After passing the first trimester of pregnancy you have finally survived the most difficult period of pregnancy with morning sickness, nausea, vomiting, mood swings and many other symptoms repeatedly. Let’s have a look at 10 things about the second trimester of pregnancy:

1. Increase energy levels
You have finally passed down the exhausting phase of pregnancy. During the second trimester, you feel extra energetic.

2. Food cravings
You might end up indulging yourself in your favorite unhealthy food cravings. Try searching for better alternatives to avoid increased weight gain during pregnancy.

3. Congestion and flu
During pregnancy, there is increased blood flow leading to the swelled up sinuses which leads to nighttime snoring and sometimes nose bleed. Avoid taking antihistamines and decongestants as it is normal during pregnancy.

4. Increased indigestion and heartburn
With the increased growth of uterus and upsurge of the pregnancy hormones, you’ll experience slowing down of the digestive system leading to indigestion. Eat small and frequent meals to avoid heartburn.

5. Absent-mindedness
You experience forgetfulness during pregnancy due to the increased levels of progesterone. Try performing light exercises, meditation or yoga in order to keep your mind relaxed and focused

6. Skin glow
With the second trimester in full swing, you’ll experience a perfect glow on your skin due to the increased levels of pregnancy hormones.

7. Varicose veins
Due to the pregnancy hormones, you’ll experience pooling of the blood within the genital area and legs that results in the formation of varicose veins. Avoid standing for too long in order to avoid the formation of varicose veins. Wear compression stockings which will result in increased blood flow.

8. Baby bump
With the second trimester of pregnancy, voila now you can’t hide your secret of pregnancy as the baby bump becomes completely visible as you have gained few pounds with the beginning of the second trimester. You’ll experience round ligament pain due to the increased size of the uterus. Due to the increased size of the baby bump, the mom-to-be might also suffer from constipation.

9. Movements of baby
During the initial weeks of the second trimester, you might feel like gas bubbles within your belly but soon you’ll start noticing the baby movements at the end of the second trimester.

10. Alterations in sex drive
With the onset of the second trimester, most women usually experience increased libido however, some women might experience a decrease in their sex drive.

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