1. Second Trimester
OF PAIN!!!!!!
Of the mother
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. You will get significantly bigger during pregnancy.
Just look at this…

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
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