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How Your Partner's Body Changes During Pregnancy

The Second Trimester

By Wayne Parker, About.com

Month 4: Beginning to Be Obvious

  • This is typically the month when the whole world will begin to see the physical changes
  • Remember that every woman is different; how and when the pregnancy shows will depend on a number of factors.
  • She will likely have a brief respite from the overwhelming fatigue of the first three months. Usually during the fourth month, she'll begin to feel a little more "in the zone" in terms of the pregnancy.
  • However, there may be some new concerns like aching joints or skin problems. These are the result of the rapidly increasing levels of hormones in her system.

Month 5: The Best Month

  • Most pregnant moms think the fifth month is the best of all. A lot of the hard work her body has been doing takes a break. She will have more energy.
  • The baby will be moving around a little by this stage. At the right moments, you'll be able to feel the baby moving with a well placed hand on her abdomen.
  • She is still producing more blood; this may often cause her to feel a little light headed.

Month 6: Feeling It More

  • A little more fatigue will set in during this month
  • You and your partner will see noticeable changes in her breasts. Her areolae will get larger and darker; and will likely stay that way until after the birth
  • She will also generally experience a slight drop in blood pressure during this stage as her body adjusts to the growing baby and the baby's demand for blood

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