Lots of women really enjoy the second trimester?that happy middle ground of pregnancy. With any luck, the nausea and fatigue of the first few months have ended, you?ve told people that you?re pregnant and you can quit ducking questions and comments and legit wear maternity clothes. But perhaps, best of all, you?ll also start to feel the baby move. Here?s what else you can keep in mind during the second trimester.
When does the second trimester start" When does it end"
Your second semester starts at week 13 and ends on the last day of week 27.
What are some of the pregnancy symptoms in the second trimester"
Tender, bigger breasts
Well, your boobs will continue to go on the magical mystery tour?they?ll probably still be a bit tender and continue to grow, along with your bump. The increase in blood volume while pregnant makes veins more visible all over your body, especially if you?re fair-skinned, but the ?road map? effect is definitely more visible on your breasts. Because levels of the hormone melanin are increasing, your areolas (the dark area around the nipples) may start to become darker and bigger. Bathroom trips, fatigue and dizziness
While the gonzo tiredness of your first trimester has hopefully let up, you may still feel fatigued if you?re not sleeping well because you?re getting up to pee more often?that?s because of increased blood flow to your kidneys and overactive hormones stimulating your kidneys to create more urine. Higher levels of the hormon...