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Pregnant For The Second Time? What To Expect!

If you think your pregnancy went well for your first baby, don't expect it to be a smooth road when you are pregnant for the second time! When a woman is pregnant, her body varies from day to day, especially in the first trimester of the pregnancy. So, for the second pregnancy, you might be expecting to have an easy one, but don't be overjoyed as it can be vice versa.

You might have come across many women, who have had their second baby, telling you that their second pregnancy wasn't easy at all, and that they have had worse cravings and problems. No pregnancy is similar.

HOW TO PREPARE THE FIRST CHILD WITH THE SECOND BABY?

When you are pregnant for the second baby, you will have different problems which need to be treated with the help of your gynecologist. However, if the problem is not that much great but basics like nausea, giddiness and swollen feet, then here are some of the health problems and other things to expect when you are pregnant for the second time:

Back Pain

Back Pain

With the second pregnancy, there is a chance that you will have a lot more back pain than the first. If you did not do enough exercise to get your abdominal muscles back in shape after your last delivery, you will have back pain during your second pregnancy.

A Lot More Tired

A Lot More Tired

When you are pregnant for the second time, you will have no time for rest and feeling a lot more tired is something you can expect. Looking after your toddler itself will keep you busy and tired. Get help from your partner since you need to take care of yourself during your second pregnancy.

More Worries

More Worries

A woman pregnant with her second child can expect to show pregnancy-related mood swings and worries a month earlier than she did for the first time around.

Stretch Marks

Stretch Marks

With the second pregnancy, you will have more stretch marks than the first. So, be ready with all the natural ingredients to apply on those nasty marks.

Urination

Urination

You shouldn't be surprised if you run to the loo more often. This is one of the things to expect in the second pregnancy. Don't be worried over it, since the second child appears to be a lot lower than the first resulting in pressure on your bladder.

Breech Cases

Breech Cases

More than 80 percent of women who have their second baby get this problem of the baby being breeched. You can avoid it by exercising regularly and keeping your body active.

Earlier Due Date

Earlier Due Date

One of the things to expect in your second pregnancy is an earlier due date. The second pregnancy differs from the first as labour and delivery time are shorter the second time around.

Story first published: Thursday, March 6, 2014, 22:12 [IST]
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