Second Trimester

1. Second Trimester Of the mother OF PAIN!!!!!! By: Ryan & Keith

2. Oh, what’s that? • Its Fat! • During the second Trimester the pregnant woman starts to put on weight • The hands, ankles, and feet start to swell. • The breasts and the uterus start to expand • The rapid expansion is very likely to cause stretch marks

3. Just look at this… • You will get significantly bigger during pregnancy.

4. Unless you have a miscarriage.. • But not to worry, A miscarriage is much less common in the second trimester • It actually almost never happens during the second trimester. • Common causes (if it does happen) of Miscarriages in the second trimester would be: • Malformations of the uterus • Premature opening of the cervix • Or diseases

5. Weeks 15-24 • These weeks can be seen as a relaxation period for the mother • She is becoming more and more comfortable with the new baby • The mental and physical stress is becoming more accustom to the mother

6. Week 15 • The mother begins to feel the kicks, twists and turns • The fingernails and toenails are growing and the mother may be able to feel them • Hair is also beginning to grow

7. Week 20 • Immunities are being transferred from the mother to the baby now • These immunities will protect the baby from viruses • Baby can now hear the sounds outside the womb so it is advised to avoid loud places

8. Weeks 21-27

9. 2nd Trimester Complications • The two major problems during the second trimester are the incompetent cervix and placental abruption • Incompetent cervix is when the cervix is weak and opens before the baby is ready to be born

10. Placental abruption • A large loss of blood or hemorrhage may require blood transfusions and intensive care after delivery • The uterus may not contract properly after delivery so the mother may need medication to help her uterus contract

11. The End Check out this wheelie!