The Second Pregnancy

Every pregnancy is different, but the first is always used as a reference. If the first pregnancy was normal, you will probably feel safer and calmer during the second pregnancy.

But that does not mean you should envy your own personal well-being. Just like during the first pregnancy, you need to exercise, eat properly, get fluids and sleep out so that your baby is born healthy and on time.

A second pregnancy can actually be really exhausting, especially if your first child is still young. You must try to find a balance that allows you to prepare for the arrival of the child, but without envying the positive integration with the rest of the family.

Why not stress

If your first pregnancy was complicated or traumatic, you may feel anxious during the next, but it is positive for an unborn baby’s development if you stay calm.

Stress can lead to insomnia, an anxiety disorder that often causes people to overeat, and it can end in acute depression.

Stress can cause the baby to be born prematurely and can endanger your health. The calmer you are, the less complications you will experience in relation to the birth.

Emotional control

If you had problems during the previous pregnancy, it is normal and almost inevitable that you will feel anxious and worried during the second pregnancy. It is therefore recommended that you seek medical and psychological advice.

Doing nothing about it can aggravate your anxiety. If you have questions about what you should do, you can ask a friend or family member for help and ask what the person thinks about the matter in question, which may motivate you to ask for help from a specialist.

Professional help gives you tools and recommendations to follow to feel calm and well-being both before, during and after pregnancy.

Preparations for childbirth during the second pregnancy

The second birth usually goes pretty fast, but it is still just as important to be careful and prepared, just like with the first child.

The key to not feeling stressed at the last minute of things you may need and that were not planned in time is to write a list so that you do not miss anything.

Doing something regularly linked to your baby’s arrival ensures that you have everything ready for the birth. If you have nothing left to do, you can try to stimulate the fetus in the stomach; it has many benefits for the baby.

Health during pregnancy

Unfortunately, you can have pain in the joints at the hips. During the second pregnancy, the pressure can increase, so it is very important to take care of the posture, especially during the last months of pregnancy.

If you had medical problems during your first pregnancy and are assigned a new specialist, be sure to disclose everything you went through during your first pregnancy, as well as take possible steps to avoid problems occurring.

Even if you do not think you are at risk for preeclampsia, be sure to check your blood pressure. It can be important to take a urine sample and be on your guard if you experience discomfort such as headaches or pain under the ribs.

If you experience this, be sure to tell your obstetrician for advice on which medication you should take.