The second pregnancy and its features

Of course, any pregnancy is accompanied by feelings about how it flows and how to take care of the future child. But sometimes, when pregnant for the second time, a woman often asks herself what should be prepared for, and whether there will be any fundamental differences from the first. Of course, do not forget that in connection with the physiological characteristics, nuances are possible, but in general there are common features that you should expect.

Features of the course of a second pregnancy

Most often, the second pregnancy is much easier to transfer, compared to the first.

• You are already morally ready for what awaits you ahead, and your body already knows this condition, and it is able to adapt more easily to the next changes.
• Most likely, your eating habits will change, for example, if you were drawn to salt during the first pregnancy, this time you will not be able to live without sour. In the second pregnancy, toxicosis can manifest itself to a lesser extent, and even completely absent.
• However, one of the unpleasant differences in the second pregnancy from the first is the intensity of manifestation of varicose veins. That is why, if in a daily life such a problem was not known to you, now you should pay extra attention to your legs - to give up excessive physical exertion, accustom yourself to wearing special compression underwear and try not to spend too much time on your feet.

The earlier - the easier

In case you become pregnant a second time shortly after the first birth, still in youth, the expectation of the second baby will be similar in sensations with the first pregnancy. But at the age of 35 there may be some difficulties with bearing a baby.

It is necessary to take into account the fact that in the course of time different kinds of diseases start appearing, which can take a more acute form during the second child's bearing. That's why you should additionally take care of your health - give more tests, consult your gynecologist and other specialists more often. Even if it seems to you that there are too many prescriptions, we recommend still doing them all - after all, the rejection of some of them can significantly affect the health of the future child and mother herself.

How to deal with childish jealousy?

Of course, this problem is faced by all women who decided on a second pregnancy - the oldest child, regardless of age, can not understand why from now on they give him less attention than the rounded mother's tummy? This is due to the fact that staying in the center of universal attention is already perceived by the first-born in the order of the norm. Therefore, you need to pay special attention to the preparatory conversations with the first child, explaining to him that with the appearance of his brother or sister, he will not be loved less. Of course, you need to take into account the characteristics of your child's character and age category, in order to express it with the help of the right words.

Myths and Reality of a Second Pregnancy

There is an erroneous view that the second pregnancy can go faster. This is not the case, because under the influence of various factors, labor can begin later or earlier than the established time, regardless of whether the first is a child or not. But battles may end earlier than with the first pregnancy, so do not postpone the trip to the hospital at the first sign of contractions. Also, it should be borne in mind that during the second pregnancy the uterus will drop lower than at the first, so the bladder and lower back will have an even greater load. To solve this problem it is possible with the help of a supporting bandage.