Let's figure out what to do if it shoots in the breast? The mammary glands are an extremely sensitive organ to the slightest changes in a woman's body. Stress, overload, hormonal disruptions - all this affects the condition of the breast. Pain in the mammary gland is a common symptom that accompanies both serious diseases and non-dangerous functional disorders.
It is worth worrying if the pain occurs systematically or lasts for a long time. It is also necessary to see a doctor if the discomfort is accompanied by increased sensitivity of the nipples, breast swelling and a feeling of heaviness.
It is important to understand that a large number of different diseases can cause such symptoms. Only a specialist can determine the exact cause based on the results of a full diagnosis. You can independently clarify the symptoms, find out how dangerous they are. But self-diagnosis will not replace a doctor's consultation.
There are several classifications of chest pain. First of all, you need to find out how and where exactly it hurts. This will help narrow the spectrum of possible diseases.
According to the frequency, they are distinguished:
- Cyclic. Occur with a certain frequency, most often before the start of the menstrual cycle.
- Non-cyclic. Occur suddenly and for no apparent reason, not related to the hormonal background. First of all, intercostal neuralgia or the consequences of injuries and bruises can be suspected.
Cyclic
How to identify cyclic pain:
- Closely related to menstruation, they appear in a certain phase of the cycle.
- The pain is aching and dull, may radiate to the armpits.
- Nodules may be felt in the chest.
- There are other signs of inflammation - the temperature rises slightly, the chest swells.
- The pain is symmetrical and manifests itself in both mammary glands.
- Age from 20 to 40 years.
All of these symptoms indicate the so-called cyclic pain syndrome. It can be manifested by half of these symptoms.
Non-cyclic
How to identify non-cyclic pain:
- It can be burning, sharp, shooting.
- It is localized more often in one breast.
- May not be accompanied by discomfort or other symptoms.
- There is no connection with the menstrual cycle.
- Most often occurs in women during menopause.
The nature may be:
- Shooting pain
- Dull
- Acute
- stabbing
- cutting
- Aching
- Pulsating
- Pulling
- burning
If the pain in the chest is shooting, you can suspect almost anything: from injuries to tumors. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to other signs of the disease, and when going to the doctor, describe the picture of the disease as accurately as possible.
It is important to remember especially dangerous symptoms that indicate serious diseases if the pain:
- occurs daily for 10 days or more
- intensifies over time
- observed in exactly the same place
- interferes with daily activities and does not go away without painkillers
When these symptoms appear, it is important to consult a doctor immediately. Severe pain in the mammary gland requires diagnosis and treatment.
Causes of pain
The reasons can be very different:
- Individual features of anatomy. Pain can be provoked by injuries, cysts, and surgical interventions.
- Taking certain groups of drugs, usually a hormonal profile. This also includes oral contraceptives.
- Breast size. In some girls with a large size, the chest often shoots through, as the increased load on the muscles and ligaments affects.
- Acid imbalance. The lack of fatty acids leads to increased sensitivity of the breast.
And of course, if the chest shoots, some diseases of the mammary glands can be suspected.
Probable diseases
First you need to eliminate the factor of injury. The chest may hurt for a long time after the bruise. If there is no apparent reason for the symptoms that occur, the pain is caused by one of the breast diseases.
Shooting pain is typical for such diseases:
- Intercostal neuralgia is most often manifested by shooting in the chest. This is a disease that develops due to damage to nerve fibers. Pain is observed not only in the chest, but also in the back and lower back. The main signs of the disease: pain occurs in attacks, increases with sharp inhalations and exhalations, when walking and pressing on the chest.
- Mastopathy is a benign neoplasm of the mammary gland. Symptoms: seals and proliferation of breast tissues, fluid from the nipple. Symptoms are observed immediately in both mammary glands. The pain is often aching, but can shoot, especially at the very beginning of the development of the disease. Treatment is predominantly conservative. Mastopathy can lead to the development of a cancerous tumor, so it is important to start treatment on time.
- Fibroadenoma of the breast is a tumor surrounded by a capsule. Treatment is complicated, since it is difficult to get to the tumor, the capsule protects it from the effects of drugs. Symptoms: compaction with clear contours, sometimes pain. Shooting pain occurs with fibroadenoma in cases where the tumor compresses the nerve endings.
- Mastitis is an inflammatory disease. It is characterized by shooting and throbbing pain, which can be replaced by dull and aching. This is an infectious disease, treatment depends on the pathogen. The disease often occurs during lactation.
