Second trimester of pregnancy:

Before starting second trimester of pregnancy i request you to take a look at the first trimester of pregnancy part1 and first trimester of pregnancy part2 if you haven’t read.

week13 in the second trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother:

Its an awesome thing,now you are in the second trimester of pregnancy currently your belly is popping up now. Your breast is enlarged and performing its duties to produce milk for feeding your baby later after birth. The hormones like Estrogen and Progesterone are encouraging the milk producing glands to grow. As the size of vagina is increasing you may notice the white discharge, don’t panic.

changes in the baby:

Your little “LEMON” sized baby’s eyelids have start to shut for the protection of his/her eyes after birth. The baby can make fist and starts to suck the thumb and fingers, if you are lucky you can spot it out in the ultra sound scan. Simultaneously, the baby’s ribs, skull and other bones are getting stronger. Currently, the baby’s intestine is in place. The tooth gums are now harden. Your baby’s vocal cord and larynx are properly build now.

week14 in second trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

Your energy levels are getting better now. You may feel like to have an intercourse with your partner. Nothing to worry about it , if you are comfortable you can have an intercourse ( consult doctor after, intercourse if you observe pain or any bleeding at vagina). During this stage you may experience back pains and joint pains. This is due to the growing baby inside you needs space. Resting for enough time is the best medicine. You may also feel itching and pulling sensations, this is due to the skin expands.

changes in the baby:

Currently your baby is in the size of a “PEACH”. His/her finger prints are ready to capture. Interesting fact is that, the baby itself created its finger prints. Isn’t it crazy?? How is it possible??..the answer is that, when the baby is propelling its limb in the amniotic fluid, the skin on the finger tips forms folds. This folds are later called finger prints. This is the reason finger prints of the individuals doesn’t match. The hands of the little one developed but, the legs are still under the process.

week15 in the second trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

Though you are gaining energy levels, resting subsequently for a while after a busy work is necessary. Sleeping with a growing belly may discomfort you, start using some pregnancy pillows which will comfort you. Sleeping positions during pregnancy makes the proper blood flow to the baby. Try to comfort yourself on the left side.

changes in the baby:

Your baby is dancing inside you, but you may not feel it until next three to four weeks. You may feel little fluttering movements in your stomach. The eyebrows and eyelids are subsequently growing. The eyes and ears are now formed, able to sense light and sound. Load yourself with enough amount of nutrients and proteins as your baby is growing super fast. During the sucking and swallowing the little “APPLE” may get hiccup.

week16 in the second trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

You have tingling of taste buds when you smell pizzas and toasts far miles from you. Its just because of the super functioning of your nostrils. The blood pressure level may be high at this period. You may squeeze a little sticky liquid out of you breast called Colostrum. The tenderness of the breast is still and continued for later. Nipples are painful even when you touch them.

changes in the baby:

Your cutie pie is ready with the facial expressions. If you are carrying a baby girl, her uterus is now completely developed and the ovaries are holding egg cells. The skin of baby is still transparent currently, waiting for the deposits of fats under the skin. Immediately, if you can peep inside your belly you can see the veins and nerves very clearly. Your growing baby is now in the size of a “AVOCADO”.

week17 in the second trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

Increase in weight should be an approx of one kilogram per month in pregnant women. Before, you may be struggled a lot to maintain your weight and diet. But now, its a different case you should gain weight by taking nutritious diet (foods to be taken during pregnancy). Try not to limit your food, whenever you feel like starving have a little amount of food. You need more calories now for the development of the baby. After the birth your weight will be subsequently decreased.

changes in the baby:

The fat deposits under the skin have begin to keep the baby warm later the birth. The growth of the baby is very rapid for the next few weeks. The nails of the baby is growing. He/she is very busy in sucking and swallowing food. Your little “PEARS” is completely looks like a mini human.

week18 in the second trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

You may feel little fluttering movements on your belly if you clearly monitor. In the later weeks you can identify the little feet, knees, head and elbows moving ( If you are not feeling any movements of the baby do not worry, its not common for all the women. But in the later weeks you will surely feel them). You have successfully overcome all the challenges of the pregnancy, the only thing you may be suffering is indigestion and dark hiccup. You should meet the food needs of both baby and you so, load your self with sufficient food when ever you feel hungry.

changes in the baby:

Now your little “SWEET POTATO” can hear the sounds through you. The ears of the baby are completely formed he/she can identify you voice. The nervous system is functioning very rapidly by connecting very tiny and minute nerves. The sense organ activities like smell, taste, sight and hearing are performing their tasks.