Ob-Gyn Answers Most Commonly Asked Questions About Second Trimester of Pregnancy - What to Expect

(Disclaimer: This video does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911.)
Dr. Justine Reilly, an ob-gyn at UT Health Austin, answers the most commonly searched questions about pregnancy during the second trimester.
Justine Reilly, MD, is a board-eligible obstetrician-gynecologist in Women’s Health, a clinical partnership between Ascension Seton and UT Health Austin. Additionally, Dr. Reilly is an assistant professor in the Dell Medical School Department of Women’s Health.
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00:00 Intro - What to expect during the second trimester of pregnancy
00:18 What happens to my body in the second trimester?
00:54 Should I be eating more during the second trimester?
01:31 What symptoms are abnormal, and when should you call your doctor?
02:04 What symptoms are normal?
02:54 Are there specific screening tests or genetic testing that you should have in the second trimester?
03:41 What complications can arise during this trimester?
04:34 When will I feel my baby move and kick?
05:16 When should I start counting fetal kicks?
05:52 When may I learn the sex of my baby?
06:29 When should I start sleeping on my side?
07:28 Outro

[@annectialee3965]

I'm 14 weeks and bleeding a lot. I've had 4 ultrasounds and my baby is OK🤷🏾‍♀️ It's scary but I'm praying for a healthy full term baby.

[@anatudor340]

I totally relate with you! I used to bleed a lot at 10 weeks of pregnancy for more than a week and the baby and I were ok in the end. He was born healthy at 39 weeks and 3 days. Good luck and look after yourself and everything will be ok!

[@nomyaleloxolilizwe502]

I pray the Lord will sustain that pregnancy, your testimony is established in Jesus name. Amen

[@anatudor340]

@@nomyaleloxolilizwe502 I'll keep you in my prayers!

[@Denny-up3pi]

I had bleeding 2 times in my 1st trimester and for now baby is ok im 19 weeks so dont worry it might be nothing.

[@annectialee3965]

I lost the baby:( Taking a break and trying again. Thank you everyone for the kind words.

[@gs090]

Appreciate Dr. Reilly's approachable and straightforward answers here! Thank you :)

[@kelseyfam2087]

Sleeping on my side has been such a struggle. I normally sleep on my back but I’m 32 weeks so I sleep on my side ..it feels better to sleep on my left as I can feel my heart rate go up slightly on my right but I’m constantly flipping from side to side alllll night bc of how sore my hips get. Ahhh pregnant 🥰 so worth it

[@sibelb4152]

Do you have a pregnancy pillow? Mine changed my life! Mine is like a big upside down U shape that goes under your head and down each side like a body pillow. It's long enough to support my belly and leg all the way down to my ankle. And since it's on both sides I can switch during the night without having to rearrange pillows. I got mine on amazon for $65, it's by a brand called Mietz. I got the 65" long one - I'm 5'8" and it's perfect for me. I probably sound like a salesman but I am just that in love with it lol. Best of luck to you. :)

[@sibelb4152]

Also, I had the really sore hips too. They would get so tight I'd feel a cramping all the way down my legs. I think the most important thing is to make sure your hip, knee, and ankle are all in alignment for that top leg. If your hip or knee is higher than your ankle it puts strain on the hip. A foam roller on my hips/glutes worked wonders to correct it for me, but now the pregnancy pillow prevents it for me.

[@coCholate123]

I have high sugar level since I found out I am pregnant. Now on my 2nd trimester and is constantly injecting insulin. I hope that me and my baby will be fine and will complete this journey together healthy.

[@cook-coo-rook1986]

Same situation i am going through, hope you are doing alright.

[@sassyperry6382]

You and your baby will be in my thoughts and prayers

[@kameishaloves5804]

I cannot sleep on my back at all,or my right side,I sleep on my left side and has been since the 1st trimester.

[@anitaferencz8509]

I have been feeling kicks since week 16. Second pregnancy and I’m in the skinnier side.

[@askaojika5278]

I have a huge problem, I feel like not drinking water at all, in the morning, no tea for me , what I can eat well is only vegetables. Feeling tired always.

[@clarisakusuma5128]

Nooooo...keep forcing yourself at least 2.5L everyday..the last time I bleed in my 14 weeks, one of the trigger was dehydration said my emergency obgyn..because it triggered contraction. Hang on mommies!! all the hard works will be rewarded 😊😊

[@phumzasiko9308]

I'm 27weeks today i experienced that my twin A has a polyhydramnios and now am little bit scared and worried, i would like to know is there a possibility that i can give birth before time or? Your response will be appreciated

[@siwakhilezikodze3155]

Hie Dr,um 4 months pregnant and bleeding a lot I've been in ultrasound and they said My endometrium is 14mm Will my baby be okay pls help Doctor

[@Romina3127]

I’m 17 weeks and kind of not feeling any symptoms and stomach feels quiet haven’t felt kicks yet, should I be concerned? Or is this normal

[@EarlCox-xp8hs]

We have heard of someone pg and bleeding the whole nine months

[@coldcaller214]

Heard nothing about round ligament pain/discomfort

[@wuragolden125]

I was diagnosed with UTI in my first trimester, and my doctor prescribed an antibiotic, he said it was safe to use. I used it, but I was a bit concerned though cos I learnt it's not advisable to use antibiotics esp in the first trimester. I really hope the baby is fine, healthy. I'm in my 2nd trimester now.

