Health & Pregnancy
Second Trimester
Every stage of pregnancy brings different issues and concerns. Use this part of the guide as a roadmap to the second trimester of your pregnancy journey.
What to Expect
The second trimester of pregnancy spans from week 13 to week 27 of your pregnancy.
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Prenatal Tests
Here are the prenatal tests you may face in the second trimester of your pregnancy.
Amniocentesis is performed to look for certain types of birth defects.
The quad marker screen predicts the likelihood of certain problems occurring with a pregnancy.
All women should be screened for gestational diabetes during pregnancy.
Health Concerns
At some point in pregnancy between morning sickness and labor pains, you may experience another unwelcome aspect of being pregnant: back pain.
What causes preeclampsia and eclampsia? Who is at risk, and what are the signs?
Heartburn is an irritation of the esophagus that is caused by stomach acid and is a common part of pregnancy.
When the placenta blocks the cervix, it is called placenta previa. Here’s how you can lower your risk.
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