...in pregnancy, the increase in red blood cells by the second trimester to build placental structures and support the growth of the fetus necessitates increased iron intake. By the time...
At weeks 24 and 25, women are in their pregnancy 6th month. The relaxed phase of gestation during the second trimester is behind as the bodies of both women and...
The third trimester weeks 32 and 33, are in the middle of the 8th month of pregnancy. The fetus continues to gain weight, and women need to take extra precautions...
...body’s reserves are at optimal levels for when the fetus begins to develop. What happens during the second week? The second week of pregnancy is when the body starts...
...to indoor cycling. Exercising on the back As women reach their second trimester, the growing baby puts pressure on a major artery and restricts blood flow when lying on...
...in the second trimester, preeclampsia leads to severe cramps and pain in the lower abdomen. Ectopic pregnancy: In an ectopic pregnancy, the zygote gets lodged outside the uterus, leading to...
...second trimester, often implying abnormal functions of the liver and kidneys. According to research, hyperthyroidism has been linked to an increased potential for preeclampsia in women, necessitating immediate medical attention....
...to gain weight into the second trimester as more nutrition is needed to nourish the fetus’s growth spurt. Gaining weight at a rate of 1.5 to 2 kg a month...
By weeks 26 and 27, women enter their 7th month pregnancy. The fetus is maturing fast, and women continue to experience some of the newer signs of the third trimester,...
...of the baby. Second Stage of Labor: The second stage of labor starts once the cervix is fully dilated and the baby’s head is on the perineum. The woman...