Diagnosis and examination
The doctor will listen to all complaints, conduct an initial examination and send for examination. The diagnostic method is chosen in such a way as to obtain confirmation or refutation of the primary diagnosis. It is important to get a complete picture of the state of the mammary glands.
Currently, the following diagnostic methods are used:
- Ultrasound examination - is appointed most often, along with mammography.
- Mammography is an X-ray examination.
- Ductography is an X-ray contrast study.
- Thermography is a study of the breast using a thermal imager.
- Pneumocystography - puncture of the cyst.
- A biopsy is the removal of abnormal tissue for examination in a laboratory.
According to the results of the examination, appropriate treatment is prescribed. Often, diagnostics show that there is no specific somatic disease and the symptoms are caused by functional disorders. Then symptomatic treatment is selected.
Treatment depends on the diagnosed disease and can be both surgical and conservative. Operations are performed if the neoplasm does not go away with conventional therapy or has a high risk of degeneration into cancer. Conservative treatment is prescribed in all other cases.
Who is at risk
The risk group is women and girls who are much more likely to develop dangerous diseases. They need to monitor the condition of the mammary glands especially carefully.
The risk group includes:
- Nulliparous women, as well as those who refused breastfeeding.
- Girls and women who have undergone artificial termination of pregnancy.
- Patients with a hereditary predisposition to cancer (patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer among close relatives).
- Girls with diabetes and obesity.
- Girls with an unstable psychological state, prone to stress and depression.
- Patients with diseases of the genitourinary and endocrine systems.
- Those who have undergone breast trauma or breast surgery.
- Girls with bad habits.
The best prevention is regular examinations, as well as maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Absolutely all breast diseases can be successfully cured if therapy is started at the very beginning of the disease.
Tips from mammologists:
- Avoid stress, maintain a good psychological state.
- Wear the right underwear - you need to choose a bra that will not squeeze the chest.
- Get rid of bad habits - addiction to alcohol and smoking negatively affects women's health.
- If you experience any unpleasant symptoms, contact your doctor.
The chest is an extremely sensitive organ that reacts to the slightest changes in the body. Therefore, every girl should take care of the health of the mammary glands.
Pregnancy is a special state for any woman. The joy of the upcoming motherhood overwhelms the woman. However, the period of bearing a child in some women proceeds calmly and without complications, while others are constantly under the supervision of doctors. But both in those and in others, pregnancy is accompanied by unpleasant pain in the chest. Only they bother someone in the first period, and someone in the last stages of pregnancy. Why does the chest hurt during pregnancy, and how can you eliminate or weaken their manifestation.
Causes of chest pain during pregnancy.
It is no secret that when pregnancy occurs in the female body, numerous changes begin that prepare it for bearing and giving birth to a baby. Chest pain is one of the signs of these changes, indicating, as a rule, the position of the woman. In the female body, there is a sharp jump towards an increase in the level of sex hormones progesterone, estrogen and prolactin, as well as the pregnancy hormone - chronic gonadotropin. Under the influence of the latter, the milk lobules and ducts of the mammary glands undergo serious changes, which indicates the preparation of the body for breastfeeding. As a result of these changes, the breasts begin to increase in size, become heavy and swollen against the background of improved blood flow, as well as growth of the mammary glands and proliferation of fatty tissues. Since more blood begins to flow into the thoracic region, the vascular network can appear quite clearly on the chest. In addition, during pregnancy, many women experience swelling and darkening of the nipples, while colostrum can be secreted from them. Often, the sensitivity of the mammary glands (breasts or nipples) is so high that chest pains are very strong, causing significant discomfort to the expectant mother.
Despite these unpleasant sensations during pregnancy, you should not be afraid of them, all this is a normal process of preparing the body for the imminent feeding of the baby. In addition, according to mammologists and gynecologists, all the changes that occur in the female body during this period help the development of the woman's milk lobules. However, this can only happen during pregnancy. All this has a beneficial effect on the condition of the mammary glands, which in the future will be less susceptible to oncological diseases (cancer) and mastopathy.
Such changes during the cherished nine months for each particular woman occur in different ways. For some, their manifestation is carried out to a greater extent, for someone to a lesser extent, individually or all at once. Many women complain of tingling or burning in the nipples, someone notes only the darkening of the nipples, someone just becomes hypersensitive in the absence of other symptoms, and someone compares their feelings with the sensations before menstruation. Many pregnant women experience pain with pressure or touching movements. Often, women in a position for a consultation with a mammologist note an increased sensitivity of the breast to cold. But there are those who have the period of preparation of the body for feeding goes so smoothly that they do not even notice any discomfort. In this case, according to many psychologists, this happens in women who are positive about pregnancy. Allegedly, against this background, a woman does not feel pain and discomfort at all while in position.
