The Second Trimester

Most women find the second trimester of pregnancy to be easier than the first trimester, but it is important to stay informed about your pregnancy in this stage too. While you might notice that symptoms like nausea and fatigue are going away, you will see other new, more noticeable changes to your body. Your abdomen will expand as you gain weight and the baby continues to grow. And before this trimester is over, you will feel your baby beginning to move! Many of the other symptoms you had in the first trimester might also continue, like constipation or leg cramps, so it is important to keep doing all of the healthy things you have already learned to help prevent or treat those symptoms.

TOPICS

• Aches and Pains
• Shortness of Breath
• Stretch Marks and Other Skin Changes
• Tingling and Itching
• Changes in Your Baby
• Prenatal Care: Visits and Tests
• When to Call Your Health Care Provider
• Caring For Yourself