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Understanding the Second Trimester | Dr. Lori Gore-Green | Women's Health Professional
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Understanding the Second Trimester January 24, 2022 by Dr. Lori Gore-Green (Edit)
The time span of a normal pregnancy is divided into three segments which last between twelve and fourteen weeks each. The second trimester starts with week 13 and finishes at week 28 and is a time when the mother starts feeling better. The nausea, the fatigue, and the severe breast tenderness ease up. The baby is growing larger and the uterus expands and comes up out of the pelvis, eliminating the pressure on the bladder. However, this trimester does have a few discomforts. Braxton-Hicks contractions – The uterus starts tightening up in usually painless contractions, especially after strenuous physical activity. Breast enlargement – The breasts are preparing to feed the baby. Mammary glands start to swell. Nasal congestion – The nasal mucosa becomes engorged because of increased levels of estrogen and progesterone in the body. Besides the stuffiness, the nasal veins are enlarged and bleed easily. drlorigore-green.com/understanding-the-second-trimester/
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