Your baby
This is the final week of your second trimester. Your baby has been hiccupping for a while, and you may now start to feel it as tiny, rhythmic jumps. The lungs and brain are continuing their important development, and baby's sleeping and waking patterns are becoming more established. Your little one can open and close their eyes and respond to light filtering through your belly.
Your body
You may notice leg cramps, especially at night, along with backaches and occasional restless legs. Heartburn, mild swelling, and shortness of breath can continue as your baby grows. Some women begin to feel more tired again as the demands on their body increase heading into the third trimester.
This week
Stretch your calves before bed to help prevent nighttime leg cramps, and keep up with calcium and hydration. Rest when you can and ease into a comfortable evening routine to support better sleep. As you approach the third trimester, confirm your upcoming appointment schedule with your provider, since visits often become more frequent. Call your provider right away if you have sudden swelling in your face or hands, a headache that will not go away, changes in your vision, or pain under your ribs on the right side.
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