From the 4th month till the 6th month of pregnancy, it’s the Second Trimester
Pregnancy journey may be full of trouble for you, however second trimester of pregnancy is bit comfortable
The problems of morning sickness and excessive vomiting that gave you bad times in the first trimester tend to get sorted
Some pregnant women can also experience the trouble of bleeding from the nostril
Due to the excessive development of melanin, you might notice dark patches on your face
Avoid direct daylight exposure, and if necessary, use sunscreen lotion while stepping out
Many pregnant women observe stretch marks in this trimester. Baby grows and skin expands so keep your body hydrated and moisturized
In 2nd trimester, you could see a black line growing in the center of your stomach vertically up from lower abdomen. Its Linea NIgra and a common thing.
Various old wives’ tales relate to this line in predicting the baby’s gender, however none of them are proven scientifically
As your body expands, you would require maternity bra due to the boom in breast size
You may also observe leakage out of your nipples. This is normal and shows your baby is getting ready to breastfeed baby
Some pregnant women may also report about urinary tract infections (UTI). Ache or burning sensation at the time of urinating, a bad smell and likely fever. See Your Doctor.
Leg cramps in 2nd trimester while sleeping are common thing. Drink saffron milk, staying hydrated, and taking a warm water bath earlier than bedtime is a good resort