What happens in the second trimester?
The second trimester is from 17 weeks to 28 weeks of pregnancy.
In the second trimester, there will be more brightness; if there were dark clouds, they will slowly begin to dissolve. You notice that you are getting more energy and for most pregnant women, this is when the nausea comes to an end. That clears up!
It also feels incredibly cozy in your stomach because from an average of 16 weeks, you can feel your child moving in your belly. This is the trimester in which your child's organs are checked in the 20-week ultrasound and you have already reached half of your pregnancy. Many pregnant women then dare to look ahead and start preparing for childbirth and the maternity period, and there will be one more. babymoon planned to still enjoy the time together or a renovation or move to make room for the baby.
What happens in the third trimester?
The third trimester is from 29 weeks to 42 weeks.
In the third trimester, everything is slower. Your body is getting heavier, you are carrying 2 to 15 kg more weight than before your pregnancy. It's like carrying a watermelon everywhere you go every day. You're still springing up before your leave starts because, of course, you want to leave everything tidy for your colleagues. Once you've reached 34 weeks, you'll immediately understand why it's valuable to go on leave instead of 36 weeks. Your body and head are in position baby. Your world is now supposed to become a little smaller so that you can rest and focus on the biggest achievement of your life: the birth of your child.
What happens in the fourth trimester?
Is there another trimester? Yes, the fourth trimester is from the first day of your postpartum period to week 12.
We see childbirth as a deadline, but that's when it starts. The fourth trimester is about the transition from pregnancy to motherhood. You are going to get to know your child better, this is the basis of attachment, you need time to process the birth (even if it went very well) and your body needs weeks to months to recover. In some cultures, the first 40 days after giving birth are sacred. In these six weeks, women have a lot of bed rest, are cared for by the women around them and eat warm, nourishing dishes that promote recovery. You can read more about this in the book First forty days.
New Life Circle Events
We have developed four events that support you in every trimester of your pregnancy. Each trimester, you meet with other pregnant women who are in the same trimester. It is a very safe setting, to share, experience and deepen together.
Do you need to rest more? Do you feel an adequate connection with the baby growing in your belly? Are there any obstructing thoughts about your upcoming role as a mother or are you just afraid of giving birth?
By doing specific exercises, we investigate what's going on with you and what needs more attention. And this is especially necessary in our busy city life where you have to keep your balls up. It is an anchor in your pregnancy that makes you slow down and reflect on this wonderful process.