Second Trimester

(3-6 ½ Months of Pregnancy)
12-27 Weeks

Appointments
• Usually every 4 weeks
• Check baby's heart beat
• Measure uterine growth
• Check blood pressure, urine, weight
• Blood test to check for possible diabetes (26-28 weeks)
• Blood test offered to check for risk of Down's Syndrome or Spina Bifida (16-20 weeks)
• Umbilical cord blood banking options
• Counseling and answering questions

Ultrasound
• Routine at 18-20 weeks
• Level II for mother over 35 years at 17-20 weeks
• Amniocentesis as needed or requested

Classes (Take at 20-34 Weeks)
• Childbirth
• Breastfeeding
• Daddy boot-camp
• Infant CPR

Hospital Information
• Pre-Register for delivery and classes at either Paradise Valley or Scottsdale Shea Hospitals
• Choose your pediatrician (Check with your insurance for approved doctors)
• Request tours at the hospitals

Physical Changes
• Backache
• Usually a decrease in nausea and vomiting
• Weight gain
• Varicose veins
• Constipation
• Hemorrhoids
• Fatigue
• Vaginal mucousy discharge
• Begin to feel baby's movement (17-22 weeks)

Baby Growth
• 14 weeks 1 ounce, 4 ½ inches
• 18 weeks ½ pound, 6 inches
• 22 weeks 1 pound, 10 inches
• 26 weeks 2 pounds, 12 inches

Problems to Report
• Bleeding
• Watery discharge
• Menstral-like cramps
• Backache that comes and goes with or without cramping
• Not feeling the baby move after 23 weeks
• Accident or fall
• Fever or other illness