You have more aches and pains The body very quickly begins to relax its joints, leading to more body aches with the second baby than the first.
Your afterpains are worse After your second baby, the uterus has less muscle tone than the first time, and is more aggressive at clamping down as quickly as possible to decrease your chances of bleeding.
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Skip to main content. Healthy pregnancy. Home Healthy pregnancy. Pregnancy stages and changes. Actions for this page Listen Print. Summary Read the full fact sheet. On this page. Changes to your body that may indicate pregnancy More about morning sickness Pregnancy stages Your feelings and emotions during pregnancy Depression during pregnancy Anxiety during pregnancy Other serious issues during pregnancy Where to get help.
In early pregnancy, you may experience some or all, or even none of the following symptoms: aches and pains possibly in your lower abdomen and in your joints morning sickness , which may be nausea or actual vomiting, and does not just happen in the morning constipation food cravings and aversions heartburn and indigestion a need to urinate more often back pain tiredness vaginal thrush skin changes and itching, and possibly skin tags haemorrhoids also known as piles leg cramps restless legs leg twitching at night varicose vein swelling in your ankles, feet and hands dizziness or fainting fatigue, or lack of energy nasal problems, or shortness of breath larger, tender breasts.
More about morning sickness The first thing to know about morning sickness is that it can hit you at any time of day. The good news is that you may feel better if you: drink small amounts of fluid, often. In some extreme cases, women need to be rehydrated in hospital, using intravenous fluids. Pregnancy stages We talk about three stages of pregnancy: first trimester, second trimester and third trimester. First trimester In the first trimester: You feel really tired and possibly nauseous.
You gain 1 or 2 kilograms, or maybe less if you have morning sickness. Most of this weight is in the placenta which feeds your baby , your breasts, your uterus and extra blood. Your heartbeat and breathing rate are faster. Your breasts become tender, larger and heavier. Your growing uterus puts pressure on your bladder, so you feel like you need to urinate a lot. You may feel swinging moods. You know exactly how you feel about having a baby, or you have no idea how to feel!
Second trimester In the second trimester: You start to feel better, with less fatigue, morning sickness and moodiness. You may feel your mind is wandering and not focused at work or at home. You gain about 6 kilograms. You may feel anxious about tests including an ultrasound done at this stage. But, if they find any health issues, these tests will ensure you and your baby receive the right care. Your hair may become thicker and your fingernails may become stronger. Or, your nails may be softer and break more easily.
You may crave some foods, such as sweet, spicy or fatty foods. You may not like the taste or smell of some foods. Likewise, if your water breaks before the onset of regular contractions, chances are that you will soon experience regular and more intense contractions.
If you've decided you don't want to have any more children after this pregnancy and you opt for tubal ligation , you may have the surgery while you're in the hospital for your delivery. Be sure to discuss this ahead of time during one of your prenatal visits. If you have federally funded health insurance, a consent form must be signed and dated 30 to days before the sterilization.
Some states waive the period to 72 hours. You can still change your mind later if you decide not to have the procedure. When and how to tell your child you're pregnant.
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Photo credit: Thinkstock. Will I have the same schedule of prenatal visits and tests? When should I tell my other child that I'm pregnant? Do I have to stop breastfeeding now that I'm pregnant again? Do I need to take childbirth classes again? How can I have a better second pregnancy experience and delivery if I was disappointed last time?
How can I make sure my other child is taken care of when I go into labor? Is it easier to predict when I'll go into labor the second time? Can I get my tubes tied while I'm in the hospital? Your second pregnancy bump may show earlier Your baby isn't growing any faster, but you may very well find that your pregnant belly pooches out a bit sooner than it did the first time.
For the same reason, you may carry your baby a little lower this time. You might feel more tired Many women say they feel more fatigued in subsequent pregnancies than during their first.
TIPS: Rest. Think about what you can do to cut back on unnecessary activities and carve out some rest time. Enlist your partner. Keep your partner involved and remind him or her that you may need some extra help. Ask for additional support.
Don't hesitate to call on other family members and friends if you need a hand. Eat well. Make sure you're getting all the nutrients you need, and stock up on energy-boosting foods for meals and snacks. Back pain could be a problem Back pain tends to be more common with each subsequent pregnancy, particularly if you experienced back pain with your first or previous pregnancy.
TIPS: Strengthening your abs may prevent or lessen low back pain as your pregnancy progresses. Find time to exercise whenever you can.
Always bend your knees and lift from a crouching position to minimize stress on your back. Don't lift anything heavier than 20 pounds. Consider a maternity support garment that will provide comfort and compression to your abdominal muscles.
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