief from some sort of pains.

changes in the baby:

The baby is about an approx of 30cm long now.. Your little one is starting to look like a newborn, as the transparency of the skin is slowly reducing. The size of the head is still big when compared to body. The weight of the baby is doubled for the next three to four weeks. Fat production under the skin is very rapid. His/ her lungs are completely developed and ready to breath after birth, the baby can only practice breathing by sucking and vomiting the amniotic fluid using lungs.

week24 in the second trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

At this stage you feel more comfortable to visit a parkour for waxing. You can now observe the growing hair on your cheeks, belly, under chin and upper lip. Don’t be panic, its not the permanent. During this stage you can tract the hair that fall is less in number.

changes in the baby:

Your baby’s inner part of the ear developed, which means that your baby can hear you and the sounds inside the body like your heartbeat, inhaling and exhaling of lungs, your coughing, sneezing and other. You can try listening some melodies at this moment. As the baby is growing in size the ribs are stretching to provide the enough space for the little one. Now the baby is practicing to sit in side the womb. The baby is now in the size of a “CORN CUB”.