22. The Second Trimester
Stethoscopes to Swaddles Podcast
English - May 31, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBParenting Kids & Family motherhood parenting worklifebalance balance momguilt pandemicparenting selfcare timemanagement Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Trimester 1,2,3,4,5- Pregnancy and Beyond, You can Survive
INTRO
The second trimester starts in week 14 of pregnancy and lasts through the end of week 27.
THE CHANGING BODY
Growing belly and breasts Braxton Hicks Contractions Skin changes- linea nigra, melasma Congestion→ nosebleed due to the increase in hormones (estrogen and progesterone) and blood flow that affect the mucous membranes and blood vessels in the nose. Swelling Gum health → gum bleeding to the increase in hormones (estrogen and progesterone) and blood flow that affect the mucous membranes and blood vessels in the mouth Round ligament pain Hemorrhoids Varicose veins Fatigue Weight gain-Expect to gain about 12 pounds in the second trimester UTI Vaginal discharge-white-colored vaginal discharge called leukorrhea Quickening
WARNING SIGNS
Heavy vaginal bleeding, Vomiting that is preventing fluid intake for more than 24 hours. Severe abdominal pain Fever over 101.5 F. Gestational Diabetes
Take it one day at a time mama, you've got this. Please leave a review and reach out with any questions. See you next week!