The 2nd trimester (13-27 weeks) is the most pleasant and comfortable in all pregnancy. You’re full of energy and a very good mood. Most of the unpleasant symptoms of the first 12 weeks of pregnancy are increasingly reduced or even absent. In fact, now, you are beginning to feel pregnant. It begins to see this and you have to change your wardrobe. You already gathered about 8 kg by week 27.Symptoms of this trimester of pregnancy are caused by hormones and uterine growth and include pain, edema (swelling) and pain in the legs, pain in the hips and abdomen, burning stomach, constipation, insomnia, bleeding from gums and nose , sweating, breathing hard and very frequent urination.
The first time you’ll hear the heart beating and feel your baby’s movements! Movements are becoming more frequent and stronger as he grows and develops. He already has a regular sleep and activity, but may not coincide with yours.
Another pleasant surprise is finding out the sex of the baby that if you want. Otherwise, you should tell the doctor not to mention this to you and not spoil the surprise at birth.
Your uterus is starting to prepare for birth and practicing Braxton Hicks contractions which are contractions of short duration, painless. If they become frequent, painful and more powerful, you should see your gynecologist. Other symptoms for which you must consult a medical emergency include vaginal bleeding, severe swelling of the face and hands, loss of amniotic fluid, fever over 39 C, vomiting, headaches long, painful and changes in rhythm baby’s movements. There are signs and symptoms of serious complications.
At the end of the 2nd quarter of pregnancy, the fetus measures approx. 36 cm and 850 grams and has the same look that he will have at birth, except that it is smaller and weaker. All major organs and systems are developed and the fetus is a human being in miniature. The skin looks wrinkled and is covered with a very soft hair and vernix caseosa (a lair of fat, which protects the skin). As fat accumulates, his skin will become more stretched as smooth and pink at birth.
The hair on the head is visible and the fingernails have reached fingertips. Lips begin to define. Nerve cells responsible for taste, smell, hearing, sight and touch to develop and begin to form complex connections. The baby hears and can even recognize your voice. Optic nerve work, so if you put a light on the tummy, he will turn his head in that direction. On the already developed teeth under the gums, it starts to form up enamel and dentin. Lungs began to grow and secretion of surfactant already starts to form, so necessary for breathing after birth.
In week 24 of pregnancy, the fetus is officially considered viable, surviving course of specialized care units for premature intensive care for several months. With each day spent in your uterus, his chances of survival in case of premature birth increases.