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The Second Trimester Month 4: Weeks 16-20 Some providers recommend a blood test during this month for spinal cord, brain and abdominal wall defects. The recommendation for almost all pregnant women is to have an ultrasound at around 20 weeks to examine be sure to bring a support person! If you weren’t showing before, you probably are now — and you can start to transition to comfortable maternity clothing.
Month 5: Weeks 20-24 Although you can no longer wear your favor ite jeans, this is a time when many expectant moms are feeling pretty good. Go ahead and plan some pampering around town or even a “babymoon.” Keep up with your healthy diet and exercise regimen. You’ll keep seeing your provider once a month.
Month 6: Weeks 24-28 During month six your provider will recom mend a test for gestational diabetes and anemia, and often a tetanus and whooping
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cough booster shot to protect your baby after birth. Women with certain blood types will need an extra immunization to protect future pregnancies from complications. You can start to ask friends and neighbors for pediatrician recommendations — call to ask if the providers are accepting new patients and get on the list.
The Third Trimester Month 7: Weeks 28-32 Welcome to your third trimester! Some women like to do hospital tours, breastfeed ing classes and “infant care 101” or CPR courses. This is also a good time to have a ing to fall, so make sure to get plenty of rest and hydration to keep you and your growing baby healthy.
Month 8: Weeks 32-36 If you haven’t already, you’ll likely start seeing your provider at least every two weeks at this point. She will review signs of preterm labor or ruptured membranes and she will begin teaching you how to count your baby’s kicks. Your provider will check your baby’s
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