Checklist for the second trimester of pregnancy.
• Get a second prenatal screening between 16 and 20 weeks of gestation.
• Monitor your hemoglobin levels and eat foods rich in iron to prevent the development of anemia.
• Buy a special pregnancy pillow and sleep on your left side.
• To prevent complications from developing, get vaccinated against influenza before cold season.
• Choose comfortable, non-restrictive clothing for your growing belly.
• If you were planning to travel, then the second trimester is the best time: flights are absolutely not dangerous.
• Consider a maternity photo shoot: a rounded belly and a good mood in the second trimester will help you.
• To prevent swelling, minimize salt intake, which retains water in the body.