[@amvl638]

Certain antibiotics are safest in the first and second trimester and others are safest in the third 😊 I wouldn’t worry! UTI’s and treatment of them are very common in pregnancy

[@adiviswanath]

How are you doing now

[@nova4010]

I was pregnant on the fifth of April, and after five weeks my husband returned from travel and had foreplay, next day I was bleeding non stop It was not much until the 29th of May age After 7 weeks The doctor told me that the fetus died in the fifth week, and I took medication to open the uterus and I did miscarriage , I was bleeding until Sunday June second the doctor said that ovulation is next Sunday, but on Monday I bleed some light spotting of blood until the fourth day I had Intercourse so I got more bleeding . My menstruation is usually light for 3 days. What should I do in order not to repeat the miscarriage experience? Was foreplay the cause of uterine bleeding? Do you think I didn’t have ovulation after the miscarriage? It was a regular mistake from the doctor? Or he doesn’t do a good job to calculate. Please give me your opinion

[@lehlogonoloramontja1042]

How can I get rid of acne on my chest,back and face....its bad

[@lisakmmoyo8090]

Seems normal in pregnancy it's caused by hormones. Just hang in there

[@DearMe2u]

I have a question. Since when has Human pregnancies lasted 10 months? When I was growing up and through my childbearing years, it was always 9 months of pregnancy. I know pretty much the exact day I got pregnant for all 4 of my pregnancies. My first pregnancy I conceived a week before my birthday in November and my son was born July 31st, the exact day the Dr. Gave me for his due date. So I was pregnant for around 36 weeks for each of my pregnancies. These day you have to be pregnant for at least 40 weeks. When did this happen?

[@grey7153]

It has always been 10 months lol. People just have babies at different times but a completely full term is 40 weeks but that doesn’t mean it isn’t common for women to have babies during 30-38 weeks. But science has always been 40 weeks

[@ekawumary9887]

I always feel cool and vomitting in my second trimester

[@pushpagupta661]

Jai shree ganesh har har mahadev jai shree krishna jai mata di plz mere bacche ki puri suraksha kijiye acche se is duniya m ajaye

[@ahhwe-any7434]

This made me feel a little better. I didn't even know I was a pregnant & im so far along ( a guesstimate of 5 mths...) that it feels forever to even get to an ultra sound. My first obgyn apt is this week & they'll focus more on my health instead. But bc I am so far along, they should schedule in another apt, not long after. The most common question ppl ask us is the gender & we have no clue. The smaller percentage is like ,"good, keep it a surprise." When we're both just dying to know. I want a boy & that's it. But if it's a girl. She just is. I told my hubby well have 10+ daughters if we have to. Just to get to a boy but I was kidding. But somexs I see the little girls & his moms catches me like it shouldn't be long. Just hope it's not a little girl. She knows we're hoping for a male. But it's like awwww. But I remember when my daughter was that small. Girls r like little dolls in cute dresses, lol. & just like that I miss having a mini female me. Then it's like oh. I already have 1 of those. Have no clue what it's like having a male version of me but I guess it'll be an adventure. Like everything else. Ppl be like ,"boys r easier"... 🤔🤷🏻‍♀️ yeah ok. Till he starts becoming destructive.

[@pineappleice100]

How did you not know with all those missed periods to take a test?

[@ogbuagufavourokeke1051]

Please what can make a pregnant woman been seeing her period? And what can she do to stop please reply

[@kameishaloves5804]

Some pregnant women still have periods during pregnancy,so I've heard.but that was not the case with me

[@saramations]

Pregnant women do not menstruate during pregnancy. They may have spotting or very light bleeding due to hormones, but they DO NOT shed endometrium (lining of the uterus) which is part of true menstruation. Period flow starts light, gets heavy, then light again. Apparently some women will spot through out her while pregnancy (which can be normal), but she's never truly menstruated.

[@NccuTrini15]

Go to the doctor...

[@kameishaloves5804]

My urine is extremely yellow,and it leaks even when I don't have to go to the bathroom. So I would put a pad down there and when I go to the bathroom it would be yellow the the discharge stopped at 12weeks

[@christinenandawula8094]

Try to drink more water

[@kristinaarndt6132]

If you are taking a lot of B vitamins it will turn your urine a bright almost neon yellow. Even if you drink a lot of water.

[@megbickford368]

Maybe you should get tested for a uti

[@pushpagupta661]

Please pray for my baby jai shree krishna

[@anniekazi5450]

I do not find it humorous to damage any girls period regularity. It's disgusting and discrimination. I advise all girls to watch out there are some really nasty girls/boys out there.

[@MrsMuffin11]

Anyone telling every pregnant woman that they should get the Covid vaccine is gonna be a hard no from me dawg ✌️✌️✌️

[@Lily-ou8jb]

couldn't listen beyond her blanket recommending pregnant women to get a covid vx - when these have not been tested on pregnant women and more and more stories are coming out about vx injuries. Highly irresponsible for a medical professional

[@jimenamagica]

People? Don't you mean WOMEN?

[@GirlCalledKau]

It's people. Get over yourself.

[@coldcaller214]

Yeah people ,I have seen men with vaginas on the phub

[@lotusrosemassagetherapy8134]

You lost me at "vaccinated and boosted". How in the world are you making such a blanket statement about an Emergency Use Only vaccine?