Second Trimester of Pregnancy

What will happen to Mother?

Mother:

• The uterus has risen in the abdomen decreasing pressure on the bladder
  
  
• The breasts may begin to secrete colostrum
  
  
• The mother may feel the baby's movements now.
  
  
• The mother may experience back and leg pain, constipation, varicose veins, or mild swelling of the ankles, feet, hands, and face.

And what will happen to Baby?

Baby:

• The head has hair, as do the eyebrows and eyelashes.
  
  
• The baby's heartbeat can be heard with a stethoscope.
  
  
• The baby's movements can be felt by the mother.
  
  
• The baby is 30cm or 12 inches, and weighs 600 grams or 1 1/4 lb by 24 weeks.
  
  
• By 26 weeks, the baby's outline may be felt through the abdomen.