Your Baby's skin is very thin and transparent and he is covered in fine hair called lanugo.
His hair, eyebrows and eyelashes are all forming.
He has vocal chords and taste buds and can now suck his thumb.
His ears, arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet and toes are completely formed.
He moves, kicks, sleeps, wakes, swallows, and passes urine. You may start to feel your baby move towards the end of this month. This may feel like a slight sensation in your lower abdomen - it's called quickening.
Mother's Development
You will probably gain 0.5 - 1 lbs per week in the second trimester.
You will probably start to look pregnant.
You may have trouble with constipation and you may sweat a bit more.
You may feel a little bit better this trimester as the morning sickness and tiredness begin to subside.
Some women get a new lease of life at this stage.
Every woman can experience different symptoms during pregnancy, as some of the early symptoms subside, you may experience nasal congestion, occasional nosebleeds, ear stuffiness, bleeding gums, mild swelling in your ankles, feet, hands, and face.
You may also have a bigger appetite now and crave certain foods.
Things To Do
Discuss the new arrival with your partner and the changes it will bring about.
You should have informed your employer, if you have not done so, do it now.
Look into your maternity entitlements. What leave are you entitled to, what benefits are you entitled to. Visit our Irish Maternity Entitlements/Benefits page.
Tips
Use this time to start preparing for the baby. Decide where the baby will sleep etc.
As your waist line expands, wear comfortable clothes and wear your seatbelt under your bump.
Start collecting little items which you will need when the baby is born, vests, baby suits, towels, blankets, clothes etc. You will be surprised how quickly the remainder of your pregnancy will pass and you may not feel like shopping in the latter stages.
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