Second Trimester

Pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks. Pregnancy is divided into three periods of time, first, second and third trimester. Each trimester is roughly around 14 weeks long. When you enter your second trimester, you are around 14 weeks pregnant. Second (2nd) Trimester of pregnancy starts from week number 14 and ends at week number 27.

Second trimester of pregnancy is considered to be the best part of pregnancy. For many pregnant women, their first trimester issues like fatigue, morning sickness will go away in this trimester Your baby will continue developing during this trimester in terms of getting additional weight and taking on the features of a newborn.

A Steadier Stage of Second Trimester Pregnancy

Second trimester pregnancy, spanning roughly weeks thirteen to twenty six, is often described as the easier stretch for many women, as early nausea and fatigue tend to ease considerably. Second trimester symptoms shift too, with more energy, a visible bump, and usually the first felt movements of your baby, a moment many parents remember vividly for years afterward. Skin changes and mild swelling in the hands or feet are also common during this stage and generally nothing to worry about.