Common Pregnancy Concerns During the Second Trimester

In this article www.associatedcontent.com/article/439333/5_common_pregnancy_concerns_during.html, I addressed some of the most commonly asked questions on pregnancy message boards during the first trimester. The questions certainly do not end after the first trimester, however, so in this article, I will be addressing common concerns for the second trimester. As exciting as this trimester can be there are also many changes happening very quickly which can cause confusion and worry for the mother-to-be. Here are the most common questions and their answers.

Why do I look fat instead of pregnant?- As many women start to finally feel more like themselves after the sickness and fatigue of the first trimester, their thoughts start to run to the day when they can start to wear cute maternity tops and have friends and family comment on their cute "baby belly". However, pregnant women are often disappointed to find that while their waistline is getting thicker, their stomach looks more like they are carrying a couple of extra pounds of Oreos than a baby. Have no fear though, most women find that this stage only lasts for a month or so and then their belly starts poking out appropriately. Feel free to start wearing maternity shirts even if you don't really NEED them. They will be comfortable and loose-fitting and can help to both hide the extra bulges in the hips and accentuate the "baby belly" once it does start to show.