Very often, a woman in a position is concerned about the opposite problem - the cessation of chest pain. As a rule, any pain and discomfort leave a woman at the end of the first and beginning of the second trimester (weeks 10-12). This phenomenon is absolutely normal, but it is not observed in everyone. The cessation of pain in the chest during pregnancy worries women due to the fact that sometimes such symptoms are one of the signs of a missed pregnancy. In this case, you should not panic, you need to go to an appointment with a doctor observing you.
If chest pains during pregnancy are severe, then you should visit not only a gynecologist, but also a mammologist to rule out various problems that are not related to pregnancy.
How to relieve chest pain during pregnancy.
The main thing in this situation is to wear the “right” underwear, that is, made from natural fabrics, seamless, and also pitted. Underwear should be comfortable, with wide straps, comfortable and of high quality. Properly selected underwear does not squeeze or rub the breasts and nipples, while holding it perfectly, which is necessary to prevent blood stasis. Today, for expectant mothers, special bras have been developed for each period of pregnancy development, which can be changed to a larger one as the breast grows. Such a bra is useful even during lactation.
If the breast is overly sensitive to any irritation, it is recommended not to remove such a bra during a night's sleep.
If there are cases of colostrum discharge from the chest, it is necessary to buy special hygiene pads in a bra at the pharmacy, designed to absorb such secretions and prevent irritation and discomfort against this background. These pads during the day should be replaced with clean ones, after washing and drying the breast. By the way, this procedure should be carried out daily with water at room temperature. Do not use soap during this procedure, it dries the skin.
At the beginning of the second trimester of pregnancy, breast hardening procedures should be carried out (air baths, contrasting wet rubdowns). All this will serve as an excellent
With the onset of the second trimester of pregnancy, almost the “golden time” for the expectant mother begins: toxicosis, most likely, is already in the past, the tummy is somewhat rounded, but not yet enough to add clumsiness and difficulties to the woman. The second trimester of pregnancy, starting from the 13th week, becomes the most fertile period for the expectant mother: now you can walk in the fresh air, visit the pool or yoga classes, enjoy theatrical performances and read books without suffering from headaches and constant feeling of nausea.
With each week, pregnancy becomes noticeable to others: the figure of a woman is rounded, her breasts increase. Experts advise to slowly think about, which is recommended to start wearing from about the 20th week of pregnancy in order to avoid stretch marks and to eliminate the threat of abortion. At the same time, you can slowly begin to prepare your breasts for feeding, daily rubbing the mammary glands with a terry towel and taking air baths.
In the second trimester of pregnancy, one of the main periods of the intrauterine life of the baby also falls: by the 16th week, the laying of the baby's internal organs and the formation of the placenta are completed. So, from now on, the function of supplying oxygen and nutrients, as well as the responsibility to protect the child from the influence of many harmful substances and the penetration of infections, falls on the placenta.
Nausea in the second trimester of pregnancy
As a rule, nausea in the second trimester of pregnancy no longer bothers a woman - toxicosis with all the accompanying "charms" becomes an unpleasant memory of early pregnancy. By the second trimester, most pregnant women notice that nausea has disappeared, and an increased appetite has replaced it.
But, at the same time, do not forget that the body of each person is unique, and each woman “endures” pregnancy in different ways. Therefore, it is not surprising that some mothers, even with the onset of the second trimester of pregnancy, may complain of nausea, which usually occurs in the morning, immediately after waking up, or as a reaction to annoying unpleasant odors.
The usual methods of “fighting” this unpleasant phenomenon are used: you can cope with morning sickness by drinking water with lemon or tea immediately after waking up and snacking on cookies or crackers without even getting out of bed. Still, you should “look for” the most optimal foods, avoiding fatty foods. It is advisable to exclude all smells that provoke attacks of nausea - a sharp perfume, the aroma of pasties or fried onions (which of the women is “weak” for what).
In the case of debilitating nausea with constant regular bouts of vomiting, it is still worth consulting a doctor: this situation is considered a pathology and can be dangerous.
