Second Trimester of Pregnancy

The second trimester of pregnancy, which lasts from week 14 to week 27, is frequently regarded as the finest time of pregnancy. Many people experience a reduction in morning sickness and exhaustion at this stage of the pregnancy. During this trimester, your foetus (unborn child) will also continue to develop, gaining weight and assuming the characteristics of a new born. During the second trimester, you’ll have an ultrasound to check sure your foetus is growing normally and to determine their sex.

14 weeks pregnant

Your baby’s tiny features make different expressions. And you may feel more energetic and less nauseous.

Baby in utero at 15 weeks

15 weeks pregnant

Your baby can perceive light and develop taste buds. Do you have a stuffy nose? It’s a surprising pregnancy side effect.

Baby in the womb at 16 weeks

16 weeks pregnant

Get ready for a growth spurt. Over the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and increase his length by inches.

Baby in the womb at 17 weeks

17 weeks pregnant

Your baby’s skeleton changes from soft cartilage to bone and the umbilical cord grows stronger and thicker.

Baby in the womb at 18 weeks

18 weeks pregnant

Your baby’s genitals are developed enough to be seen on an ultrasound. Hungry? An increase in appetite is now normal.

Baby in the womb at 19 weeks

19 weeks pregnant

Go ahead and sing: your baby may be able to hear you! And if your sides hurt, it could be girdle pain.

Baby in utero at 20 weeks

20 weeks pregnant

Congratulations, you are halfway through your pregnancy! Your baby is now swallowing more and producing meconium.

Baby in utero at 21 weeks

21 weeks pregnant

Can you feel your baby moving? Those early flutters turn into full-fledged kicks. Cool fact: she now has eyebrows!

Baby in utero at 22 weeks

22 weeks pregnant

Your baby is beginning to look like a miniature new-born. And your growing belly can turn into a hand magnet.

Baby in utero at 23 weeks

23 weeks pregnant

When you are out, your baby can feel the movement. Pretty soon you may notice swelling in your ankles and feet.

Baby in utero at 24 weeks

24 weeks pregnant

Your baby is long and slender, like an ear of corn. And your growing uterus is now the size of a football.

Baby in utero at 25 weeks

25 weeks pregnant

Your little one will start adding some baby fat and growing more hair. Your hair can also look extra shiny.

Baby in utero at 26 weeks

26 weeks pregnant

Your baby breathes in and out small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is a good breathing exercise.

Baby in utero at 27 weeks

27 weeks pregnant

Do you feel a tickle? Your baby may hiccup. He also opens and closes his eyes and even sucks his fingers.