What to expect in your Second Trimester of pregnancy | Pregnancy Week-by-Week

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Published 2019-07-15
Hopefully you've left the bulk of your nausea and exhaustion behind as you kick start your second trimester! Over the coming weeks, your baby will grow from about the size of a cookie to a slice of pizza. And you’ll go through a lot of changes, too. This week-by-week guide to your second trimester will take you through all the developments, symptoms and things you need to start thinking about. (And don't miss our videos for your first trimester:    • What to expect in your First Trimeste...   and third trimester:    • What to expect in your Third Trimeste...  )

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Here are the time codes to get to the topics that matter to you most right now, based on how many weeks pregnant you are:
0:04 - 13 weeks (Topics covered: Fetal development—including limb development, fetus peeing urine into amniotic fluid and developing fingerprints, weight gain in second trimester , rhinitis of pregnancy, cold medications, sleeping positions, body pillows)
3:02 - 14 weeks (Topics covered: Lanugo, breast changes in second trimester, round ligament pain, urinary tract infection, yeast infections during pregnancy, bleeding gums, trouble sleeping, flu shot during pregnancy)
5:49 - 15 weeks (Topics covered: Fetal development—fetus making facial expressions and fetal hearing, pregnancy glow, prenatal pregnancy depression, genetic testing)
8:37 - 16 weeks (Topics covered: Fetal development, feeling baby kick, back pain during pregnancy, prenatal yoga)
10:49 - 17 weeks (Topics covered: Fetal development—baby starting to add fat and starting to grow eyelashes and eyebrows, eating during pregnancy, itchy skin, heartburn and indigestion, placenta development, pregnancy headaches, planning for life with the baby, baby first aid class)
12:53 - 18 weeks (Topics covered: Fetal development—taste buds, your uterus is the size of a cantaloupe, dizziness, anatomy scan)
14:55 - 19 weeks (Topics covered: Fetal development—vernix caseosa and baby’s movements, round ligament pain, low back pain, dizziness, troubles sleeping, chloasma, creating a will, creating a birth registry)
17:46 - 20 weeks (Topics covered: Fetal development—waking up and sleeping at regular intervals now and building muscles, vaginal discharge, yeast infections, colostrum, finding out sex of your baby, weight gain)
19:46 - 21 weeks (Topics covered: Fetal development—neurons, baby moving, swallowing and digesting, and drinking amniotic fluid, eating for baby, stretch marks, prenatal classes)
21:55 - 22 weeks (Topics covered: Pregnancy edema, swollen feet, preeclampsia, spike in libido, deciding on birth options, pain management for labour)
24:54 - 23 weeks (Topics covered: Varicose veins, linea nigra, exercising with a prominent belly)
27:41 - 24 weeks (Topics covered: Fetal development—hearing, achy legs, hydration, carpal tunnel syndrome, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, glucose screening test, preparing for birth)
30:24 - 25 weeks (Topics covered: Fetal development—fetus practise “breaths,” heartburn, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, constipation, pregnancy weight gain, baby names)
33:06 - 26 weeks (Topics covered: Fetal development—eyes and sleep/wake patterns, headaches, drug-free pain relief, shifted centre of gravity, loosened joints, registering at the hospital, maternity ward tours, forgetfulness)
35:35 - 27 weeks (Topics covered: Fetal development—brain, trouble sleeping, restless leg syndrome, leg cramps, vivid dreams, nightmares, maternity leave budget, prenatal classes, baby hiccups, getting baby’s room ready)

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All Comments (21)
  • @Anime-ut4qq
    Baby team 2024 ? Ik I can’t be the only one 😢
  • Finally after 10 years of trying we’re pregnant! Due Nov 2020! God bless all you wonderful mommies to be! Update: Our miracle baby was born Nov 2nd 7lbs 4 oz!!!
  • @queenditty2783
    Not eating hours before bed is SO not an option. I'd be waking up immediately feeling like I hadn't eaten in weeks
  • @keiilacruz5999
    I was told I couldn’t get pregnant but I’m now expecting my first baby 🥺 good luck to all of us first time mommies I wish y’all a safe pregnancy and delivery. And if you’re scared just know I am too 🙂❤️ EDIT: thank you to all the comments still rolling in, my son will be three soon 🥺🥰
  • @kayalove6726
    I’m expecting my miracle baby July 2023. I’m so happy and excited. First pregnancy. I thought I couldn’t have babies due to being diagnosed with PCOS. God really is great❤ my hubby and I can’t wait.
  • @sixshotwolf5069
    My wife is due with our baby late august 2020 , im so excited and nervous at the same time. Hope all you ladies have a HEALTHY PREGNANCY 🤰 🙏🏻
  • Today made my due date for the baby I miscarried last year 😔😔... But the Lord is blessing me because I'm 7wks 1day pregnant with my rainbow baby I'm due 10/11/20
  • I'm pregnant and due in march 2021. Yay! I'm excited. Update: I'm having a baby girl! 💗
  • @makellyvonne
    Due sept with my first baby feeling so blessed with my little blessing. Wishing all the mamas out there a wonderful pregnancy and safe delivery 🤍
  • @linetakoth9915
    Feeling so nervous due Aug with twins . May God protect all pg women during this global pandemic 🙏🙏🙏
  • @michesan924
    I thought I couldn’t get pregnant due to PCOS. But by the grace of God I’m expecting our first baby, in Oct 2020!! 😊❤️
  • @moners12
    26 weeks with my first baby, a baby girl 🥰 congratulations to all the 2022 mommies ❤️
  • @Alisha_Mariiee
    I'm pregnant with my first baby! Due Oct 2020 I'm so excited! Congratulations everybody who is pregnant, hope you have a safe and healthy delivery 🤗🤗🤗😍🤰🤱👶 Edit: I found out I'm having a baby Boy!!💙💙💙💙💙😩🤗Hello everyone update. My baby was born September 23rd he is now 7 1/2 months
  • @diannee1076
    Anyone else super breathless even from just putting clothes on or doing simple things?! I'm 13 weeks
  • I never thought I would get to this video after two miscarriages 😭 so grateful
  • @British_Cocoa
    Who’s having a 2021 baby 🍼. We know you were busy during Covid-19 lockdown. 😉. Praying God protects everyone with a safe pregnancy and delivery. 🙏🏽