During the second trimester of pregnancy, the baby goes a long way: if at the beginning of this period he weighs only 25 grams, then by the end his weight is 760 grams. The brain, nervous and skeletal systems are actively developing. The kidneys and bladder work, urine enters the amniotic fluid, which changes every three hours. Meconium is formed in the intestines - original feces, which will pass in the first days of the baby's life.
At 18-20 weeks of gestation, a woman will be able to feel the baby’s movements. If this is not your first pregnancy, this will happen sooner. The fruit turns over, somersaults. Reacting to your emotional state, he can become more active, experiencing with you.