The period of 13th week to 28th week of pregnancy is the second trimester. The second trimester of pregnancy is mostly enjoyed by the women as they find this stage much easier than the first trimester. Some of the earlier symptoms like morning sickness would disappear at the second trimester of pregnancy. Thus, it becomes easier for the women and she enjoys at this stage. At this stage the fetus grows completely looking like human and could be identified. The baby also the mother goes through various changes. The baby moved inside the body at the end of the fifth month of pregnancy. At the end of the fifth month or the start of sixth month the baby’s brain would starts functioning. There would appear stretch marks on the body on the pregnant woman.

Changing conditions

At this stage the baby grows completely like the hums. However the head of the fetus is larger and is not in proportion to the body. The fetus performs all the functions that the humans do. The muscles start to move also the body excretes urine from time to time in amniotic fluid. At this stage the baby does not get affected by any drugs and is safe from get infected by anything. From the seepage and placenta surface, amniotic fluid continuously gets added. The fetus swallows the fluid and the fluid continues to change. Fetus also starts breathing at this stage. A bridge to his nose is formed. A thin, transparent, and downy air, lanugo starts covering in order to protect. The eyelashes and eyelids are formed. The teeth begin to develop so also the toe and finger nails could be identified better. The vocal cord develops at this stage. The heat beats at about 120 to 160 beats in a minute. By the baby keeps growing and at ten end of sixth month it grows upto 14 inches and weighs 900 gms. At the end of this stage the baby grows completely and looks like a miniature human. The sex organs are developed in the body of the baby at the second trimester of pregnancy. Baby girl’s body would develop eggs in the ovaries. One can see the size and the shape of the baby very clearly.

Visit doctor

The pregnant woman at this stage too undergoes various changes. The pregnant woman should intake enough amounts of iron and other minerals. The food must include lean meat, fish, lentils, legumes, spinach, fruits, leafy vegetables, etc. The meals should include minerals in right amount in the food. The pregnant woman should go for regular checkups and keep a track on the fetal’s heartbeat, size, shape, height of uterus, blood pressure, urine, and any other discomforts. The pregnant woman should consult the doctor as soon as possible. Special care should be taken in order to avoid miscarriages.