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The Second Trimester
Welcome to your second trimester! This period of pregnancy is often called the “golden period” because many of the unpleasant effects of early pregnancy disappear. This is also considered to be the most comfortable of all three trimesters. For example, you’re likely to experience decreased nausea, better sleep patterns, and increased energy levels.
Your baby is very busy in the second trimester. By week 18 of pregnancy, your baby is about five and one-half inches long and weighs about five ounces. S/he can yawn and hiccup, and they have fingerprints on those tiny digits. By week 21, you should be able to feel their newly coordinated arms and legs give you gentle jabs and kicks. By about week 23, your baby will likely double their weight in the next four weeks. By the end of your second trimester, you’ll have a two-pound human in your belly.
During the second trimester, it’s important to continue eating well, exercising regularly, and getting plenty of rest.
