second trimester
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Second Trimester. Of the mother. OF PAIN!!!!!!. By: Ryan & Keith. Oh, what’s that?. Its Fat! During the second Trimester the pregnant woman starts to put on weight The hands, ankles, and feet start to swell. The breasts and the uterus start to expand - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Oh, what’s that? Its Fat! During the second Trimester the pregnant
woman starts to put on weight The hands, ankles, and feet start to swell. The breasts and the uterus start to expand The rapid expansion is very likely to cause
stretch marks
Unless you have a miscarriage.. But not to worry, A miscarriage is much
less common in the second trimester It actually almost never happens during the
second trimester. Common causes (if it does happen) of
Miscarriages in the second trimester would be: Malformations of the uterus Premature opening of the cervix Or diseases
Weeks 15-24
These weeks can be seen as a relaxation period for the mother
She is becoming more and more comfortable with the new baby
The mental and physical stress is becoming more accustom to the mother
Week 15
The mother begins to feel the kicks, twists and turns
The fingernails and toenails are growing and the mother may be able to feel them
Hair is also beginning to grow
Week 20
Immunities are being transferred from the mother to the baby now These immunities will protect the
baby from viruses Baby can now hear the sounds
outside the womb so it is advised to avoid loud places
2nd Trimester Complications
The two major problems during the second trimester are the incompetent cervix and placental abruption
Incompetent cervix is when the cervix is weak and opens before the baby is ready to be born
Placental abruption
A large loss of blood or hemorrhage may require blood transfusions and intensive care after delivery
The uterus may not contract properly after delivery so the mother may need medication to help her uterus contract