#42 Second Trimester Pregnancy: What to Expect & the Essential Brain-Building Nutrients No One Is Talking About (Pregnancy 101: A mini series)

#42 Second Trimester Pregnancy: What to Expect & the Essential Brain-Building Nutrients No One Is Talking About (Pregnancy 101: A mini series)

From The Bean Talk by Riannon & Jeremy Page

January 25, 2026 · 20 min · Season 1 · Episode 42

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Riannon and Jeremy discuss what to expect during the second trimester of pregnancy, including symptoms, baby development, and essential nutrition.

The Bean Talk - Episode 42: Second Trimester Pregnancy: What to Expect & the Essential Brain-Building Nutrients No One Is Talking About (Pregnancy 101: A mini series) In Part 2 of our Pregnancy 101 mini series, Riannon and Jeremy break down what really happens during the second trimester of pregnancy and why this stage is about far more than simply "feeling better." They explore what to expect in the second trimester, including common symptoms, baby development, placenta function, and the physical and emotional shifts many women experience between weeks 13–27. This episode also takes a deeper look at second trimester nutrition and highlights a critical brain-building nutrient that plays a major role in baby's development, yet remains widely overlooked in conventional pregnancy care. This episode is for you if you want to understand what is happening in your body, how your baby is developing, and how to support both of you through the second trimester with clarity and confidence. In this episode, we cover: * What happens in pregnancy during the second trimester (weeks 13–27) * Common second trimester pregnancy symptoms and body changes * Second trimester baby development and when…

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