Second trimester

By Mayo Clinic Staff

During the second trimester of pregnancy — from months 4 to 6 — some people feel better than they did in the first trimester.

Second trimester symptoms might include larger breasts, a growing belly and skin changes. During the second trimester, the fetus begins to move and hearing develops. Week 20 marks the halfway point of pregnancy.

Regular visits to your health care provider remain important during the second trimester. Tell your health care provider what's on your mind, even if it seems like it might not be important.

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Nov. 04, 2022

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