What to expect in the second trimester

What to expect in the second trimester - our guide to your blooming baby bump

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The second trimester

This, hopefully, is the blooming phase. Any sickness should have eased by now, and you'll feel less tired and emotional too. Also, the risk of miscarriage is much lower now.

You'll have had your dating scan, where you will have seen your baby for the first time! You may be showing a little already, especially if it's your second or third baby.

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sue-ann johnson

when i get heart buns i'm told that my baby is going to be hairy is it true. Is it normal for you to be feeling abdomen pressure at this time in the pregnancy(second trimester)

Posted: 11/02/2013 at 18:54

KazzieM

Hi Sue-Ann,

It's not a given truth but many women who suffer heartburn during their pregnancy do go on to find a healthy head of hair upon baby.

Once in your 2nd trimester your uterus will be moving up out of your pelvis into a more prominant 'bump' position, you may feel aches & pains as your muscles & ligaments stretch to accommodate this change & you may also feel the skin across your 'bump' becoming tight & itchy.

Posted: 13/02/2013 at 12:10

sue-ann johnson

thanks for the input you have put my at ease.

Posted: 13/02/2013 at 18:24

Nafta83

I had terrible heart burn with my daughter and she came out with a full head of hair :0) xx

Posted: 09/05/2013 at 07:30

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