Finally you entered the pregnancy 2nd trimester. Most pregnant motherI find it easier to go through this period of pregnancy than the first trimester. Even so, you have to keep trying maintain health so that your pregnancy remains healthy until the time of delivery arrives.
In this second trimester, you may already look like a pregnant woman because your stomach has grown. Your baby's organs are already formed. If you talk to him, your little one can start to listen. Towards the end of the second trimester, at the 27th week of pregnancy, your little one may also become more active and move around a lot. At this time, usually pregnant women and fathers can feel fetal movements.
If you are curious about the gender of your baby, in this trimester, you can also start finding out what the gender is through ultrasound. This examination can be done while undergoing periodic pregnancy checks at the obstetrician.
Prepare This in 2nd Trimester Pregnancy
There are several things you can do to make your second trimester of pregnancy feel comfortable and stay healthy until labor comes, namely:
1. Start buying clothes for pregnant women
The clothes that you used to wear before pregnancy or in the early trimester of pregnancy may no longer fit to be worn at this time. So, it is advisable to buy some new comfortable maternity clothes. Don't need too much because your body size may still increase. Don't forget to also buy some dress or a blouse for work clothes.
2. Keep your mouth clean
Hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy can make you more susceptible to gum disease, such as gingivitis or gingivitis. These conditions can affect the development of the fetus in the womb.
During pregnancy, you are advised to brush your teeth with a toothpaste containing fluoride in the morning and evening. Don't forget to change your toothbrush every three months or if the bristles are worn out.
3. Apply lotion to the stomach
A dilated stomach or hormonal changes can trigger itching in the stomach of pregnant women. To overcome this discomfort, you can give a cold compress for a moment or apply lotion to the stomach area after every shower.
4. Start sleeping on your side
An enlarged stomach can make sleeping uncomfortable. Therefore, it is recommended that you sleep on the left side of your body.
Sleeping on your left side can improve blood circulation to the placenta and baby, while reducing swelling in your body. So that you are more comfortable sleeping in this sleeping position, tuck a pillow on your back or between your legs.
5. Come on, Kegel exercises
Pregnancy can cause urine to drip on its own when you laugh or cough. To overcome this, you can do Kegel exercises. This exercise can also tighten your vaginal and pelvic muscles, make sexual activity more enjoyable, and prevent hemorrhoids.
6. Take classes for pregnant women
By taking this class, you will be taught how to do gymnastics that is good and safe for your womb. Not only that, you can also meet fellow pregnant women and exchange stories about pregnancy. Some classes for pregnant women also hold yoga for pregnant women which can nourish the body and calm the mind.
In this 2nd trimester of pregnancy, you are also advised to continue to eat nutritious foods and prenatal vitamins, lead a healthy lifestyle, drink lots of water, get more rest, and stay away from activities that can harm pregnancy.
If you feel complaints during pregnancy in this second trimester, don't hesitate to immediately consult a gynecologist to get the right treatment.
