Both water and animal themes often figure prominently in second trimester dreams. For example, the woman may dream she is a whale or dolphin in the ocean, swimming alongside her child. These dreams often involve leaving the baby behind somewhere, or having a baby born deformed or severely undersized. On the contrary, in fact. Such dreams are representative of the impending birth and act as a dress rehearsal, of sorts, for the labor and delivery to come.
Many woman actually dream of the entire birthing process.
And it is not uncommon for movie stars to suddenly appear in dreams during this time, a reflection of the starring role the woman is playing in her own life. Regardless of the specific nature of your dreams, it is important to remember that increased dream activity during pregnancy is normal. This responsibility can weigh a bit heavy. I explain to my pregnant patients that strange, anxiety-producing dreams are simply the psyche's way of processing all that the conscious mind is already rationalizing. So whether you are in your first trimester and dreaming of being naked in your kindergarten classroom or are in your third trimester and dreaming of giving birth in a barrel while shooting the rapids of Niagara Falls, know you are in good company.