This pregnancy education lesson was designed by a panel of physicians, nurses, midwives and health educators. In addition, it was reviewed by real pregnant women and their partners. The second trimester of pregnancy is a time of great change - emotionally and physically. You re showing and the whole world begins to know that you are pregnant.
Weight becomes a huge issue for many women.
The ideal weight gain is about one pound per week during the second trimester. Gaining more weight could put a strain on your body and may increase the chance of other medical problems. This additional weight is distributed to your baby, womb, bag of waters, placenta and breasts. You also put on pounds as your blood supply increases and your body adds to its fat storage to get ready for breastfeeding. Many women worry about gaining too much weight.