Second Trimester Pregnancy Tracking
Weeks 13-27: The Golden Period
Weeks 13-27
Energy returns, nausea subsides, and you can feel baby move. This is the most comfortable trimester for most women.
What to Track in Second Trimester
Baby movementsDaily after week 20
Sign of healthy development
WeightWeekly
Expect 0.5-1 kg gain per week
Blood pressureEvery 2 weeks
Watch for pregnancy hypertension
Water intakeDaily
Dehydration causes contractions
Sleep positionDaily
Left side is best for blood flow
Key Milestones
1
Anatomy scan
Week 18-22
Detailed ultrasound of baby's organs
2
Feel first movements
Week 16-25
Note when it happens (quickening)
3
Glucose screening
Week 24-28
Test for gestational diabetes
4
Gender reveal (optional)
Week 18-20
Find out at anatomy scan
Common Second Trimester Challenges
⚠️ Back pain
✓ Prenatal yoga, support pillow, proper posture
⚠️ Leg cramps
✓ Magnesium, stretching, hydration
⚠️ Heartburn
✓ Small meals, avoid lying flat after eating
⚠️ Skin changes
✓ Moisturize, sunscreen, embrace the changes
🚨 When to Seek Help
- •No fetal movement after week 24
- •Severe headaches with vision changes
- •Swelling in face or hands
- •Fluid leaking
- •Regular contractions