Discharge in the second trimester of pregnancy
If in the early stages, vaginal discharge does not change drastically either qualitatively or quantitatively, then the second trimester of pregnancy is usually distinguished by some increase in discharge. At the same time, pregnancies acquire a somewhat whitish milky color, and are distinguished by their unexpressed somewhat sour smell.
An increase in the intensity of discharge is a consequence of hormonal changes in the body, and one should be prepared for the fact that as the duration of pregnancy increases, the amount of discharge will also increase. If the discharge is not accompanied by itching and / or burning sensation and does not change color, you should not be alarmed. But you should be wary if:
- curdled or thick white discharge appears in the second trimester of pregnancy, causing discomfort in the form of itching or burning. Most likely, you will have to deal with thrush, which must be treated in order to avoid transmission of infection to the baby;
- bloody discharge appears. Perhaps they are provoked by erosion of the cervix, in addition, such discharge may signal a threat of miscarriage or premature birth (depending on the period);
- the discharge changes color, acquiring a greenish, yellow tint, or is distinguished by “foaminess”. Probably, we will talk about the accession of the infection;
- the discharge is transparent and has an unpleasant odor. The risk of developing bacterial vaginosis is great;
- the discharge is plentiful, while transparent and does not have a pronounced unpleasant odor. Perhaps this indicates irritation from some kind of influence (for example, as a reaction to panty liners, and then the situation can be changed by eliminating the irritant). Or there is leakage of amniotic fluid (you can install it using an indicator test sold at a pharmacy, or during an examination).
Pain in the second trimester of pregnancy
The most common complaints of this period regarding pain are pain in the lower back and pelvic region. Doctors explain such pains in the second trimester of pregnancy by a gradual increase in the uterus and, accordingly, an increase in the size of the abdomen.
But there should not be any pain in the abdomen. Therefore, if there are pulling pains in the abdomen, and even “reinforced” pains in the sacrum or hips, and even more so, in the presence of spotting, you should immediately consult a doctor - the risk of miscarriage is too high.
A very unpleasant phenomenon in the second trimester of pregnancy can be heartburn - as a result of squeezing the stomach by a growing uterus, and therefore the normal function of digestion is disturbed.
Again, due to an increase in the uterus in size and compression of the abdominal organs, constipation may develop. It is important to adhere to a proper diet and increase the amount of fiber in the diet; prunes, dried apricots and baked apples will also help to cope with constipation. Constipation must be avoided, because it’s not far from constant constipation to hemorrhoids, and this is much more serious and “painful” than just the inability to go to the toilet “by and large”.
Perhaps in the second trimester of pregnancy, the appearance of convulsions - painful involuntary muscle contractions in the calves and feet. This symptom may indicate a violation of mineral metabolism in the body and be caused by congestion in the legs. It is important to lead an active lifestyle, for joints and visiting the pool, do foot massage and pay attention to the quality of nutrition. So, calcium, magnesium and vitamin E should be present in the diet in sufficient quantities.
Colds in the second trimester of pregnancy
In the second trimester, as well as throughout pregnancy, a woman is still vulnerable to all sorts of colds. But, fortunately, a cold in the second trimester of pregnancy no longer poses such a danger as in the early stages of bearing a baby. And, nevertheless, it is necessary to treat colds, and, moreover, always with the intervention of a doctor - most of the medications are still banned, and a cold, albeit not on such a “scale”, can still cause great trouble.
So, at this stage, a cold can provoke the development of fetoplacental insufficiency, and due to violations of the functions of the placenta, there is a high risk of fetal hypoxia, fetal growth retardation. In addition, a cold in the second trimester of pregnancy can negatively affect the nervous system of the fetus, because right now it is actively developing.
If a woman catches a cold at the 14th week of pregnancy, the risk of miscarriage remains, in addition, endocrine system disturbances are possible (its formation is now being completed). At 16-17 weeks of pregnancy, a cold can affect the formation of the baby's bone tissue - active strengthening of the bones of the fetus lasts until the 18th week. A cold at 19-20 weeks of pregnancy is dangerous for a girl growing in the womb of her mother: during this period, the formation of baby eggs occurs, and viruses can have an extremely adverse effect on their number and functioning.
In connection with all of the above, the treatment of a cold in the second trimester of pregnancy should not be neglected. The treatment regimen should be discussed with the doctor, in any case, the woman is shown bed rest, drinking plenty of water, gargling with herbal decoctions with the addition of soda, and rinsing the nose with saline.
