Health And Pregnancy - Second Trimester
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The document discusses various topics related to the second trimester of pregnancy between 13-28 weeks. It covers changes that occur in the baby such as bone hardening and ear positioning. It also discusses common issues for the mother like back pain, round ligament pain, and heartburn. Screening tests during this period include the MSAFP, NIPT, well-being scans, and gender scans. The document provides information on healthy weight gain and common bodily changes during the second trimester of pregnancy.
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- 4. These are the things that we are going to cover up Changesinyourbody 2.Week13-16 3.Week17-20 1.
- 5. These are the things that we are going to cover up Changesinyourbody 2.Week13-16 3.Week17-20 1. 4.Week21-25 5.WeightGain 6.Heartburn
- 6. These are the things that we are going to cover up 7.BackPain 8.RoundLigamentPain 9.SecondTrimester Screening Changesinyourbody 2.Week13-16 3.Week17-20 1. 4.Week21-25 5.WeightGain 6.Heartburn
- 7. Let's now check it in brief...
- 9. Backache
- 16. YOUR BABY At this time your baby is growing very quickly. Your baby’s ear are sifting from the neck to the side of the head. Bones will get harder and your baby body start to cover with very fine hairs. Now you can see your baby moving through ultrasound baby scan.
- 17. YOU During this your uterus had grown a lot and start to grow upword into your abdomen. This is the time you should wear maternity clothes. Your skin and muscles started to streach because of your growing baby
- 19. YOUR BABY Now your baby is now double the weight in last 2 weeks. Now your baby start to yawn, stretchand make facial expression. Your baby can now hear your voice, your stomach growling and outside sound also.
- 20. YOU Now you had gain a lot of weight. It is time when you can know about the gender of your baby and your baby is in right position or not.
- 22. YOUR BABY At this time the growth rate slow down but the organs still get maturing. Muscles get more stronger and baby moves a lot and respond more to the sounds. Your baby starts to make white blood cell which will help in fight of diseases and infections.
- 23. YOU Your uterus is still growing and now you may get leg or foot cramps. Anyone now can hear your baby’s heartbeat if they put ear against your belly.
- 25. Eating a healthy balance diet helps you and your baby to get sufficient nutrients. A women with a average weight should gain 25 to 35 pound after becoming pregnant. Underweight women should gain 28 to 40 pound and a overweight women should gain 15 to 25 pounds. And if your expecting twins then you should gain 35 to 45 pounds.
- 26. Where Does The Extra Weight Goes During Pregnancy? Baby - 8 Pound
- 27. Where Does The Extra Weight Goes During Pregnancy? Baby - 8 Pound Placenta - 2-3 Pound
- 28. Where Does The Extra Weight Goes During Pregnancy? Baby - 8 Pound Placenta - 2-3 Pound Amniotic Fluid - 2-3 Pound
- 29. Where Does The Extra Weight Goes During Pregnancy? Baby - 8 Pound Placenta - 2-3 Pound Amniotic Fluid - 2-3 Pound Blood Supply - 4 Pound
- 30. Where Does The Extra Weight Goes During Pregnancy? Baby - 8 Pound Placenta - 2-3 Pound Amniotic Fluid - 2-3 Pound Blood Supply - 4 Pound Stored Fat For Delivery & Breastfeeding - 5-9 Pound
- 31. Where Does The Extra Weight Goes During Pregnancy? Baby - 8 Pound Placenta - 2-3 Pound Amniotic Fluid - 2-3 Pound Blood Supply - 4 Pound Stored Fat For Delivery & Breastfeeding - 5-9 Pound Larger Uterus - 2-5 Pound
- 32. Is It Safe To Loose Weight During Pregnancy? If a women is overweight then her doctor may recommend to loose some weight but always remember to consult your doctor first.
- 33. How You Can Gain The Right Amount Of Weight During Pregnancy? Eat five to six small meals every day
- 34. How You Can Gain The Right Amount Of Weight During Pregnancy? Eat five to six small meals every day Have easy snacks such as nuts, raisins, dried fruits
- 35. Have peanut butter with toast or crackers
- 36. Have peanut butter with toast or crackers Add extra to meal such as butter, cheese etc.
- 37. What To Do If You Gain A Lot Of Weight? Avoid food such as french fries, mozzarella sticks etc.
- 38. What To Do If You Gain A Lot Of Weight? Avoid food such as french fries, mozzarella sticks etc. Limit snacks like cookies, candies donuts etc.
- 39. Cook food in a healthy way
- 40. Cook food in a healthy way Do regular moderate exercise
- 42. Heartburn is an irritation of the esophagus that is caused by stomach acid and is a common pregnancy complaint. Occasional heartburn isn't dangerous, but chronic heartburn can indicate serious problems, such as gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- 43. Symptoms Of Heartburn During Pregnancy are: A burning feeling in the chest just behind the breastbone.
- 44. Symptoms Of Heartburn During Pregnancy are: A burning feeling in the chest just behind the breastbone. Chest pain especially after bending over, lying down, or eating.
- 45. Burning in the throat.
- 46. Burning in the throat. Wheezing or other asthma-like symptoms.
- 48. Most pregnant women experience backpain, usually starting at the second trimester.
- 49. Causes Of Backpain During pregnancy women gain weight and the spine has to support that weight. The posture of your body get changed due to which pregnant women may have back pain. As the uterus expands two muscles get separated due to which it may cause back pain.
- 50. Causes Of Backpain During pregnancy women gain weight and the spine has to support that weight. The posture of your body get changed due to which pregnant women may have back pain. As the uterus expands two muscles get separated due to which it may cause back pain.
- 51. Causes Of Backpain During pregnancy women gain weight and the spine has to support that weight. The posture of your body get changed due to which pregnant women may have back pain. As the uterus expands two muscles get separated due to which it may cause back pain.
- 52. Treatment For Backpain: Regular exercise strengthens muscles and boosts flexibility.
- 53. Treatment For Backpain: Regular exercise strengthens muscles and boosts flexibility. Applying heat and cold to your back may help.
- 54. Using proper posture when working, sitting, or sleeping is a good move.
- 55. Using proper posture when working, sitting, or sleeping is a good move. Don't wear high-heeled shoes.
- 57. Round ligament pain is a sharp pain or jabbing feeling often felt in the lower belly or groin area on one or both sides. It is one of the most common complaints during pregnancy and is considered a normal part of pregnancy.
- 58. Several thick ligaments surround and support your uterus as it grows during pregnancy called round ligament. As your baby and womb grow, the round ligament stretches. That makes it more likely to become strained. The symptoms of round ligament pain include a sharp, sudden spasm in the belly. The pain only lasts a few seconds. Rapid movements such as sneezing, coughing, rolling on the bed etc. can also feel the pain.
- 59. Treatment Of Round Ligament Pain Do regular exercise to keep your stomach muscles strong. Change your position slowly. Bend or flex your hips before coughing and sneezing.
- 60. Treatment Of Round Ligament Pain Do regular exercise to keep your stomach muscles strong. Change your position slowly. Bend or flex your hips before coughing and sneezing.
- 61. Treatment Of Round Ligament Pain Do regular exercise to keep your stomach muscles strong. Change your position slowly. Bend or flex your hips before coughing and sneezing.
- 63. Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) and multiple marker screening.
- 66. Gender Scan
- 67. We will bring the development and changes that occurs in the Third Trimester in the next part, so stay tuned. Till then, eat right and stay well to have a healthy pregnancy ahead.