Part 2: Pregnancy changes and symptoms during trimesters

by amanda

Pregnancy typically lasts 9 months or 40 weeks. 40 weeks (9 months) are divided into three periods, called trimesters. In every trimester different things happen to pregnant woman's body and of course to the baby. In this article we will research changes that pregnant woman may experience during each trimester. Since every pregnancy and every woman is different, the changes described bellow may happen earlier or later than they appear on this list, or may even not appear in some pregnancies.

First trimester

First trimester or first three months last from week 1 to week 2.
Typicall signs for first trimester:

delay or difference in menstruation; periods do not stop always immediately - they may become very light
swollen and tender breasts
enlarged and darker nipples and areola (area around nipples)
nausea and vomiting also reffered as morning sickness, but it can happen any time of the day
frequent urination and constipation
fatigue
backaches and headaches
increased body temperature
mood swings
increased sensitivity to odors and food cravings

Second trimester

Second trimester or second three months last from week 13 to week 26.
Typicall signs for second trimester:

baby moving
weight gain
breasts get bigger
appearance of colostrum (thin fluid) may come out of nipples
appearance of first stretchmarks and dry skin (to reduce this affect use hydrating lotion)
some women develop varicose veins
heartburn
constipation and indigestion
edema may occur: swelling of feet, ankles, hands, fingers and face
development of darker area or pigmentation on face
development of dark line on skin between navel and pubic area