Temperature in the second trimester of pregnancy
But not always, unfortunately, colds are expressed only by mild ailments, in many cases, they are associated with a significant increase in temperature. It is believed that a significantly elevated temperature in the second trimester of pregnancy does not have a negative effect on the fetus - to a certain extent, negative effects are removed by the placental barrier, and the placenta also becomes an obstacle to the penetration of viruses and infections to the child. But, at the same time, it is necessary to be treated, and necessarily - following the treatment regimen prescribed by the doctor.
It should be remembered that in no case should Aspirin, Analgin, Nurofen be used to lower the temperature. Only preparations based on antipyretics are acceptable as an antipyretic, and then after consultation with a specialist. At the same time, if the temperature does not exceed 37.8-38 degrees, it is advisable to cope with the temperature syndrome with the help of folk remedies - using a decoction of lime blossom, tea with honey and raspberries, making cold compresses.
If a significantly elevated temperature is fixed without the accompanying symptoms of a cold in the form of a cough, runny nose and malaise, it may be caused by much more serious diseases. So, high temperature can be accompanied by pyelonephritis, tuberculosis, herpes and some other diseases that are dangerous for the development and normal formation of the fetus. Therefore, in the presence of fever without cold symptoms, you should always consult with a therapist and gynecologist, and also, if necessary, take tests.
As for the "subfebrile" states in the range of 37.2-37.5 degrees. Somewhat elevated temperature, inherent in the early period of pregnancy, may persist into the second trimester. But, at the same time, such temperature indicators in the second trimester of pregnancy can also be a sign of an ectopic position of the fetus. And therefore, also examinations and ultrasound, analyzes necessary at this time, acquire such importance.
Ultrasound in the second trimester of pregnancy
In the second trimester, the pregnant woman will undergo a second planned ultrasound, the optimal time for which is 20-24 weeks. By this time, ultrasound no longer provides for the mandatory preparation and conduct of it with a full bladder: there is enough already existing amniotic fluid.
During an ultrasound in the second trimester of pregnancy, a specialist evaluates the development of the fetus and the amount of amniotic fluid, determines the presence or absence of malformations of the internal systems and organs of the child, and specifies the gestational age. If for some reason during the first planned ultrasound it was not diagnosed, the doctor will inform mom and dad about its presence now. In addition, ultrasound in the second trimester of pregnancy can show the sex of the expected baby, however, often the baby turns his buttocks, which makes it impossible to determine.
The second scheduled ultrasound examination allows, among other things, to assess the condition of the placenta and umbilical cord, display data on the length of the cervix and the condition of the internal os.
Tests in the second trimester of pregnancy
In addition to ultrasound, tests are needed in the second trimester of pregnancy in the form of a clinical blood test (mainly to determine the level of hemoglobin) and a general urine test (to assess kidney function). In addition, a gynecological smear will be taken from the pregnant woman, and, if necessary, an analysis for TORCH infection.
In the second trimester of pregnancy, the so-called biochemical screening, or “triple test”, can be offered and carried out. This analysis involves a blood test for 3 main markers: human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and estriol. A triple test allows you to identify possible malformations and chromosomal abnormalities of the fetus, impaired formation of the spinal cord, hydrocephalus and some other pathologies. This "combined" analysis can be shown to those women who have already experienced pregnancy failure, those who have relatives with congenital developmental pathologies. However, it should be borne in mind that in any case, the diagnosis is not made based on the results of the analysis: the triple test is designed to determine whether the pregnant woman belongs to the risk group. The optimal time for biochemical screening is considered to be 16-18 weeks.
Signs of a missed pregnancy in the second trimester
One of the biggest tragedies that can happen in the second trimester of pregnancy is fetal fading. In principle, the cessation of development and subsequent death of the fetus, which, in fact, is a missed pregnancy, can also happen at an earlier date. The risk of freezing remains in the second trimester, the most dangerous in this regard is the period of 16-18 weeks.
The main signs that may indicate a fading pregnancy are:
- cessation or absence of fetal movements. Mommy can feel the first movements of the baby by 18-20 weeks (usually, movements are felt by multiparous women earlier). If the baby suddenly stops “moving” in the tummy from time to time, you should immediately consult a doctor - a specialist will listen to the fetal heartbeat with a stethoscope, and in case of poor performance (deaf or not audible pulse), he will prescribe an additional ultrasound;
- a possible fading of pregnancy may be signaled by changes regarding the mammary glands. So, for a frozen pregnancy, a decrease in the size of the breasts is characteristic, the mammary glands become soft, the secretion of colostrum stops;
- a specialist can diagnose pregnancy fading during a gynecological examination: by an ajar cervix, cessation of uterine growth, thick brown discharge and a specific red-pink color of the vagina.
