For the convenience of health care providers, pregnancy is typically divided into three periods, or trimesters, each of about three months. These divisions are made on the basis of changes taking place in the body of women during entire pregnancy. More...

Fetal Development In Second Trimester

The period between 4th and 6th month of pregnancy is called as second trimester. Most women feel incredibly energized during this period and begin to put on weight as the developing fetus grows rapidly inside the uterus. Around the 20th week of pregnancy, the uterus, the muscular organ that holds the developing fetus, can expand up to 20 times its normal size during pregnancy. More...

Loss Of Appetite In Second Trimester Of Pregnancy

The second trimester is an important phase in women’s pregnancy. The woman's body during this phase starts preparing for the growing fetus. Morning sickness and loss of appetite are some of the symptoms that may occur during second trimester of pregnancy. During the second trimester there is general slowdown in digestive system due to the pressure exerted by the uterus on the lower bowel. As a result loss of appetite and constipation are some of the side effects seen during second trimester. More...

Risks Of Second Trimester Abortion

An abortion is the termination of pregnancy by removal or expulsion of fetus from the uterus of pregnant women that is incapable of survival. An abortion can occur spontaneously due to miscarriage or can be intentionally induced. Abortion after first trimester is always risky. More...

Ultrasound Accuracy During Second Trimester

Ultrasound uses "sound waves" of extremely high frequency to detect any abnormalities in the developing fetus inside the uterus. It creates an image by transmitting sound waves of high frequency on internal organs and tissues, of pregnant women. This creates a flat, two dimensional digital image on the computer of a three dimensional developing fetus. More...

Tender Nipples In Second Trimester Of Pregnancy

During pregnancy your breasts begin to change and they continue to change throughout the pregnancy including second trimester. It is in the second trimester, breasts become large and bulky. In this process, your nipples become hypersensitive and tender. More...