Week 13 – The Beginning Of The Second Trimester & The Energy Levels As You Enter Week 14 Of Pregnanc

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You have entered the second trimester of your pregnancy as you are now 13 weeks pregnant. You’ll also feel relieved a lot as the risk of miscarriage has now dropped dramatically. Even if your baby is still tiny, your tummy tells the world that you are expecting. If you see through your stomach through a scan, you would see a completely formed baby with unique finger prints even if it is now half the size of a banana.

Apart from your growing belly, you will notice the formation of bumps in your breasts. Yet, they do not pose any threats for your health and are quite natural; they help the breasts in making colostrums – the first milk that nourishes your little one after his birth.

By now, you might have regained your appetite and are far from all the dreadful symptoms that bothered in your initial weeks. You will also look more radiant and energetic because of the improved blood flow. Improve your eating and exercise habits as this will help you both in the long run.

By this time, your baby will start producing insulin with its tiny liver and this will help the baby regulate its blood-sugar levels as ...
... it develops day by day. The baby’s eyes too will start to move to the front of its face.

Abdominal aches in 13 weeks pregnant are common as the uterus is gradually expanding. In addition to taking necessary supplements, you should also take necessary minerals and vitamins that are essential for the baby to grow healthy.

It can be very hard to find relief from the lower back pain when you are 14 weeks pregnant and this pain is much more in working mothers. But the good news is that you have gained back all your energy level and are in your glory days. Simple exercises are recommended now to fight with the backache.

Constipation is a common problem faced by many during this period and this might be reduced with drinking lot of water. It is also suggested that you include more fiber foods in your diet to keep your bowels moving. You will be too hungry during this time because of the growing need for more calories for both you and the baby.

By now, your baby’s ears will start to move to their place at the sides of the head and the eyes are now almost near the front of your baby’s face. Even the baby’s chin starts forming as the neck is slowly getting longer.

Still keep away from raw and uncooked meat and be aware of your food intake to match the required calories. Generally during this period, your caloric needs will rise by 300 calories a day. This is actually because your baby must receive all the essential nutrition needed to grow healthy.

Adopt a healthy lifestyle as anything you eat or drink will have a lot of effect on your baby who is growing increasingly proportional.

It is also the time to relax when you are 14 weeks pregnant, as it is important to lighten the muscles and joints in your body for more comfort.

Author Bio:
Stephanie writes on health, pregnancy and parenting. Visit ThePregnancyZone.com for more information on pregnancy week by week and everything you want to know about getting pregnant and childbirth.