Nutrition in the second trimester of pregnancy
Nutrition in the second trimester of pregnancy still plays one of the key roles for the normal formation of the fetus and the excellent well-being of the expectant mother. The main condition regarding the diet is that it must be balanced, provide the body of a woman and a child in the right quantities with the necessary nutrients and nutrients.
Mandatory on the mother's table is fish and lean meats (preferably boiled), which will become the main source of protein. Eggs, cottage cheese, dairy and sour-milk products will provide the calcium necessary at this stage, which is necessary for the normal formation of the child's bone tissue. Beef liver, buckwheat porridge, apples and tomato juice will supply the body with iron, the need for which increases day by day, and the lack of which can cause anemia. Vegetables and fruits in sufficient quantities in the diet are required - both as a source of vitamins and minerals, and as a "fuse" against constipation.
The quality of food is of great importance: during pregnancy it is better to refuse smoked meats, marinades, semi-finished products, all kinds of purchased ketchups, mayonnaises, sauces. In addition, it is worth limiting the consumption of sweets and flour products in order to avoid a jump in weight and not provoke the development of diabetes in pregnant women.
And, of course, alcohol is strictly prohibited in the second trimester of pregnancy, with a high degree of risk that has a negative impact on the development of the child. True, in some cases, experts allow red wine in small quantities, but only occasionally, always natural and unfortified, diluted by half with water.
Vitamins in the second trimester of pregnancy
The need for valuable substances, including vitamins, increases approximately 1.5 times during pregnancy. But this does not mean that a woman should a priori take vitamins in the second trimester of pregnancy in the form of multivitamin preparations, no way. So, the body of each person, do not tire of reminding doctors, is individual, which means that the needs of each pregnant woman are individual. Moreover, according to one of the theories, the body "knows how" to independently regulate needs and "distribute" reserves.
If in the recent past, many doctors almost without exception prescribed vitamin courses to pregnant women (and it is imperative to coordinate the intake of certain multivitamin preparations with a doctor), today many refuse to do so. It has been proven that the uncontrolled administration of vitamin complexes during pregnancy very often leads to the birth of large children, who, moreover, are born during a caesarean section (a woman who is too large is not always able to give birth naturally).
Therefore, all the same, doctors make the main “emphasis” in the issue of providing the body with vitamins on good nutrition, especially if the pregnant woman carefully monitors the diet, the pregnancy did not fall in the winter-spring period and proceeds safely. The principles of proper nutrition in order to obtain the maximum amount of vitamins from food: the mandatory presence of proteins, polyunsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber, prebiotics and probiotics in the daily menu.
At the same time, it must be borne in mind that some substances are prescribed to all expectant mothers additionally, regardless of age, living conditions and health status. These include folic acid and vitamin E - they are necessary to reduce the risk of possible anomalies in the child's nervous development. In addition, taking folic acid reduces the chance of preeclampsia or pregnancy-related hypertension.
During pregnancy, including the second trimester, the need also increases for B vitamins (needed for the absorption of proteins, the development of the nervous system and brain), vitamins A (responsible for the development of bone tissue, retina, skin), C ( reduces the risk of preterm birth, is necessary for immunity), D (participates in the formation of bone tissue and the "laying" of the baby's teeth). But the expediency of additional intake of certain multivitamin preparations that combine different combinations of vitamins should be determined by the doctor. It is possible that the need for vitamins can be replenished by adjusting the diet.
Sex in the second trimester of pregnancy
When the main worries about the fixation of the fetus in the uterus and its normal development remain in the past, and with them all the ailments and signs of early toxicosis go into oblivion, the woman quite logically “remembers” the pleasant moments of intimacy. So, together with a spouse who misses bodily pleasures, she wonders if sex is possible and how safe it is in the second trimester of pregnancy.
Almost all doctors agree that in the absence of contraindications and the normal course of pregnancy, intimacy in the second trimester is not only allowed, but also necessary. So, sex life does not harm the unborn baby at all, but mom and dad give the opportunity to experience new sensations, get even closer and fully enjoy each other's touches.
Interestingly, many women note that the middle of pregnancy is marked by a kind of “splash” of sexual energy. Doctors explain the growing need for physical love in this case by intense blood supply to the pelvic organs. Therefore, sex in the second trimester of pregnancy, if not forbidden by a doctor, can even be practiced.
