Successfully passed the first month of pregnancy, you start to experience nausea, vomiting and other changes in your body. Is the fetus in the womb okay? Read this to understand the conditions in the second month of pregnancy. Fetal Conditions
In the second month, the length of the fetus of about 1.25 to 2.5 cm with hollow eyes that began to form, but still closed. Although the skull has not been formed, the process of formation of the brain has already begun. Embryo brain in the form of two protrusions that grow on the head contains the cells that will form the two hemispheres of the brain (cerebrum). Her hands and legs also began to take shape although not perfect. Occasionally the fetus moves, but the mother can not feel it. Growing group of cells will also be a tooth. Genital organs were beginning to form and move towards the place, it determines it would be a boy or a girl. Her heart was beating strongly and regularly as much as 120 times per minute to draw blood to the tissue being formed. Cardiac blood flow allows a variety of life processes in the body of the fetus takes place. Fetal digestive organs began an active and start functioning kidneys.
The physical condition of mother
In the second month of this, various changes of pregnancy began to appear. Fuller breasts, darkening of the color of the areola (the pigmented area around the nipple) and sweat glands on the areola become prominent. Pregnancy hormones will make a pregnant woman to urinate and sweat. Blood volume also increased to supply oxygen and food for fetal growth process. Needs an increased blood supply makes the heart work harder pregnant women. The enlarged uterus makes the lungs depressed, sometimes causing shortness of breath and tired. Hormonal changes will make a pregnant woman’s body often experience morning sickness, hair and skin more oily or dry. In addition, pregnant women often experience swelling of the gums, forming tartar or gum bleeding. The mechanism that slows down digestion making pregnant women also experience constipation.
Psychological condition of mothers
Mood swings, anxiety about pregnancy and birthing process can create stress to pregnant women have trouble sleeping. Following several complaints arise such as weakness, dizziness, back pain or loss of appetite. If not addressed can disrupt fetal growth and development. Desist stress by thinking positive, grateful and express anxiety pregnancy with husband, friends or other family members who will relieve anxiety. Take time to rest in between activities. If pregnant women have trouble sleeping could sleep, do fun activities such as reading, listening to music, or exercise.