What you can and cannot do during the second trimester of pregnancy
Live a healthy pregnancy, without risks and also without fear with these tips on what you can and cannot do in the second trimester.
The second trimester of pregnancy is always one of the most exciting . It is the moment when you really feel all the emotion, you see how your body begins to change much faster, and you begin to get the idea that you are really pregnant. In addition, it is most likely that you have already had the second ultrasound , or the morphological ultrasound, with which you will know the sex of your baby … And you can start to think of names!
We are talking about the three months of pregnancy in which you will notice the strongest changes ; And it is that although in the following months even more changes begin to occur, these will be the first that you will really notice. The first kicks will come, you will be more tired … Everything will be changes! It is time to start assuming you are pregnant, and start fully enjoying your pregnancy. You should know that during these months, the fetus will already have its sensory capacities much more developed , with which you will be able to communicate with it. Your bond will grow little by little, and it will no longer be in one direction.
During the second trimester of pregnancy, there will already be things that you should start avoiding , and others that you can continue to do. Although being pregnant is not being sick, you do have to take special care during these months so that everything comes to fruition without you suffering any mishap. You will be able to enjoy all your little pleasures, as long as you are careful. Thanks to that, your pregnancy can be much calmer and happier.
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WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO DURING THIS SECOND TRIMESTER
The first thing you should know is that you are going to have to modify your exercise routine , if you did any excessively hard activity. You must remember that your body now carries an extra weight, which it was not used to before, and that it can end up becoming even heavier. Cardiovascular activities that require a very high pace can be replaced by other much gentler ones , for example.
Take especially into account that you should avoid any exercise that involves supporting all your weight on your back; this includes sleeping on your back. Although you may not realize it, the extra weight you are carrying right now in the uterus could cause an important vein or artery to compress, thereby compromising circulation and oxygenation. If at any time you notice that you are short of breath, stop immediately.
You should not drink any alcohol, or consume tobacco or any type of drug, since this can directly affect the physical and mental development of the baby. You should also take good care of the medications you take, since there are some that, despite not having a prescription, are not recommended for pregnant women. With which, you must pay close attention and go to the doctor so that he is the one who recommends the best treatment for you.
Do not use heels, not only to avoid any fall, but because you will be much more stable in more comfortable shoes. Try not to wear extremely tight clothing , as this carries a greater risk of vaginal infections and, in addition, can cut off blood circulation. Also try not to neglect your skin, because especially in the belly it will stretch more and more.
THINGS YOU CAN CONTINUE TO DO
You can continue playing sports, as long as you are careful and aware of the possible limitations that you have to face . You can do weights, and you can do cardiovascular exercise. You also don’t have to stop having sex, as long as you continue to feel like it. Remember: you are pregnant, not sick . You can enjoy this second trimester as you have enjoyed the previous one, and as you will enjoy the next one.
It is important that you begin to consider signing up for a prenatal exercise class . You must learn things about childbirth, become aware of the process and get to know your body to the fullest.
In addition, you should try to relax from time to time , dedicate moments to yourself. You can eat normally, you can continue traveling (always without stress), you can work and do any of the hobbies you have, as long as they do not include risky or high-intensity sports, for example. Enjoy every moment, and start planning the arrival of your baby, because that way you will be able to savor every second.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.