And if you have a baby or toddler, you're also doing more running around, lifting, and bending, which can put your back at risk.
It's common for veteran moms to feel kicks a few weeks earlier than they did during their first pregnancy, possibly because they're familiar with the sensation. You may also notice Braxton Hicks contractions a bit earlier the second time around, for the same reason. Every pregnancy is different, but you'll likely have at least some of the discomforts you had in your prior pregnancy.
You can use this knowledge to try to lessen and possibly prevent some of these uncomfortable symptoms. While you may have just as many ups and downs as you had before, the things that excite and worry you are likely to change somewhat.
At times, you may be overjoyed at the thought of having another baby. Other times, you may begin wondering what you've gotten yourself into. Along with the inevitable worrying that the new baby will be healthy, you may be wondering about being able to handle the demands of having two kids and how the cost of adding another child to your household will affect your family's future finances.
It's also common to have concerns about how your relationship with your partner and your other children will be affected, such as whether you'll still be able to give them the attention they need.
TIP: Talk with moms who have more than one child. Chances are good they had some of the same feelings and their perspectives now that they're on the other side might be very helpful. Consider joining a local mothers' group for support or an online community of moms where you can ask for opinions, reassurance, and suggestions. It's not a sure thing, but labor is likely to be shorter this time around. While first-time moms usually spend somewhere between five and 12 hours in active labor, it generally progresses much more quickly for women who've been through it before, lasting on average between 2 and 7 hours.
You might also go into labor a little sooner than the first time. And the pushing stage of labor is often easier.
First-timers laboring without an epidural tend to push for about an hour. The average is closer to 30 minutes if you've had a previous vaginal delivery. You're also less likely to end up with stitches than a first-time mom. You'll probably have more intense afterbirth pains. These cramps are caused by contractions of your uterus as it shrinks back to its pre-pregnancy size and location after you have your baby.
Afterpains are typically mild and short-lived for first-time moms if they're felt at all , but they can be quite uncomfortable after a second delivery and usually get worse with each successive pregnancy. That's because first-time mothers have better uterine muscle tone, so the uterus tends to contract and stay contracted rather than intermittently relaxing and then contracting again.
Don't be surprised if it takes longer to regain your shape this time. TIP: As with your first pregnancy, postpartum weight loss alone won't be enough to get back your pre-pregnancy shape. You'll need to exercise to regain good muscle tone. To deal with afterbirth pains, keep your bladder empty and try gently massaging your lower belly. Some moms find a heating pad helpful. Take ibuprofen — or ask your doctor for something stronger if you need it. If you're healthy and had no problems in your previous pregnancy, your risk for complications now is low.
It's true that there is increased risk for certain complications, such as placental abruption and postpartum hemorrhage PPH , for ensuing pregnancies, but these are mainly concerns for women who have many babies.
If you've previously had a pregnancy complication — such as preterm labor and birth , preeclampsia , a placental abruption, or postpartum hemorrhage — you do have a higher risk of having that complication with your second pregnancy.
You're also at higher risk of certain complications this time around if you've developed a chronic medical condition such as high blood pressure , obesity , or diabetes since your last pregnancy. On the other hand, if you haven't had preeclampsia before and haven't developed hypertension since your last pregnancy , your chances of developing it during this pregnancy are much lower than the first time around. TIP: Make sure your practitioner is aware of any pregnancy or postpartum complications you've had, any problems your babies have had, or any medical problems you've developed.
That way she can determine the best way to manage your pregnancy. If you had no complications during your last pregnancy and haven't developed any medical conditions in the meantime, you can expect pretty much the same routine in terms of prenatal visits and tests. If you've had problems in a previous pregnancy, you may need more of both.
You may find you have different screening options for Down syndrome. Depending on your age, how long it's been since your last pregnancy, and other genetic risk factors, you may be a candidate for noninvasive prenatal testing. Professional guidance can always be a help, no matter what the issue is. If you feel like something is off, ask for help. Help boost those flagging energy levels! Stay hydrated, rest when you feel your body needs to, and stay physically active , Dr. Jones encourages.
She also recommends eating a healthy diet, using a maternity support belt, and talking to your healthcare provider about over-the-counter pain medications, as needed. However hard you might be finding your subsequent pregnancy, you do have one thing you did not have the first time around—experience.
Every pregnancy is different, though, so listen to your body. Reach out for help from your loved ones as you need it and speak to your healthcare provider about any concerns.
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There are plenty of other hormones at work in pregnancy, whatever the sex of the fetus. Actually, maternal blood oestrogen levels rise steadily throughout pregnancy whatever the sex of the fetus, although female fetuses do show a higher oestrogen concentration in the amniotic fluid early in the second trimester.
Testosterone in the maternal bloodstream follows a similar pattern, increasing slowly throughout pregnancy with no fetal gender-related differences. Once again, within the amniotic fluid there are differing concentrations of testosterone though, higher for males than females.
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