Second Trimester
During the second trimester, fatigue and morning sickness decrease considerably, and you are generally left feeling a lot more energetic, making it an ideal time to start planning better for the arrival of your baby and get a proper amount of physical exercise. We will work on one of the first photo shoots for your baby with an ultrasound to check the progress against recommended development targets. The backache, weight gain, and breast enlargement that you may experience during this trimester are likely due to the rapid growth of your baby. We will discuss any such concerns you may have and provide you with an evidence-based recommendation on the proper ways to reduce any discomfort.
Second Trimester Roadmap and Todo List :
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Blood test btw 15-20 weeks: MSAFP - screening for spinal cord abnormalities
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Anatomy scan: 19-21 weeks: SVMFM/Obstetrix MFM
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Hospital registration at 20 weeks. Consider taking the virtual tour, birthing videos and birthing classes offered by the hospital.
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GTT and Urine culture at 24-28 weeks
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Pediatrician research: Dr. Rekha Udupa, Dr. Geetha Thippeswamy, etc. List can be emailed.
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Flu vaccine is offered in the flu season.
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If Rh negative blood type: Rhogam injection given at 28 weeks.
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Check weekly BP ( every Monday) starting 24 weeks and sync with Lovu App or email us value through the patientfusion portal.
Commonly encountered second trimester discomfort
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Constipation Remedies (at home):
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Senna Tea.
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Docusate Sodium 100mg 2x a day (Stool softener) available OTC.
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MiraLAX (available OTC).
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Banana & Prune Juice.
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Acidity - decrease greasy and spicy foods
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Tums (No more than 8 a day)
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Pepcid 20mg 2x a day
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Fever: Tylenol 500mg every 4-6 hours as needed
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Backpain
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Round ligament pain
When should I go to the hospital?
​(No Need to Call anyone to ask, just head over to the hospital if….)
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Ruptured membrane, continuous leakage of fluid
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S/s of preeclampsia: BP > 140/90 : contact clinic/ go to l&d
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Painful uterine contractions for more than 4 hours
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Vaginal bleeding: Period like bleeding