{"id":2826,"date":"2018-10-25T10:35:13","date_gmt":"2018-10-25T10:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryoviva.com.sg\/?p=2826"},"modified":"2023-05-26T18:10:11","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T10:10:11","slug":"pregnancy-worries-second-trimester-woes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontarget-media.com\/cryoviva_new\/pregnancy-worries-second-trimester-woes\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy Worries: Second-Trimester Woes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2826\" class=\"elementor elementor-2826\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0f4cb7e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0f4cb7e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fe1d304\" data-id=\"fe1d304\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02c6f1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"02c6f1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.13.1 - 09-05-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pregnancy Worries: Second-Trimester Woes<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6b6d47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e6b6d47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.13.1 - 09-05-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/ontarget-media.com\/cryoviva_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/1414-1024x684.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2827\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ontarget-media.com\/cryoviva_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/1414-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ontarget-media.com\/cryoviva_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/1414-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ontarget-media.com\/cryoviva_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/1414-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ontarget-media.com\/cryoviva_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/1414.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e72bb70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e72bb70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.13.1 - 09-05-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Welcome to your Second-Trimester. This is the period where you\u2019re glad the morning sickness and fatigue\u2019s slowly fading away and you feel like your old self again. This may very well be the most easy to handle period of the three. Now that you\u2019re feeling much better, take this time to plan for the arrival of your baby. During this period, your baby is growing at a rapid speed. Soon, an ultrasound is to be done, and you\u2019d also be able to know the sex of your baby. You\u2019re halfway there now so let\u2019s get started on the second-trimester woes you\u2019ll be facing.<\/p><p><strong>Backaches<\/strong>\u2014Following the weight you\u2019ve gained over the few months, your back will start to feel more pressure in the second trimester,\u00a0 making it sore and difficult to manoeuvre as before. To soothe your back, it is advised to sit up straight and use a chair that provides good back support. When it comes to sleeping, try to sleep on your side with a pillow tucked between your legs. Do avoid any heavy-lifting when possible. Wear low-healed and comfortable shoes with a good arch support. If the pain gets unbearable, which will from time to time, you can use this time to treat yourself to a pregnancy massage.<\/p><p><strong>Nasal Congestions and Nosebleeds<\/strong>\u2014As you go through a series of hormonal changes during your pregnancy, chances of your nose swelling are high and this can also lead to a stuffy nose that\u2019ll make you snore at night. Do bear in mind that these changes may also cause your nose to bleed. However, do check with your doctor before using anything to rectify your nasal issues as they may be safer ways to clear nasal congestion during pregnancy. A pro tip is to invest in a humidifier to keep the surrounding air moist.<\/p><p><strong>Frequent Urination<\/strong>\u2014During the second-trimester, your uterus rises away from the pelvic cavity, giving you a brief break from having to go to the loo. Don\u2019t get too comfortable just as yet as the urge will be back during the last trimester of your pregnancy. Enjoy the freedom from having to run to the loo every minute whilst you can.<\/p><p><strong>Skin Changes<\/strong>\u2014Ahhh, the aged old \u2018pregnancy glow\u2019. Whilst some women\u2019s face appear flushed due to the changing hormone levels, others face get brown marks on the face (often called the \u2018mask of pregnancy\u2019) and a dark line (linea nigra) down the middle of the abdomen due to the increase in the pigment melanin. The good news is all this will go away once your baby is born. Another common change majority of pregnant women have to deal with is the appearance of stretch marks. Whilst it is possible to clear it, some choose to leave it to remind them of the beauty of pregnancy.<\/p><p><strong>Spider Veins<\/strong>\u2014Due to your circulation increasing to send extra blood to your growing baby, the excess blood flow can also cause tiny red veins, known as spider veins, to appear on your skin. Not to worry as these veins will eventually fade once your baby is born.<\/p><p>We hope you get through the second trimester of your pregnancy uneventfully. Hopefully, you have none or very few of the above common problems mainly encountered in the second trimester. Do consult with your gynecologist if you have these or other problems. Of course, here\u2019s some general advice that we will repeat often:\u00a0 Keep a positive spirit, eat, exercise and rest well \u2013 everything you should do throughout your pregnancy.<\/p><p><strong><em>Find more articles offering practical\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cryoviva.com.sgpregnancy-mother-baby-care-tips\/\">pregnancy, maternity and parenthood tips<\/a>\u00a0on our site. 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To understand why\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cryoviva.com.sgstem_cell_slug\/process\/\">cord blood storage<\/a>\u00a0can benefit your baby and your family, get in touch with one of our consultants for a no-obligation consultation. Simply submit the Contact form or call us on +65- 83398482 and we will get back to you immediately.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pregnancy Worries: Second-Trimester Woes Welcome to your Second-Trimester. This is the period where you\u2019re glad the morning sickness and fatigue\u2019s slowly fading away and you feel like your old self again. This may very well be the most easy to handle period of the three. Now that you\u2019re feeling much better, take this time to plan for the arrival of your baby. During this period, your baby is growing at a rapid speed. 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