The Second Trimester Isn't Just the Easy Trimester: Here's What's Really Happening | 257

About this episode

Trish Ware discusses the realities of the second trimester of pregnancy, debunking the myth of it being the 'easy trimester' and highlighting important developments and changes.

Everyone calls the second trimester the "honeymoon phase" - but if you're in it right now and not feeling blissful and glowing, you are not doing it wrong. In this episode, Trish is pulling back the curtain on what's actually happening in your body during weeks 13 through 27, because comfortable does not mean uneventful. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! In this episode, Trish covers: Why the second trimester gets its reputation - and where that falls short What your baby is actually doing in there (fingerprints, thumb sucking, and yes… peeing) What to expect at your anatomy scan and why it's one of the most important appointments of your entire pregnancy The physical changes in your body that catch people off guard - nosebleeds, bleeding gums, heart palpitations, and round ligament pain What early fetal movement feels like and when to mention changes to your provider Gestational diabetes screening, cervical length, and signs of preterm labor you should know The emotional side of the anatomy scan that nobody talks about enough The second trimester is beautiful — but it's…

People in this episode

Host: Trish Ware

Topics covered

• second trimester
• pregnancy
• anatomy scan
• fetal development
• emotional health
• physical changes

Keywords

• second trimester
• pregnancy symptoms
• anatomy scan
• fetal movement
• gestational diabetes
• emotional health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Calm Mama Membership, Labor Nurse Mama

Products: Second Trimester Prep Pack

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